CCF’s 12th annual forum on Friday, April 25, 2025 will feature keynote speaker Dr. Christine McWayne on, “Early Childhood Research for Educational Equity: Promoting Culturally Inclusive Family–School Connections for Children’s Wellbeing.”

9:00 – 9:30am
Attendee check-in, Light Breakfast, and Networking

9:30 – 9:40am 
Welcome and Opening Remarks – Dr. Mandy Maguire

9:40 – 10:40am
Keynote Address – Dr. Christine McWayne: “Early Childhood Research for Educational Equity: Promoting Culturally Inclusive Family–School Connections for Children’s Wellbeing”

10:40 – 11:00am
Q & A and Discussion – Dr. McWayne

11:00 – 11:15am
Short Break

11:15 – 12:15pm
Panel Discussion – Applications in Local Programs, Schools with panelists Jonathan Dant (Uplift Education) and others

12:15 – 1:15pm
Lunch, Networking, and Table Discussions

1:15pm – 1:45pm
Dr. McWayne & Dr. Maguire – Reflections on the Day, Closing Remarks

1:45pm – 2:45pm
Poster Session: Research Bites

Eisemann Center in Richardson 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

$50

Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Center for Children and Families

#Students, Families, Parents, Staff, Faculty

Mariel Lopez
Email
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