2nd Annual Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Conference 

The IDTA is proud to announce our 2nd annual conference exclusively for the developmental therapists in the field. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, gain tips to further your practice, honor the acievements of a Developmental Therapist with the Wehman Award of Excellence and celebrate all that has been accomplished in our field. This year's topic of focus will be around building collaborative relationships. We will explore strategies to support your EI practices related to building family-professional partnerships, so that you and the families you serve can work together to maximize the progress of their children. So mark your calendars, book your hotel room and prepare for a fun and knowledge filled day among your fellow Developmental Therapists.

The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved the 2017 IDTA Conference for up to 5 hours of EI credential credit. To see the core knowledge areas in which credit has been awarded please click here

Keynote Presentation: 

How We Practice: Intentional and Reflective Approaches to Essential Family-Professional Partnerships 

Bonnie Keilty, Ed.D.

Bonnie Keilty, Ed.D, has worked in early intervention for over 20 years, including research, teaching, practice, and national service. She currently holds a faculty position at Hunter College, City University of New York as an Associate Professor in Special Education and coordinates Hunter’s Early Childhood Special Education Program. Dr. Keilty has a Masters and Doctorate in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health, from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Keilty’s research focuses on family-professional partnerships, prenatal supports, home visit planning and implementation, effective inclusion practices, and professional development and preparation. All of her work stresses the translation of research and theory to practice. She has authored peer-reviewed articles and two books on Early Intervention -- The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families and Professionals: Partnering for Success (2016) in its second edition and Seven Essentials for Family-Professional Partnerships in Early Intervention (2017). Dr. Keilty is a former President of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the international professional association for those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and their families. Dr. Keilty has practiced in a variety of early intervention environments, including home, community, classroom, and hospital-based settings. 

Breakout Sessions

Learn about the various breakout sessions you will be able to attend by clicking below.

Registration Cost:

Registration cost includes a light breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Early Intervention Credit will be issued for Keynote Address and Breakout Sessions.  

Regular Registration ($90)

IDTA Members ($65)**

**IDTA Members please obtain your promo code via the member login section of IDTA website

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