Dear Colleague:
You are invited to attend and participate in the Full Participation Institute on December 15-16, 2015. Your participation would be a tremendous support for achieving our goal of the full participation of each New
Mexico child and family. Here are some answers to common questions about the Institute.
Who
should participate?

The Institute will offer sessions for the administrators, teachers and specialists who support New
Mexico preschool programs including PreK, Title 1 and Special Education

Leaders, staff members and colleagues, including speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other specialized personnel

Look at ways to travel and participate in teams so you can collaborate on plans for next steps
What’s
in it for me?

The Institute will be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Tamaya
( http://tamaya.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
)
 Individuals who attend sessions A, C, D, F, H, and I will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the PED
FOCUS Full Participation course (practitioner strand)
 Individuals who attend sessions A, B, E, G, J, and K will receive a Certificate of Attendance for a PED
FOCUS Leadership Academy 1.
Why
is this Institute unique?
The Institute will provide a rare opportunity for all preschool partners, including administrators, practitioners, consultants, and state leaders to attend an event that builds their shared understanding of how to support high quality inclusive preschool experiences for each New Mexico child and family, with particular emphasis on children of diverse abilities.
How
do I register?
Registration for Full Participation Institute 12/15-12/16 http://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0007-0013-ee00ab70b0ec455da23a84ec12624472
What
if I have questions?
If you have questions about the logistics for any of these events, please contact Kim King at 575-257-2368
Ext 111 or kim.king@regionix.org
If you have questions about the Pre-Institute, Institute, or Post-Institute content, please contact Camille
Catlett at 919/966-6635 or camille.catlett@unc.edu
.
We look forward to learning from and with you at the Full Participation Institute.

Full Participation Institute Tuesday, December 15, 2015 (Day 1) REVISED 11-19-15
Time
7:30 – 8:30 AM
8:30 – 9:00
9:00 – 9:45
9:45 – 10:00
10:00- 11:00
11:00 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:15
12:15 – 1:15
Administrators Practitioners
BREAKFAST
The Importance of High Quality Inclusion in New Mexico ( Michael Lovato )
Start with Why
BREAK
Session A - Unpacking the Components of Full Participation
TRANSITION
Session C
Session B
Leading Quality Inclusive Programs
Part 1
Evidence-based Practices that Support Access for
Each Child (repeats)
Session D
Using Environments to
Support Each Child’s
Success (repeats)
WORKING LUNCH
1:15 – 2:15
Session E
Leading Quality Inclusive Programs
Part 2
Session C
Evidence-based Practices that Support Access for
Each Child
Session D
Using Environments to
Support Each Child’s
Success
2:15 – 2:30
2:30 – 3:30
3:30 – 4:45
TRANSITION
How Does the PED FOCUS TQRIS Support the Full Participation of Each Child?
Free Resources to Make Full Participation Successful
Take Away Messages – Michael Lovato and Rita Pierson
Full Participation Institute Wednesday, December 16, 2015 (Day 2)
Time
7:30 – 8:30
8:30 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:00
10:00- 11:00
11:00 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:15
Administrators
Session G
Leading Quality Inclusive Programs
Part 3
Session H
Evidence-based Practices that Support Each Child’s
Participation (repeats)
TRANSITION
Practitioners
BREAKFAST
Welcome ( Secretary Skandera )
Session F - Family Engagement:
Evidence-based Investments for Tangible, Long-Term Outcomes
BREAK
Session I
Interactions that
Support Each Child’s
Success (repeats)
Session J
Leading Quality Inclusive Programs
Part 4
Session H
Evidence-based Practices that Support Each Child’s
Participation
WORKING LUNCH
Session I
Interactions that
Support Each Child’s
Success
12:15 – 1:15
1:15 – 1:45
1:45 – 2:00
2:00 – 3:00
3:00 – 3:15
3:15 – 3:30
3:30 – 4:00
A Case in Point: How Will You Support Rose?
TRANSITION
Session K - Planning Time (regional/program breakouts)
TRANSITION
Letter from Home
Turn in Passports; Pick up Certificates 1
1 Individuals who attend sessions A, C, D, F, H, and I will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the PED FOCUS Full Participation course.
Individuals who attend sessions A, B, E, G, J, and K will receive a Certificate of Attendance for a PED FOCUS Leadership Academy 1.
NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTIAL COMPLETION OF EITHER SEQUENCE.