This year’s theme, "Full STEAM Ahead," focuses on integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in early childhood education. We invite passionate educators, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative strategies and insights that inspire creativity, exploration, and critical thinking in early childhood education. We anticipate over 80 breakout sessions tailored for our attendees!
We invite proposals that align with the following overarching topics:
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- Science of Reading in ECE
- Essentials of Writing
- Strategies for Effective Read Aloud
- Storytelling and Puppetry
- Multilingual Learning
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- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Positive Guidance
- Conscious Discipline in Action
- Challenging Behaviors
- Teacher Self-care
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- Math
- Science (STEAM)
- Art
- Music and Movement
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- Physical Activity/Play
- Guided Play
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- Special Needs/Inclusion
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- Leadership Topics (Marketing, Quality Programs, Management Systems, Professionalism, Supervision, Coaching, CLASS, Train the Trainer)
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- Classroom Management
- Kindergarten Readiness
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- Family Engagement
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- Brain Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice