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 2026 Planning Committee
- Lillian Durán (Chair), University of Oregon
- Rashida Banerjee (Co-Chair), University of Denver
- Elizabeth Steed (Past Chair), University of Colorado Denver
- Angel Fettig (Logistics Chair), University of Washington
- Judy Carta (Founding Member) Juniper Gardens Children’s Project at University of Kansas
- Scott McConnell (Founding Member) University of Minnesota
- Kellie-Anne Brown Campbell (Student Representative), University of Oregon
- Lauren Cycyk, University of Oregon
- Ann Kaiser, Vanderbilt University
- James Lee, University of Texas
- Hailey Love, University of Wisconsin Madison
- Hedda Meadan, University of North Carolina Charlotte
- Linda Watson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Thelma Uzonyi
Thanks to Conference Committee members who supported CRIEI 2024: Ilene Schwartz, Sarah Edwards, Rebecca Landa, & Brian Reichow