SESSION 6: Adapting to Our New Normal: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here?, Sue Stolzer 

August 20, 2020 at 9:00am-10:30am CDT

PART I

As remote teaching in Early Childhood is a largely unstudied field, the attendees of the conference are action researchers themselves.  Sue will be presenting the data from a survey of public and community preschool and kindergarten teachers on their experiences with remote teaching to date. All registered attendees of The Summit will be given the opportunity to participate in this survey.  The data will encompass successes, challenges, lessons learned, and plans to adapt for the fall. Challenges such as familial engagement and diverse learners will be addressed specifically.  Best practices, templates of lesson plans, and ideas for classroom tools will also be shared.

PART II 

Based on a needs assessment given to registered attendees of this session, attendees will break into smaller groups to collaborate, process themes from the Summit, problem-solve, and define next action steps to head into the new school year.  

Register Here: Zoom Webinar with Sue Stolzer

Sue is an Instructional Coach for NSSED (North Suburban Special Education District).  She collaborates with teachers in public school and community settings to meet the needs of all learners.  She has a MAT in Early Childhood Education and a PhD in Child Development, with a concentration in Special Education.  She has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over twenty years.  She has taught in inclusive preschool settings, meeting the needs of learners both with and without special needs, for over ten years.  She has also taught in higher education settings to undergraduate and graduate adult learners at institutions such as Kendall College, National Louis University, and Erikson Institute.