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The University of Montana 5th Annual ECE Summit
  • Parking for Thursday Evening: The Summit begins at 4:00. You can use the Adams Center parking lot (LOT P on the map). The Passport app system is available to pay for short-term parking. If you are arriving at 5:00 or later, parking on campus is Free.
  • 4/17 Friday Sessions: All Friday sessions will be held in the PJW College of Education, except for two held in adjacent buildings (signage will be displayed). Breakfast will begin at 8:00, and sessions will start promptly at 8:30. 
  • Parking for Friday Sessions: Parking for all Friday sessions is FREE by using the top floor of the campus parking garage. Signage will be displayed, and no permit or special tag is required. The FREE parking garage (on the top floor) is located behind the Mansfield Library. Use the link here to view the location of the R Parking Structure (just south of the University Center)
  • 4/18 Saturday Sessions: All Saturday sessions will take place in the PJW College of Education. Breakfast and registration will be available as early as 7:30 am. Sessions will begin at 8:15. Parking for Saturday Sessions: All parking is FREE. You may park anywhere on campus!
  • TravelFor those traveling from outside Missoula, book your hotel early! A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown. You can use this link to book your rooms.Please use the code ECE or call the hotel at 406-721-8550 and mention the code and ECE 4th Annual Summit. 
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Tuesday, July 21
 

8:30am MDT

Advocacy 101 for Early Learning Leaders
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:20am MDT
**ECP Credit Available**
Attendees will:
  1. Learn about early childhood policy, specifically early learning policy ahead of the 2027 legislative session
  2. Understand what policy is and why it matters
  3. Learn how to craft your story and advocate for change
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:20am MDT
COE room 352

1:30pm MDT

From Policy to Practice: Building Teacher Preparedness Systems for Inclusive Birth–3rd Grade Education
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
**ECP Credit Available**
Attendees will:
  1. Examine how leadership, professional development, resources, and cross-sector collaboration influence teacher preparedness for inclusive Birth-3rd-grade classrooms serving children with ASD, particularly in rural and underserved contexts.
  2.  Apply key components of the Teacher Preparedness for Autism Spectrum Disorder Framework (TPAF) to guide leadership decisions, professional learning, and inclusive instructional support across early childhood and K-3 systems.
  3. Identify strategies to strengthen alignment among early childhood programs, K-3 classrooms, special education services, and family partnerships to support sustainable, inclusive learning environments.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
COE room 352
 
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