CEL Virtual Professional Development Conferences
The CEL has been proud to host an annual professional development conference each year since 2021. Having a virtual format has allowed more providers to attend the event from a convenient location. Expand each section below to find more information.
2024: Inclusive Practices in Early Education
Dr. Carlomagno Panlilio, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, presented Trauma Informed Practices in Early Education (Video, PowerPoint)
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez. Professor, Department of Psychological Health & Learning Sciences at the University of Houston, presented Preparing Children for School (Video, PowerPoint)
2023: Bringing the Science of Learning to Early Childhood Classrooms
Dr. Alissa Lange, Director of the Center of Excellence in STEM Education and Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, and Director of the Early Childhood STEM Lab at East Tennessee State University, presented Strategies for Effectively Supporting STEM Learning in Preschool Classrooms
Dr. Sonia Cabell, Associate Professor, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University, presented Laying a Foundation for Literacy Learning: Key Practices for Teachers of Young Children
2022: Integrating Meaningful Learning and Developmental Strategies into Everyday Classroom Routines
Dr. Hope Gerde, Professor , Department of Teaching, Learning, & Culture at Texas A&M University, presented Creating Meaningful Writing Opportunities within Classroom Routines and Transitions
Dr. Michael Morrier, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, presented Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Intervention: Embedding applied behavior analysis into everyday routines and activities for children on the autism spectrum
2021: Cultivating Holistic Development in Early Childhood: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Math Through Engaging Approaches
Dr. Sara Schmitt: Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, presented Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning in the Early Childhood Classrooms
Dr. David Purpura: Professor, Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, presented Teaching Math Through Picture Books