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7th International Early Intervention Conference
Many perspectives - one goal
The child at the center of cooperation. A scientific and practical meeting on intersectoral support for young children and their families.
About
The child at the center of cooperation.
We invite you to the 7th edition of the international scientific and practical conference on early intervention. The event brings together professional and academic communities connected by one mission: effective support for young child development and strengthening the potential of the child's family.
The program includes good practices, case studies, workshops and solutions for everyday professional work.
The child, family and coordinated support in natural daily routines remain at the center.
Topics
An intersectoral support model in practice.
This edition focuses on implementing a support model based on cooperation between educational, medical, therapeutic and social environments. Many perspectives lead to one goal: making full use of the child's developmental potential and improving the family's quality of life.
- Integrated models of early child development support.
- Partnership-based cooperation between specialists and families.
- Functional assessment and support planning using the ICF framework.
- Neurodiversity and social inclusion from the earliest years.
- Support based on the daily routines of the child and family.
- Mental health of parents of children with developmental difficulties.
- Innovation in therapy, education and preventive healthcare.
- Coordination of services between healthcare, education and social support.
Audience
For people who support development from the earliest years.
People developing knowledge, research and support models.
Special educators, psychologists, therapists and specialists working in institutions.
Pediatricians, child psychiatrists, neurologists, physiotherapists and speech therapists.
Counselling centers, education providers, healthcare, social support and non-governmental organizations.
People supporting children who need developmental assistance.
Program
A study visit plus two days of lectures and workshops.
The program is divided by day. Details of lectures and workshops will be announced in the second circular. The study visit offers two tracks to choose from.
Meeting at Słoneczna Kraina Therapeutic Kindergarten in Jaworzynka. Observation of activities and introduction to the early development support model, including routines-based interview practices and IPWWR.
Travel track to Słoneczna Kraina Therapeutic Kindergarten in Cieszyn. Departure at 8.00, RBM activity cycle observation from 9.00 to 11.00 from behind a one-way mirror, then return to Jaworzynka.
Break and transfer of the Cieszyn group back to Jaworzynka.
Discussion on the RBM work model in preschool education and early development support, led by dr Sylwia Wrona.
Study visit details
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The Cieszyn and Jaworzynka tracks, plus suggested discussion areas, are in the next Program slide.
Participant registration
Conference opening
Plenary session: many perspectives - one goal. Cooperation between education, healthcare, therapy and social support.
Coffee break
Functional assessment, ICF and support planning. Practice presentations, case studies and intersectoral solutions.
Lunch
Parallel workshop blocks. Priority workshop selection is included in the Premium package.
Networking dinner for Premium package participants.
Registration and morning coffee
Plenary session: the child and family at the center of cooperation. Daily routines, partnership and service coordination.
Coffee break
Good practices, communications, case studies and posters. Presentations by active participants after acceptance.
Lunch
Afternoon workshop round
Conference summary and closing
Program
A two-track study visit.
Participants choose one observation track and then join a shared discussion on the RBM work model in preschool education and early development support.
Słoneczna Kraina Therapeutic Kindergarten in Cieszyn - observation of a full RBM activity cycle
Participants will observe children's everyday activities from behind a one-way mirror, without interfering with the natural flow of activities, group relationships or the child's learning environment.
The observation will show practical solutions used in everyday work: incidental teaching, small-group and subgroup organization, strategies that support active participation, engagement monitoring, social relationship building, independence and communication in daily routines, and planning based on the child's actual functioning.
An important element will be team organization based on shared area responsibility, characteristic of the RBM approach. Participants will see how therapeutic support is embedded in play, meals, transitions, social contact and daily routines.
Słoneczna Kraina Therapeutic Kindergarten in Jaworzynka - observation and exchange of experience
Participants will observe activities and meetings with the specialist team, and ask questions about organizing child and family support in a routine-based, interdisciplinary and practical therapeutic model.
The kindergarten emphasizes child independence, active engagement during free play and cooperation with parents, beginning with the Routines-Based Interview (RBI).
Suggested areas for questions and discussion - for both study visit tracks
The areas apply to both the Cieszyn observation and the Jaworzynka meeting. Participants can relate them to solutions presented in both settings.
Work organization and environment
- How is the day organized in the RBM model?
- How are daily routines planned?
- How can the environment support child engagement?
- How can work be organized in groups with diverse needs?
Specialist teamwork
- How can shared area responsibility work in practice?
- How do teachers, therapists and specialists cooperate during activities?
- How are integrated specialist services planned?
- How can office-based therapy be reduced in favor of natural-environment support?
Assessment and monitoring
- How can child engagement be assessed?
- How can child participation in activities be observed?
- How can functional assessment and ICF be used?
- How can goals refer to everyday functioning?
Family and cooperation
- How can parents be engaged in the support process?
- How can conversations about family priorities be conducted?
- How can therapeutic activities be transferred to the home?
- How can a specialist-family partnership be built?
Therapeutic practice
- How can incidental teaching be used?
- How can communication and independence be supported in routines?
- How can transitions between activities be organized?
- How can natural learning opportunities be created?
Workshops
Practical small-group sessions.
Workshops will develop the main conference topics. Detailed titles and presenters will be announced in the second circular.
Planning support in the natural environment of the child and family.
Discussing family priorities and building a partnership-based support plan.
Observing participation, engagement and the child's everyday functioning.
Environment, relationships and strategies that support active participation.
Understanding stress, resources and the needs of caregivers of children with developmental difficulties.
Cooperation between education, healthcare and social support around shared goals.
Participation
Two participation packages.
The participation fee should be paid by 10 October 2026 to the Słoneczna Kraina Dzieciom Foundation account: mBank 42 1140 2004 0000 3002 8403 3455.
| What's included | Comfort 650 PLN | Recommended Premium 850 PLN |
|---|---|---|
| Conference participation | included | included |
| Conference materials and certificate | included | included |
| Coffee breaks and lunches | included | included |
| Workshop participation | included | included |
| Poster, communication or case study submission | included | included |
| Priority workshop selection | not included | included |
| Networking dinner | not included | included |
| Post-conference article · 70 ministerial points | not included | included |
| Choose | Choose |
Register
Active or passive participation.
We invite abstracts for papers, case studies, workshops and posters. Detailed information will be sent in the second circular.
10 September 2026
by 20 September 2026
Venue
Hotel Złoty Groń, Istebna.
The conference will take place in a mountain setting that supports calm conversation, focus and participant integration.
Hotel Złoty GrońIstebna 593
43-470 Istebna, Poland Open map
Plan accommodation early.
Contact
Accommodation and booking details will be shared in the organizational information.
Academic support
People supporting the conference program.
Conference academic support
- prof. dr hab. Zenon Gajdzica
- dr hab. Anna Prokopiak
- prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Sekułowicz
- dr hab. Agnieszka Stępień
- prof. dr hab. n. med. Ilona Kopyta
- dr hab. Edyta Widawska, prof. UŚ
Conference Organizing Committee
- dr Sylwia Wrona
- mgr Bartłomiej Jałowiczor
- mgr Aneta Karwacka
- mgr Lucyna Legierska
- mgr Łucja Dusek
FAQ
Key organizational information.
The study visit is planned for 14 October 2026, with lectures and workshops on 15-16 October 2026.
Yes. Abstracts for papers, case studies, workshops and posters are accepted until 10 September 2026.
Acceptance information will be sent by 20 September 2026.
Both packages include conference participation, materials, certificate, coffee breaks, lunches and workshops. Premium also includes priority workshop selection, networking dinner and the option to submit a post-conference article.
Payment is due by 10 October 2026 to the Słoneczna Kraina Dzieciom Foundation account: mBank 42 1140 2004 0000 3002 8403 3455.
Current information will be published at wczesnainterwencja.com and shared in the second circular.
Organizers and partners