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 panel session is allotted a total of 2 hours.
- Time is provided for poster presentations, light snacks, and conversation each evening.
- Extended break times are provided throughout the day to facilitate informal discussion and networking.
- A special reception will be held for Doctoral Students and Early Career Attendees
Watch the video below to underestand the history of CRIEI.
CRIEI 2028 Planning Committee
- Rashida Banerjee (Chair), University of Denver
- Lauren Cycyk (Co-Chair), University of Oregon
- Lillian Durán (Past Chair), University of Oregon
- Angel Fettig (Logistics Chair), University of Washington
- Meaghan Burns (Student Representative), University of Denver
- Joshuaa Allison-Burbank, Johns Hopkins University
- Kate Ascetta, University of Connecticut
- Ruby Batz, University of Nevada Reno
- Kellie-Anne Brown Campbell, University of Oregon
- Lauren Hampton, University of Texas
- Anne Larson, Minnesota State University-Mankato
- Elizabeth Steed University of Colorado Denver
- Ann Kaiser, Vanderbilt University (in memoriam)
CRIEI Founding Members
- Judy Carta Juniper Gardens Children’s Project at University of Kansas
- Scott McConnell University of Minnesota
Thanks to Conference Committee members who supported CRIEI 2026: James Lee, Hailey Love, Hedda Meadan, & Linda Watson