This year's Pre-Conference Workshops take place on Tuesday, November 14.
For more information, including how to register for a Pre-Conference Workshop, visit the Registration and Housing page. Note: Annual Conference registration is not included in the Pre-Conference workshop fee.
Higher Education Faculty Workshop: Completing the NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Process
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fees: $250 standard/premium members; $275 entry level members/nonmembers
This full-day workshop is designed to better equip and familiarize higher education program faculty who are engaging for the first time in the NAEYC Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs system OR are new faculty members in currently accredited higher education programs that may be preparing for renewal.
This workshop will focus on the new NAEYC higher education accreditation standards and the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators; creating aligned key assessments and rubrics; and using candidate performance data to improve programs.
Note: For faculty experienced with the higher education accreditation system and seeking professional development (i.e. faculty preparing renewal self-study reports, meeting interim reporting requirements, or responding to conditions) please see the concurrent sessions planned during the Annual Conference.
Quality Content and Assessment Standards: Designing Pathways to Sustainable Improvement Efforts
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fees: $250 standard/premium members; $275 entry level members/nonmembers
This pre-conference workshop invites attendees to bring their early learning experience and expertise to help inform transformational Early Learning Program Accreditation revisions. Join NAEYC staff and fellow early learning professionals in guided activities designed to critically examine the existing body of accreditation content, re-evaluate the priority concerns for early childhood educators and professionals in today's climate, and identify gaps in evidence-based practices. This full-day workshop is appropriate for educators, administrators, and researchers who desire an opportunity to engage in provocative, thoughtful, and constructive discussions and activities that will influence the future vision for NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation
Policy @ Annual Conference: Shaping the Narrative Now to Build Toward Long Term Wins
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Fees: $50 NAEYC members (any level); member only event
With federal child care relief funding expiring at the end of September, and end-of-year budget negotiations looming, we are excited to announce that we will be offering a new in-person, one-day, pre-conference session at NAEYC’s Annual Conference.
This session will focus on three areas (federal policy, state policy, and preparing to prioritize early learning issues in an election year) and will launch a policy-focused pathway that will continue throughout Annual Conference! Registration is limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot today! More information on agenda to come.