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.
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!
Travel: For 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 usethe code ECE or call the hotel at 406-721-8550 and mention the code and ECE 4th Annual Summit.
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Identify the shift from access to belonging: By the end of the session, participants will be able to name three specific ways their program can move from simply providing a space for a child to ensuring that they feel a true sense of belonging in the group.
Create simple changes for better support: Using real-life examples, participants will choose one common challenge, and with that challenge in mind, identify two practical ways to adapt a classroom setup or a daily routine to better support the unique needs of children with disabilities.
Build a path for collaborative partnership: Participants will brainstorm two concrete steps to strengthen ongoing communication and trust with families, ensuring that inclusive practices are build together and remain sustainable long after the initial transition into the program.
