Join Us for the 2016  Conference Program
Featuring Three Compelling Keynote Speakers!
Each day of our 3-day DEC conference will feature a communal gathering of all attendees where keynote speakers will deliver messages highlighting one of the three topics in the 2016 theme: Knowledge, Implementation, or Evaluation. 
Vicki D. Stayton, Ph.D.
KNOWLEDGE | Tuesday Evening
October 18, 2016 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Vicki D. Stayton, Ph.D.

Vicki D. Stayton, Ph.D. is a professor of Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education at. . . Learn more.
Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D
IMPLEMENTATION | Wednesday 
October 19, 2016 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D.

Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D. is a Professor in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. . .  Learn more.
Phil Strain, Ph.D.
EVALUATION | Thursday Afternoon
October 20, 2016 | 2:45 - 4:00 PM
Phil Strain, Ph.D. 

Phil Strain, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver. . .  Learn more.
Our 2016 keynote speakers are experts in the fields of Early Childhood Special Education and Early Intervention. Each speaker will deliver unique perspectives, dynamic ideas, and engaging messages throughout the entirety of the conference, ensuring that each day is special and our attendees leave with a passionate buzz and a hunger for more!
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