Infant Toddler Specialist Network Conference
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Bryant Conference Center
Connect with colleagues who share your commitment to babies and their families.
Overview
The ITSN Conference is a special opportunity to focus on the uniqueness of the infant-toddler period and to connect with colleagues who share your commitment to babies and their families. Who should attend? ALL center-based and family care educators serving infants and toddlers in Alabama are welcome and encouraged to attend, as well as site managers or administrators supervising infant-toddler programs. The conference is also open to coaches, consultants, and professional development providers supporting the infant-toddler workforce.
| Available Dates | February 21, 2026 |
| Location | Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul W. Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 |
| Lodging | Courtyard by Marriott Tuscaloosa |
| Keynote Speakers | 2026 Speakers to be Announced |
Submit a Proposal
The Alabama Infant Toddler Specialist Network invites you to submit a proposal for the 2026 Infant Toddler Conference. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 14, 2025.
Agenda
The 2026 conference will be hosted on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Keynote – Keynote – Early Intervention Approaches for Infants and Toddlers with Prenatal Drug Exposure, Christy Isbell, PhD, OTR/L |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Breakout Session #1 |
| 11:45-12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm – 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 |
| 2:00-3:15 p.m. | Breakout Session #3 |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks, Evaluation, and Door prizes |
| 3:45 pm | Conference Concludes |
2026 Keynote Speaker
Christy Isbell
Christy Isbell Bio
Christy Isbell, PhD OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with more than twenty-five years of experience working with young children. She is an Associate Professor and Research Coordinator in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) where she teaches graduate level child development and pediatric occupational therapy courses. Dr. Isbell maintains her clinical practice and her specialty is early intervention. She has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to sensory integration, autism spectrum disorder, fine motor development, and the design and implementation of inclusive early childhood environments. Dr. Isbell has written books and articles to educate early childhood educators and parents which includes the book, Sensory Integration: A guide for preschool teachers and Mighty Fine Motor Fun.
Conference Location and Lodging
The Infant Toddler Specialist Network Conference is held annually at Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Directions
Parking Your Vehicle
Attendees can park at the Capstone Parking Deck, which is located across the street from the Bryant Conference Center. A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available in front of the Conference Center. Approximately one week prior to the conference start date, you will receive a parking permit. The parking permit will only be valid for the Capstone Parking Deck and the handicap spaces in front of the Bryant Conference Center.
Hotel Accommodations
| Hotel | Courtyard by Marriott Tuscaloosa |
| Cost | $129/night |
| Room Block Dates | |
| Reservation Deadline | January 23rd, 2026 |
Make your hotel reservation online:
Only the dates and room types contracted are available at the contracted rate — rooms requested outside of your block dates or different room types are based on availability and at the prevailing rate.
Registration
Registration Services Information:
Our Registration Services Office is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: 205-348-3000
Special Accommodation Requests
The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu.
Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine class sections, to limit registration, or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Exhibit Booth $200 profit/$150 for nonprofit
- One exhibit booth
- Organization recognized in the conference program
- One conference pass
Sponsor Opportunities
- Bronze Sponsor – $500
- Silver Sponsor – $1,000
- Gold Sponsor – $1,500
- Platinum Sponsor – $2,000
- Crimson Sponsor – $2,500
Questions about the conference?
For more information, please contact professionaldevelopment@ua.edu or 205-348-6225.