Project TransTeam

10/22/2026

Such a great conference! We loved connecting with hundreds of professionals who work on behalf of young children with delays and disabilities and their families at the Early Intervention - Preschool Conference! Also loved seeing so many former graduate students who are doing such amazing work! 💗

10/21/2026

Please check out the updated position statement on Early Childhood Inclusion jointly developed by the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). ✅

10/01/2026

We have exciting news to share….🎉🎉🎉

09/17/2026

Such a tremendous loss to our field. RIP, Dr. Ann Kaiser. 💔

https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2026/09/17/ann-kaiser-esteemed-professor-and-early-childhood-language-researcher-has-died/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZSbRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR75lVaMjDOlfiyQHLx4Ihu3h3AxQ7BjLwAPBGXQsQFTU9Pt8u310llfRWZFSA_aem_AOPo3fT9f9IpSe_II-D82w

Ann Kaiser, tenured professor and a pioneering voice in early language and communication intervention for young children with developmental disabilities, died on Sept. 13 in Nashville, Tenn.

09/11/2026

An Update on the Revision of the EI/ECSE Standards
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/W5V-HCNlQxautmtc1_2YXw

Join the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the Council for Exceptional Children for a webinar about the revision of the DEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/Early Childhood Special Educators.

Presenters will explain why the standards are being reviewed, describe the revision timeline, and share how research, expertise, family perspectives, and the early childhood landscape are informing the work.

Participants will learn about opportunities to provide feedback and help ensure the revised standards remain relevant, equitable, practical, and responsive to the needs of children, families, professionals, and preparation programs. Whether you are a faculty member, practitioner, administrator, family member, student, or partner, your perspective matters.

Attend to learn how DEC is approaching this work and how you can contribute to shaping the future of EI/ECSE preparation and practice. Facilitators/Chairs of Revision Workgroup: Dr. Jennifer Kilgo, Dr. Cynthia Vail

09/06/2026

The Early Intervention - Preschool Conference is in Birmingham this year! We hope to see you there! ❤

Email from United Cerebral Palsy of Alabama The Early Intervention and Preschool Conference aims to unite Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators and other professionals, and families for s

09/03/2026

We love seeing our Project TransTeam graduates representing at the annual Assistive Technology (AT) Alabama Conference! Couldn’t be prouder of these rockstars! Erica Lee, Susan Weismann Lee, Hannah Stephens Kennedy, Alli Maupin Clanton 🌟⭐️✨

AT Alabama Conference
United Ability
UAB School of Education and Human Sciences

09/01/2026

Check out newly published research showing the lasting effects of Early Intervention! ✅

This cohort study assesses the association between receipt of early intervention services via the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and subsequent academic achievement among children in New York City who have developmental delays or disabilities.

08/06/2026

Accepting grant applications for the last cohort for Project TransTeam Evolution! Please share! ❤



UAB School of Education and Human Sciences

08/03/2026

Check this out from ZERO TO THREE! ❤

Toddlers are still learning how to communicate, so their behavior often speaks louder than their words. Between ages 1 and 3, they're learning to express emotions, test boundaries, explore their world, and become more independent. That's why it's completely normal to see:

- Frequent use of the word "no"
- Big reactions to changes in routine
- Tantrums when they're tired, overwhelmed, or can't express what they need
- Clinginess during separation or in new situations
- Defiance as they learn where the boundaries are

These behaviors aren't signs that something is wrong. They're part of healthy brain development.

Explore the Baby Brain Map, our interactive guide to the science of early brain development, and discover how everyday moments help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being: https://bit.ly/4w3j4jg