Future Events

Reframing Our Words: Communicating with Families

with Michelle Oliver, MS, ECSE
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
3:00pm-4:30pm | Virtual Event

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Having collaborative relationships with families can have periods that may require us to reframe how we address priorities and concerns.  A “reset” with families in early intervention provides an intentional opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign the partnership when communication, expectations, or progress feel off track. It helps rebuild trust, clarify shared goals, and restore a sense of collaboration. By acknowledging challenges openly and re-centering the focus on the family’s priorities and the child’s growth, providers can strengthen relationships, enhance engagement, and ensure the intervention remains family-centered and effective.

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Early Intervention Focus Group - Rate Reform Impact for Center-based and Community-based Programs

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
12:00pm - 1:30pm | This event will NOT be recorded

Recent roll out of rates for 805 Infant Development Programs with 1:2 and 1:3 ratios has resulted in some confusion about what constitutes a center-based program and what constitutes a community-based program. Many Early Intervention providers are faced with tough decisions about the future of their programs as the hold harmless comes to an end on March 1, 2026.

This event is FREE but you must still register below!

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ADA Requests: As a part of the Infant Development Association’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, we offer accommodations when possible. Please email IDA at [email protected] 10 business days prior to the event to request accommodations (ASL interpretation, large print, etc.).
Fran Chasen and Annie Cox
IDA Policy Co-Chairs

Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day Conference

Early Intervention at a Crossroads: Where are we Headed?

Join us for the Infant Development Association (IDA) Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day Conference, a timely and thought-provoking gathering for early intervention professionals, service providers, and partners across the field. This year’s theme, Early Intervention at a Crossroads: Where Are We Headed?, reflects a pivotal moment as systems shift, resources tighten, and families’ needs grow more complex.

This conference offers space for connection, reflection, and meaningful dialogue around policy, practice, and systems change. Join colleagues for a full day of learning and collaboration as we navigate challenges, explore emerging opportunities, and reaffirm our collective commitment to ensuring all children and families have the supports they need to thrive.

This is an In-Person Event
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The California Endowment
1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Light breakfast and lunch provided

Program Updates:
We’ve added a Panel on Transition from Early Start, moderated by Yvette Baptiste, along with lunchtime breakout discussions designed to provide timely insights and practical takeaways.

Yvette BaptisteYvette Baptiste, Ph.D.
Yvette Baptiste, Interim Executive Director of Family Resource Centers Network of CA (FRCNCA) and Executive Director of the Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Center (ELAFRC)

Featured Speakers:
Andrea Davis, PhD, President of the DIR/Floortime Coalition
Supporting Families and Children at Developmental Crossroads 

Christina Nigrelli, EdS, Senior Director of Programs, Zero to Three California
Early Connections, Lifelong Outcomes: The Case for Strong Early Intervention Systems

Maddie DeChannes, MS, LMFT, Child Development Institute (CDI)
Nurturing Beginnings: Strengthening Parent–Child Connections

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