About CRIEI
Presenters at CRIEI are encouraged to design panel or poster presentations that create dialogue around compelling research issues. At previous conferences, research topics included research methodologies, intervention, assessment, measuring outcomes and other complex child and family variables, service systems, policy, and personnel development related to young children with disabilities and their families.
A number of features promote the unique spirit of this conference:
- The meeting is held in a beautiful setting that allows participants to enjoy one another and the environment.
- All conferees attend the entire meeting.
- All conferees participate in a research panel and/or research poster session.
- The panel sessions consist of no more than two to three brief presentations, designed to stimulate dialogue (up to 75 minutes), and are followed by at least 45 minutes of group discussion. Each session is allotted a total of 2 hours.
- Informal time is provided for poster presentations, light snacks, and conversation.
- Extended break times throughout the conference facilitate informal discussion and networking.
- All conferees attend a conference-sponsored dinner.
CRIEI 2008 Planning Committee
Richard Roberts, Chair
Early Intervention Research Institute
Utah State University
Cindy Bernheimer
Center for Culture and Health
University of California, Los Angeles
Patricia M. Blasco
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Oregon Health and Science University
William Brown
Department of Educational Studies
University of South Carolina at Columbia
Marci Hanson
Special Education Department
San Francisco State University
Gloria Harbin
FPG Child Development Institute
University of North Carolina
Scott McConnell
Center for Early Education and Development
University of Minnesota
Susan Sandall
College of Education
University of Washington
Ilene Schwartz
Experimental Education Unit
University of Washington
Mary Ellen Heiner, Conference Organizer
Early Intervention Research Institute
Utah State University
Mary McEvoy, Founding Member—Deceased
Center for Early Education and Development
University of Minnesota