The Heart of International Early Education in Japan

Supporting every child in your classroom requires practical tools, not just theory. This year's Fall Conference on October 25th brings together occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and experienced educators for a full day of hands-on strategies focused on inclusion at Aoba Japan International School's Bunkyo Campus.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Sayoko Hatano, Occupational Therapist
From Noticing to Action: Practical Tools to Support Child Development in Preschool

Preschool teachers' daily observations can be life-changing for both children and educators. This interactive workshop offers a clear, hands-on framework for spotting developmental and behavioral challenges early, knowing when to involve specialists, and applying simple, evidence-based tools to support every child.

Anissa Eckhoff, Speech Pathologist
Inclusion in Action - Practical Strategies for Every Child in the Classroom

In this interactive session where theory meets practice, we'll explore evidence-based strategies to support children presenting with a range of differences in early childhood classrooms. Expect a lively presentation with lots of opportunities to ask questions, hands-on activities, and ready-to-use resources.

Schedule

8:45-9:10 AM: Registration

9:15-11:00 AM: Morning Keynote - Sayoko Hatano

11:00-11:15 AM: Break

11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Workshop Session 1

• Kristin Mariella: Understanding and Supporting Highly Sensitive, Strong-Willed Children in Early Childhood Settings
• Emily Donkin: Transform Your Early Years Classroom: Enhanced & Continuous Provision Workshop
• Mayumi Komuro: Every Child Counts: Supporting Mental Health and Special Needs

12:15-1:15 PM: Lunch (optional school tour 12:55-1:15 PM)

1:20-2:50 PM: Afternoon Keynote - Anissa Eckhoff

2:50-3:10 PM: Break

3:10-4:10 PM: Workshop Session 2

• Eling Hsu: Process Art with Everyday Materials
• Maho Watanabe: Fun Art Activities for Young Children
• Joanne Yiu-Hagiwara: Hand-Stitching Puppets for the Classroom

4:10-4:15 PM: Closing

4:15-4:45 PM: Optional Networking

Registration Details

Registration opens Friday, October 3 and closes Monday, October 14. The cost is ¥6,000 for TAIP members and ¥10,000 for non-members (includes lunch and one-year TAIP membership). The registration link will be emailed and posted on TAIP's homepage on October 3.

This year, everyone needs to register individually. During registration, you'll select your workshop preferences (1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice) for both workshop sessions. Workshop assignments will be based on your preferences and registration order.

For TAIP School Coordinators: Please share this information with your teaching staff and remind them to register individually for workshop selection. You'll receive a separate email about your school's payment preference.

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