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Welcome to the 2026 3-Day DFSS PreService

šŸ“Palmer House Chicago
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
 
Breakfast and Registration open at 8:00am
Conference programming from 9:00am -4:10pm
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Thursday, August 6
 

9:20am CDT

Basics to Understanding Developmental Delays and Disorders in the EHS Classroom
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 11:00am CDT
Salon 7
This training will provide a basic foundation of understanding various developmental delays and disorders common for children birth to 3 years old. The training will review the definitions of these delays/disorders and discuss strategies and interventions to support children diagnosed or suspected of a developmental delay or disorder. This knowledge will provide guidance on best practices for engaging children, individualizing, and lesson planning
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Stutzman

Pamela Stutzman

Infant Toddler Inclusion Project Consultant, Erikson Institute
I'm a former school social worker and administrator. I have 20 years of experience working in public schools with a focus on early childhood and early childhood special education. I am excited to be a part of the Infant Toddler Inclusion Project (ITIP) as a Consultant at Erikson Institute... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 11:00am CDT
Salon 7
  Erikson Institute

11:10am CDT

Everyday Healing: Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhood Environments
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 7

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Moore

Melissa Moore

Director of Behavioral Health, SGA Youth & Family Services
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 7
  SGA Youth and Family Services

1:20pm CDT

Focusing on the Purpose During Center Time
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 7
Educators offer robust learning experiences when they invite active engagement. This session
focuses on ways to offer clear objectives and facilitate purposeful and engaged learning
during center time
Moderators
AB

Alisha Bourque

Teachstone

BR

Bibi Rahim

Teachstone
Speakers
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Melissa Wilhelm

Teachstone
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 7
  Teachstone

2:30pm CDT

Managing Conflict
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 7
This PDM training will equip participants with the skills to transform disputes into collaborative problem solving.
Speakers
RM
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 7
  Claridigm
 

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