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Find conferences and webinars supporting inclusion of young children with disabilities here.
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California Conferences

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2025 CalECSE Symposium
October 7-8, 2025
San Diego, CA
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2025 CAAEYC TK Institute
October 10-11, 2025
Santa Clara, CA
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2025 Innovations Collaborative State Conference
October 20-22, 2025
Virtual & In-Person: Santa Clara, CA
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2026 Head Start California Annual Conference
February 9-13, 2026
Ontario, CA
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2025-2026 Inclusion Webinar Series
5 dates in 2025-2026
Virtual
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2026 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitators Institute
March 2026
Virtual
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2026 CAAEYC Annual Conference & Expo
April 24-26, 2026
Pasadena, CA
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Supporting Innovative Practices Annual Conference
2026 TBA
Virtual

National Conferences

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Zero to Three: Learn Conference
October 8-9, 2025
Baltimore, MD
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International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
October 7-10, 2025
Portland, OR
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International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
May 19-21, 2026
Virtual

Upcoming Webinars

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Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
September-December 2025
Virtual
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SEEDS of Partnership E-Learning and Video Gallery
E-Learning includes webinars and videos on a wide variety of topics to support districts and families of children with disabilities in gaining knowledge of educational and community systems of support.…
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ECTA (Early Childhood Technical Assistance) Center: Upcoming Webinars
ECTA Center hosts regular webinars with a variety of partners.
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Head Start Upcoming Events
These events are opportunities from across the early childhood field that may be of interest and helpful to the Head Start community. Some of them may charge a fee. Inclusion…

Podcasts

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Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Schools
Explore the transformative world of neurodiversity in education with host Tim Villegas and his guests Emily Kircher Morris, and Amanda Morin. This episode of Think Inclusive focuses on thought-provoking insights…
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Think Inclusive Play List
Think Inclusive brings you conversations about inclusive education and what inclusion looks like in the real world.
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Transforming Inclusive Education Through Inclusion Indicators
Delve into a transformative discussion on the Think Inclusive Podcast with Tim Villegas, featuring an insightful conversation with Alissa Rausch and Ben Riepe from the University of Denver. They discuss…
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Unlocking Inclusive Strategies: Empower Every Child to Fly
In this compelling episode of Think Inclusive, host Tim Villegas engages Jani Kozlowski, a notable expert in early childhood inclusion, in a discussion about advocating for inclusive education for young…

Recordings

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Building Blocks for Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities (Video)
This edWebinar provides information about the development, use and latest revision to Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, a multi-tiered framework for planning and providing individualized support and…
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DEC and ECTA Equity Series: In Pursuit of Equity in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
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Supporting Children with Disabilities Who Are Also Dual Language Learners
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Understanding Inclusion Training Modules for Families and Caregivers
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2021 Early Edge California – Designing the TK World: Ensuring Equity for Dual Language Learners (DLLs)
October 20, 2021 Part 1: How to Design Your TK Classroom to Support Dual Language Learners November 3, 2021 Part 2: Effective Classroom Practices for Equitably Serving Preschool-Age Dual Language…
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Early Start Online: Transition from Early Start
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Early Childhood Investigations
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ECTA (Early Childhood Technical Assistance) Center: Past Webinars
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Experiencing Inclusion Through the Pyramid Model
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Family Child Care At It’s Best (FCCB)
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Head Start ECLKC: Inclusion Webinars
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Supporting the Health and Wellness of Children Experiencing Homelessness In the Time of COVID-19
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Innovations Collaborative State Conference Archive
Find the archived session recordings from the Inclusion Collaborative Conferences.
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Equity Chat Series
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National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations – Recorded Webinar: Indicators of High Quality Inclusion: A Comprehensive Set of Tools
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Program for Infant-Toddler Care (PITC) Past Webinar Events
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Sesame Street in Communities: Webinars
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Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Archived Virtual Events
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Teacher Time Series: Infant Toddler Inclusion and Belonging
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Teacher Time Series: 10 Tips for Creating Supportive Environments That Can Prevent Behaviors That Challenge Us
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Ventura County Office of Education Recorded Sessions: Imagining Inclusion Virtual Conference
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Technical Assistance Resources for Part C Eligibility