In-person Portland, OR

October 7-10, 2025

Families as Partners in Children’s STEM Adventures

Wednesday, October 8, 8:00-9:00AM PT

Presenters: Jessica Amsbary, Hsiu-Wen Yang, Megan Vinh, & Chih-Ing Lim

Come on a STEM adventure with us as we explore free open-access tools and resources designed with families and early interventionists for families to learn about and engage in playful STEM learning with their children. The session includes interactive opportunities to explore STEM activities and tools and exchange ideas on how to individualize and use them.

A Child-Centered Approach to Fostering Inclusive STEM Experiences

October 9, 10:45-11-45AM PT

Presenters: Chih-Ing Lim & Megan Vinh

This session will focus on identifying and applying inclusive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) practices in early intervention and early childhood special education. Through case studies and videos, participants will learn about a strengths-based learning trajectories approach and plan for inclusive early STEM learning experiences for all young children.