Academy for Teachers of Young Children (ATYC) 2026

Academy for Teachers of Young Children (ATYC) 2026

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

1:30pm CDT

Complex Behavior, Concrete Solutions: Practical Tools for Intense Behavior Student WorshipMalina Roux

Improve Relationships Instantly with CORE-Recon Room 347/348Cynthia Bishop • Pam Desparrois

Literacy in Motion: Build, Create, Explore Open-Ended STEM Activities Kids ZoneChristi Luig

Read, Explore, Create! Building Early Literacy Through Art and Play Suite 1/4Stephanie Baker

Rubrics & Rug Time: Making Effective Practices Work for Every Pre-K Learner! Room 345/346Crista Mitchel

Sing, Sign and Shine! Using Music and Instructional Vocabulary to Teach Functional Sign Language Suite 9Carol Gibbs

Surviving, and Thriving, in Circle Time Chaos Worship CenterMcCarley Hunt • Sherri Heiting

The Magic Trio- AI for Early Childhood Rockstars Suite 6

3:15pm CDT

Complex Behavior, Concrete Solutions: Practical Tools for Intense Behavior Student WorshipMalina Roux

Improve Relationships Instantly with CORE-Recon Room 347/348Pam Desparrois • Cynthia Bishop

Literacy in Motion: Build, Create, Explore Open-Ended STEM Activities Kids ZoneChristi Luig

Read, Explore, Create! Building Early Literacy Through Art and Play Suite 1/4Stephanie Baker

Rubrics & Rug Time: Making Effective Practices Work for Every Pre-K Learner! Room 345/346Crista Mitchel

Sing, Sign and Shine! Using Music and Instructional Vocabulary to Teach Functional Sign Language Suite 9Carol Gibbs

Surviving, and Thriving, in Circle Time Chaos Worship CenterMcCarley Hunt • Sherri Heiting

The Magic Trio- AI for Early Childhood Rockstars Suite 6Suzanne McGuire

9:00am CDT

Be Bright Together: Sparking Success in Pre-K Classrooms Suite 9Tisa Hawkins

ECSE Program Glow Up! Room 347/348Sarah Cave • Diana Glass

From Insight to Impact: Using the Enneagram to Promote Positive Behavior Room 345/346Catie Egan • Kelly Jo Morris

Growing Wonderful Writers Suite 6Pam Desparrois

Managing Difficult Behavior in Children Student WorshipAlbert Wright

Move It or Lose It! Purposeful Movement in ECE Suite 1/4Mandy Smetana • Carey Peacock

Teaching Beyond One-Size-Fits-All - Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Pre-K Learners Kids ZoneRenea McGee

Wiggles to Wisdom: Teaching Executive Functions Through Play in the Classroom…and Home! Worship CenterLayne Pethick

10:45am CDT

Be Bright Together: Sparking Success in Pre-K Classrooms Suite 9Tisa Hawkins

ECSE Program Glow Up! Room 347/348Sarah Cave • Diana Glass

From Insight to Impact: Using the Enneagram to Promote Positive Behavior Room 345/346Catie Egan • Kelly Jo Morris

Growing Wonderful Writers Suite 6Pam Desparrois

Managing Difficult Behavior in Children Student WorshipAlbert Wright

Move It or Lose It! Purposeful Movement in ECE Suite 1/4Mandy Smetana • Carey Peacock

Teaching Beyond One-Size-Fits-All - Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Pre-K Learners Kids ZoneRenea McGee

Wiggles to Wisdom: Teaching Executive Functions Through Play in the Classroom…and Home! Worship CenterLayne Pethick

1:30pm CDT

Building Social-Emotional Skills Through Social Stories and Playful Interactions Kids ZoneChristi Luig

Embracing Change Student WorshipAlbert Wright

Engaging Early Learners: Tangible Math Suite 1/4Mandy Smetana

Enhancing Effectiveness: Building Behavioral Capacity in the Classroom Suite 9Catie Egan

Helping Little Brains Heal: Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Learners Suite 6Sherri Heiting • McCarley Hunt

Play, Connect, Communicate! Engaging Educators & Students with Augmentative Communication in Play Centers Room 347/348Jamie Canales

Recess…Because “Sit Still” Isn’t a Learning or Behavior Intervention (This session IS recess)! Worship CenterLayne Pethick

Tech That Teaches: Using Digital Design Tools to Make Learning Accessible Room 345/346Kelly Jo Morris

3:15pm CDT

Building Social-Emotional Skills Through Social Stories and Playful Interactions Kids ZoneChristi Luig

Embracing Change Student WorshipAlbert Wright

Engaging Early Learners: Tangible Math Suite 1/4Mandy Smetana

Enhancing Effectiveness: Building Behavioral Capacity in the Classroom Suite 9Catie Egan

Helping Little Brains Heal: Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Learners Suite 6Sherri Heiting • McCarley Hunt

Play, Connect, Communicate! Engaging Educators & Students with Augmentative Communication in Play Centers Room 347/348Jamie Canales

Recess…Because “Sit Still” Isn’t a Learning or Behavior Intervention (This session IS recess)! Worship CenterLayne Pethick

Tech That Teaches: Using Digital Design Tools to Make Learning Accessible Room 345/346Kelly Jo Morris

Academy for Teachers of Young Children (ATYC) 2026

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