A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words: Visual Supports in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings

Visual Supports are one of the most effective strategies for supporting ALL young children in inclusive early learning settings. But, there is often not enough time for teachers to find or create the visuals necessary to support children. Come join us as we discuss and share a range of visual supports, including social-emotional learning visuals, play visuals, and mealtime visuals. Participants will have access to every visual we share, ready to print and be used in your classroom! 

Objective:
1. Discuss how visual supports can promote engagement, participation and access in early learning settings.
2. Review and analyze specific visuals to be used in your classroom.

FREE, 1 In-Service STARS credit | $15, 1 Clock Hour and/or 1 BCBA Learning CEUs
Wed, November 15, 2023 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM (PST) 
Location: Virtual via Zoom

For In-Service STARS credit: Register Here

Audience: Early Learning Providers/Teachers

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Meet the instructor:

Ariane Gauvreau is the senior director of the Professional Development and Training Team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral.

Ariane has extensive experience leading professional development and in-service trainings on topics including inclusion, neurodiversity, home visiting, tiered systems of support, individualized instruction and family collaboration. She is author of many peer-reviewed articles and chapters, including Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs. Ariane is an active member of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC), on the Editorial Board of Young Exceptional Children and a part of several state and national committees promoting inclusion and best practices in education. 

Prior to joining the Haring Center team, Ariane was a clinical faculty member in the UW College of Education, Field Director of the Special Education Program at UW, and coach with the UW’s Center for Teaching and Learning. She has experience as a special education teacher, early intervention provider, Sibshop facilitator and educational consultant. Her research interests include personnel retention, supporting families of individuals with disabilities and sustainable interventions to promote inclusion for all children.

Molly Deutsch is an education specialist at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Master’s degree in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Washington.

Molly’s work focuses on coaching and consulting with providers and coaches in early childhood programs. She provides training, coaching, and consultation around inclusion and individualization for Early Achievers coaches. She also works with Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) teachers, early childhood special education teachers, and preschool teachers providing practice-based coaching, consultation, and training to support best practices in their classrooms. 

Prior to joining the Haring Center, Molly worked as a BCBA with families and teachers in the home, school, and community settings. She has expertise in supporting mealtime behaviors and supporting learners in their natural environments and within inclusive, community-based settings. Molly has also worked in the Infant and Toddler Program, Preschool, and DATA Project at the Experimental Education Unit.


If you have questions or comments, please contact the UW Haring Center Professional Development and Training team at haringpd@uw.edu.