This session aims to enhance understanding and practical skills among educators, caregivers and professionals working with infants and toddlers facing significant support needs.
Presented by
Kendall Appell
Promoting First Relationships Trainer and Provider
University of Washington
Kendall Appell, B.Ed., is a Promoting First Relationships provider and trainer with the University of Washington. Kendall has 15 years of experience in the early learning field, serving in a variety of roles including classroom teaching in developmental and inclusive preschool classrooms, home visiting, and childcare consultation. She is passionate about supporting professionals and families through trusting relationships.
Jessica Chandler
Associate Director of Outreach, Birth -5
Washington State School for the Blind
Jessica Chandler is the Associate Director of Outreach, Birth-to-5 Services/ Statewide Coordinator of Birth-to-3 Services for Children who are BLV (blind or have low vision) at Washington State School for the Blind. She has been working with learners with diverse exceptional abilities for 20 years. Jessica has a B.S. in Deaf Education, a M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education, Certification as Teacher of Students who are BLV and a M.S. in Orientation and Mobility.
Audience:
Teachers, Home Visitors, Interested Professionals
Core Competency Area:
Curriculum and Learning Environment
Skill Level:
Advanced
Presentation Outcomes:
Participants will explore the connection between touch-based early support strategies and social-emotional needs.
Learning Objectives:
Enhancing understanding of the critical role of early social-emotional development for learners with significant support needs
Connecting Promoting First Relationship (PFR) strategies with touch-based early support strategies, focusing on the application of positive, instructive feedback to nurture these critical early relationships
Equipping participants with tangible tools and techniques to promote and sustain positive, responsive relationships for learners with significant support needs, emphasizing social-emotional growth and best practices for working with children experience sensory loss.
Expertise
Familiarity with Promoting First Relationships
