Join WestEd’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network and Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) as they present at the 2025 California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference & Expo April 11 – 13, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, in Santa Clara, California.
Our presentations will focus on enhancing early childhood education and care through innovative approaches and evidence-based practices. Sessions will explore critical topics, including disrupting the preschool-to-prison pipeline, the role of IECMHC Network in child care, the importance of culturally responsive care, and the benefits of nature-based learning for infants and toddlers. Attendees will also gain hands-on experience with the PITC PARS tool for assessing program quality.
These interactive sessions are designed for educators, caregivers, and professionals at all levels, offering strategies to create supportive, inclusive, and enriching environments for young children.
Be sure to visit us in the CAAEYC Exhibit Hall at booth #403 to meet our team, learn more about our work, and register for an opportunity to receive a free copy of the PITC Program Assessment and Reflection System (PITC PARS).
Exhibit Hours:
- Friday, April 11: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (PT)
- Saturday, April 12: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT)
- Sunday, April 13: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PT)
WestEd Presentations
April 11, 2025
Disrupting the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline: Exploring IECMH Consultation’s Role in Reducing Expulsion and Enhancing Child Retention
Time: 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (PT)
Location: Portland, Marriott Santa Clara
Presenters: Sujata Bansal and Debbie Reno-Smith
April 12, 2025
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) in Child Care and Early Education
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (PT)
Location: GB, Salon A, Marriott Santa Clara
Presenters: Jana Stassi and Silvia Velarde
Supporting Infant’s and Toddler’s Connection with the Natural World
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (PT)
Location: GB, Salon D, Marriott Santa Clara
Presenters: Tracy Johnson
April 13, 2025
Providing Respectful and Responsive Infant and Toddler Care
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (PT)
Location: Sequoia, Marriott Santa Clara
Presenters: Paulina Escamilla-Vestal and Consuelo Espinosa
PITC PARS: A Tool for Learning, Observing and Reflecting on Quality Practices in Infant/Toddler Group Care
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PT)
Location: Prospector A/B, Marriott Santa Clara
Presenters: Bianca Reyes, Kerry Kriener-Althen, and Cherry Hanna
Don’t miss out on these exciting presentations, use the link below to register!