Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (MSPTI)

Don’t miss MSPTI’s FREE Virtual Early Childhood Conference The Early Years: Building Blocks for Everyday Learning on April 19 to hear from top experts in the field of early childhood and learn practical tips to use at home and in the community.

REGISTER TODAY at tinyurl.com/earlyyears2023

The keynote speaker for the conference is Lisa Terry, MS, M.Ed., Infant Family Specialist, IMH-E®, Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant. Lisa provides support for the design and implementation of professional development activities for early intervention providers and administrators in Virginia. She has worked in early intervention for over 10 years as an educator, service coordinator, and clinical supervisor.

Lisa’s presentation is titled Embedded Learning Opportunities within Everyday Activities and Routines. This session will be packed with information on how to support a child’s learning environment naturally. We will consider the factors that impact a child’s behavior and ability to learn. We will explore ways to embed learning within a child’s routines (bed time, trips to the grocery store, etc.) and activities (play using everyday household objects.

Additional speakers include:
Michelle Miller – Building Towers of Fun: Developmental Play Strategies at Home and Beyond
Breana Jamison – Services on the Go: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Students Generalize Services in the Community
Leslie Junkin – From First Steps to Next Steps: Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education and/or Community Supports

For more information about the conference, please email Brittany Greer at brittany@mspti.org.