Future Events
Reframing Our Words: Communicating with Families
with Michelle Oliver, MS, ECSE Wednesday, February 11, 2026 3:00pm-4:30pm | Virtual Event
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Having collaborative relationships with families can have periods that may require us to reframe how we address priorities and concerns. A “reset” with families in early intervention provides an intentional opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign the partnership when communication, expectations, or progress feel off track. It helps rebuild trust, clarify shared goals, and restore a sense of collaboration. By acknowledging challenges openly and re-centering the focus on the family’s priorities and the child’s growth, providers can strengthen relationships, enhance engagement, and ensure the intervention remains family-centered and effective.
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Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day Conference
Early Intervention at a Crossroads: Where are we Headed?
Join us for the Infant Development Association (IDA) Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day Conference, a timely and thought-provoking gathering for early intervention professionals, service providers, and partners across the field. This year’s theme, Early Intervention at a Crossroads: Where Are We Headed?, reflects a pivotal moment as systems shift, resources tighten, and families’ needs grow more complex.
This conference offers space for connection, reflection, and meaningful dialogue around policy, practice, and systems change. Join colleagues for a full day of learning and collaboration as we navigate challenges, explore emerging opportunities, and reaffirm our collective commitment to ensuring all children and families have the supports they need to thrive.
This is an In-Person Event Monday, May 4, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The California Endowment 1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Light breakfast and lunch provided
Meet our Speakers: Andrea Davis, PhD, President of the DIR/Floortime Coalition Supporting Families and Children at Developmental Crossroads
Christina Nigrelli, EdS, Senior Director of Programs, Zero to Three California Early Connections, Lifelong Outcomes: The Case for Strong Early Intervention Systems
Maddie DeChannes, MS, LMFT, Child Development Institute (CDI) Nurturing Beginnings: Strengthening Parent–Child Connections
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