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Wednesday, October 23
 

8:30am CDT

Playful Learning = High-Quality Instruction
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Oak
Dive into the fascinating world of Playful Learning in this dynamic workshop designed for educators. "Playful Learning = High=Quality Instruction" will delve into the crucial impact of play on child development, guided by insights from neuroscience. Participants will explore both free play and guided play, learning to identify and apply the six stages of play in their classrooms. This session will provide practical strategies for meaningful data collection and tools for understanding each child's individual needs. Additionally, educators will consider the Kansas Approaches to Learning Standards to align instruction and intervention. Join us to enhance your understanding and application of play as a powerful tool for fostering development and learning in young children.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Taylor

Jennifer Taylor

Education Behavior Consultant, Greenbush
Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Special Education from Emporia State University.  She served as a classroom teacher in various grade levels and as a special education teacher specializing in functional... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Oak

8:30am CDT

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - What Administrators Need to Know about this Common Disability in Schools
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
The incidence of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is 5 times higher than autism, and almost as prevalent as dyslexia, but yet is relatively unknown disability and not well understood in the educational community.

Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) in PreK-12 buildings can demonstrate a range of characteristics and challenges, which can appear not only in their language abilities but also in their cognitive and motor abilities, as well as with their social-emotional skills. This session will provide a broad definition of DLD, common characteristics associated with DLD, as well as individual differences that can be observed in students. Ways in which administrators can support classroom teachers, counselors, and families will also be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Brunner

Melissa Brunner

Teacher Leader Consultant, KSDE
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Maple
 


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