July 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play: Full Schedule

10:15am PDT

Tracy Gunn

LIMITED

Monday July 20, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT

Innovate B

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Tracy Gunn

Early Childhood Specialist, ESC Region 11

Tracy Gunn is an Early Childhood Instructional Content Coach for ESC Region 11. She has served the needs of students for over 30 years as a kindergarten teacher, instructional coach, curriculum writer, and coordinator. Her passion is working with teachers new to the profession. She... Read More →

Monday July 20, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Innovate B

2:15pm PDT

Play with Purpose: Teaching Functional Play Skills to Students with Autism

LIMITED

Monday July 20, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Innovate B

Limited Capacity seats available

Play is a critical foundation for communication, social interaction, learning, and independence. In this session, participants will explore the importance of functional play for students with autism and learn practical strategies for assessing, teaching, and expanding play skills. Through examples and interactive activities, participants will gain tools for using modeling, prompting, reinforcement, and play expansion techniques to increase engagement and create meaningful opportunities for communication and social development.

Speakers

Michael Tucker

Team Lead - Autism Specialist, Education Service Center Region 11

Michael Tucker is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for over 25 years. He began working with children with autism in a private setting and then at the Autism Treatment Center. His teaching career has included... Read More →

Monday July 20, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Innovate B

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July 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play

10:15am PDT

Tracy Gunn

2:15pm PDT

Michael Tucker

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