ESC-20 ONE Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Registration is now open in Connect20 for the 2026 In Person ONE Conference! (Connect20 Session #110463) You must register in order to receive login information to create a personalized schedule. Invitations to join the Sched conference platform will be distributed beginning in May to registered attendees.

Registration fee is $125. Free to the Special Education Cooperative or the Pre-K and Early Childhood Education Cooperative (PEEC).

Location for event: 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

9:30am CDT

Baseline Understanding of Disabilities and Delays

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Zavala

Participants will be able to distinguish between typical and atypical child development, identify early signs of developmental delays across key domains, and apply inclusive strategies to support diverse learners in the classroom.

Speakers

Amy Altamirano

Director of Early Intervention Services, Brighton Center

Amy Altamirano earned her Master of Science from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, and serves as the Director of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services at Brighton Center in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 20 years of experience in pediatric care across school-based... Read More →

Madison Carolin

Early Intervention Specialist Lead, Brighton

Madison Carolin is a San Antonio native and early childhood education professional dedicated to supporting young children and their families. She attended Trinity University, where she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching. Since joining Brighton Center in 2022 as an Early Intervention Specialist... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Zavala

1: 9:30AM ECSE

10:45am CDT

Strengthen the Foundation of Early Learning through PLAY.

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Zavala

So many standards, so little time! This session will delve into the
latest research on play-based learning and its benefits for student
engagement, creativity and cognitive development. Join me to learn how
to use play as a learning tool to plan and facilitate student’s
interactive learning and to equip you with the knowledge and skills to
harness the POWER of PLAY in your educational practice.

Speakers

MaríaMercedes Champion

Pre-K Teacher, ChampionPrekPlay

¡Hola! Soy MaríaMercedes Champion, y mi pasión es crear entornos alegres y llenos de lenguaje donde los niños pequeños puedan explorar y aprender. Estoy convencida del poder del juego y del bilingüismo para preparar a los niños para toda una vida de aprendizaje. Como consultora... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Zavala

2: 10:45AM Play

1:15pm CDT

Aprendiendo el alfabeto con un toque de "STEAM": menos prisa, más aprendizaje.

Saturday June 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT

Zavala

¡Olvídate de la letra del día o de la semana! Aprende cómo enseñar el
conocimiento del alfabeto a un ritmo lento pero constante para fomentar
la alegría, la emoción y un aprendizaje duradero. En esta sesión,
explora una variedad de enfoques que fomentan la comprensión, en lugar
del aprendizaje memorístico de los nombres y sonidos de las letras.
Además, descubre cómo utilizar los nombres de los niños, canciones y
actividades prácticas para construir un conocimiento del alfabeto que
perdure.

Speakers

MaríaMercedes Champion

Pre-K Teacher, ChampionPrekPlay

Saturday June 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Zavala

3: 1:15PM Spanish STEAM Play

ESC-20 ONE Conference 2026

9:30am CDT

Amy Altamirano

Madison Carolin

10:45am CDT

MaríaMercedes Champion

1:15pm CDT

MaríaMercedes Champion

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