2024 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

Personas are short stories about a child and family. Each persona offers information about the unique composition of the family, details about the child (name, age, likes, dislikes), and other insights. Since the pandemic, personas have provided “access” to children who are diverse in culture, language, ability, like/dislikes, learning styles, and life circumstances. This session will introduce personas and the many ways in which they may be used. Participants will discover how to use personas to help students to individualize to support each and every child and family. Examples from several countries will underscore how to use personas to support inquiry, reflection, and the use of evidence-based practices.