This symposium will provide professional learning and capacity-building sessions encouraging us all to “Reach New Heights” in innovating current systems to provide positive outcomes for California's youngest learners with disabilities.
Target Audience
- Early Childhood Teachers, Education Specialists, & Related Service Providers
- Special Education Administrators
- School Psychologists
- Speech Pathologists
- Regional Center Staff & Administrator
- Family Support Agency Staff
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Shelley Moore
Dr. Shelley Moore is an inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant, and storyteller. She has worked with school districts and community organizations around the world. Dr. Moore's website fivemooreminutes.com is at the forefront of inclusive practices.
Dr. Shelley Moore | October 7
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
Dr. Branstetter is a licensed public school psychologist and founder of the Thriving School Psychologist Collective and the Thriving Students Collective. She has published several books on supporting struggling students, particularly those with attention and executive functioning challenges.
Dr. Rebecca Branstetter | October 8
Topics Include (but not limited to):
- Innovative and Inclusive Preschool Practices
- Early Start 0-3 Therapies and Coordination
- Assessment Team Models
- Parent Outreach, Support, and Family Empowerment
- Data Governance
- Evidence Based Practices and Teaching/Therapy Techniques
- Social Emotional Learning Strategies
- Play-Based Assessment
- Early Childhood Legal & Policy Updates
- Interagency Collaboration (Including Regional Centers and Family Resources/Empowerment Centers)
- Kindergarten Transition Assessments
- Universal Design for Learning in Early Childhood Settings
- Innovative & Inclusive Preschool Practices
DATES
October 7-8, 2025
8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Paradise Point Resort
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Registration is closed for 2025. Information for our 2026 Symposium will be posted in March.
