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Early Learning and Equitable Access: Language, Practice, and Equity
Fri, April 10, 9:45 to 11:15am PDT (9:45 to 11:15am PDT), JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Floor: Ground Floor, Gold 2Session Type: Roundtable Session
Abstract
This session examines how early childhood practices influence access, learning, and inclusion for young children with disabilities. Presentations explore the impact of home language on early intervention exits, teacher talk during read-alouds with preschoolers with autism, and how educators critically reflect on and transform their practices. Attendees will gain insights into fostering equitable, inclusive preschool education that supports both individual growth and systemic change.
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How Home Language(s) Shape Early Intervention Exit: Unpacking Equitable Access - Maiko Hata, University of Oregon
Teacher Talk During Interactive Read-Aloud with Preschoolers with Autism: A Descriptive Analysis - Xiaoning Wang, Denison University; Phuong Ta, University of Alabama - Birmingham
Rethinking What You Think You Know: Early Childhood Special Educators’ Critical Reflection on Their Practice - Yoon-Joo Lee, Brooklyn College - CUNY; Susan L. Recchia, Teachers College, Columbia University
From Self-Efficacy to Systems Change: Understanding the Challenges Facing Inclusive Preschool Education Initiatives - Kaitlin K. Moran, Saint Joseph's University; Mary E. Sheppard, Saint Joseph's University; Cindy Collado, California State University - Sacramento; Andrea Golloher, San José State University