2014 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo by NAEYC

the NAEYC Annual Conference & EXPO DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE OF EARLY LEARNING

November 5–8, 2014 Dallas, Texas

Join your colleagues for the must-attend conference of the year! WHO ATTENDS? Teachers and staff in

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center- and home-based child care Head Start and Early Head Start preschool and elementary school programs

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Faculty, trainers, researchers, students, and advocates

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Choose from hundreds of 1½- and 3-hour sessions Take a break from your routine to explore the extraordinary with the leading minds in our field Discover new ideas and solutions through sessions and conversations with your peers See the newest products and resources in the exhibit hall and NAEYC Shop

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ON BEHALF OF NAEYC, I invite you to

professor of psychology at Temple University, whose

join thousands of your colleagues as we kick it up

presentation “It’s a Talk Back! Engaging the Whole

in Dallas at the 2014 Annual Conference & Expo! I

Nation in a Giant Conversation” will have you enthu-

am truly excited about what we have in store this

siastically up on your feet.

year. In particular, we are proud to debut Grandes

The Annual Conference is a powerful opportunity

Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes (Great Beginnings,

for professional growth and opportunities to net-

Bright Futures), a new initiative that will focus on the

work with world-renowned experts. It is your chance

strengths and needs

to discover new ways of thinking and find big ideas

of Spanish-speaking

you can easily apply in your day-to-day routine.

children, fam-

You’ll find 700+ educational sessions, opportunities

ilies, and staff

to learn about the latest research and cutting-edge

across the

products, and you will leave feeling inspired and recharged. There is something for everyone at the Annual Conference! Mark your calendars now and I hope to meet you in Dallas!

Americas. As part of this initiative, attendees will experience new sessions conducted in Spanish on topics of critical interest,

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as well as new sessions on dual language learning and sessions that focus on best practices in early childhood education in Latin America. We are also thrilled to host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,

Rhian Evans Allvin Executive Director

The NAEYC national conference provides wonderful opportunities to reconnect with early childhood educators from across the United States. No other conference is as engaging in terms of learning new strategies for working with young children. The sessions provide a wealth of information that can be applied to a variety of settings and the structure of sessions allow for substantive discussion and reflection. It is a fantastic experience! Sandra M. Linder, PhD Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Mathematics Education Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Clemson University, School of Education

Topics and presenters for 1 1/2- and 3-hour sessions:

n Fostering self-regulation for preschoolers n Literacy and numeracy for infants and toddlers n Enhancing children’s thinking skills

Advocating for quality and compensation

Presenters include

in the areas of science, technology,

n Jackie Bezos

engineering, art, and math

n Financing high-quality programs

n Helen Blank

n Implications of early childhood

n ● Libby Doggett

educators’ wages on early learn-

n ● Ellen Galinsky

ing and child care policies

n ● Marcy Guddemi

n Applications of play research for early childhood professionals n Outdoor adventure play experiences

n ● Diane Levin

Presenters include

als, and communities around the

n ● Ann Linehan

n Barbara Bowman

importance of the early years

n ● Shannon Rudisill

n Juanita Copley

n ● Jorge Saenz De Viteri

n Ann Epstein

n Mobilizing parents, profession-

n The changing federal landscape for child care, Head Start, K–12,

n Luis Hernandez

and higher education policy and

n Constance Kamii

funding n The status of Latino children and families n Effects of early childhood educators’ compensation on recruitment and retention

Enhancing early childhood educators’ competence

n Rusty Keeler

n The importance of strong language

n Thomas Moore

and communication skills n Hands-on learning for tomorrow’s creative problem solvers

n Samuel Meisels n Michael Patte

Administering high-quality programs for young children

n Ronald McGuckin

n Strategies for identifying, engaging,

n Bradley Smith

n Uses of technology in professional

n Martha Muñoz

development

and sustaining a strong leadership

n Debra Sullivan

Presenters include

base within your organization

n Rodney West

n Nancy Pennington Alexander n Richard Cohen

n The art and science of leadership and supervision of adults n Legal and ethical issues affecting early childhood programs n Fiscal management and financial 04

analysis n Recruitment and retention of male early childhood educators n Creating welcoming programs n Issues of comfort, convenience,

n Judy Jablon

Providing professional preparation and ongoing professional development

n Karen Nemeth n Frances Rust n Anna Paula da Silva

n Encouraging preservice teachers

n Fran Simon

to use intentional and meaningful methods to plan environments n The CLASS system and teacher education

control, and command in early

n The state of the state of lab schools

childhood education

n Professional development in many

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forms—coaching, mentoring, and Presenters include

technical assistance

n Holly Elissa Bruno

n Coaching across cultural boundaries

n Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld

n Powerful interactions among adults

n Janet Gonzalez-Mena

and effective interactions between

n Chantal Lamourelle

teachers and children

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I return to the NAEYC Annual Conference year after year because it is the finest venue for connecting and reconnecting with early childhood colleagues from every part of my career: Head Start, public health, child care, T/TA, teacher education, and social justice. No other conference I attend (and I attend many) gives me so many opportunities to extend, solidify, or create meaningful professional relationships.Â Steve Shuman Senior Training and Technical Assistance Associate Education Development Center, Inc.

Featured Sessions Opening Keynote Address

It’s a Talk-Back! Engaging the Whole Nation in a Giant Conversation 06

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Professor of Psychology at Temple University

3-hour session Part I:

Early childhood education across the Americas Moderator: Miriam Cal-

Education at the University of Missouri, Columbia; and Karen Nemeth, author, consultant, and presenter focusing on effective early education for dual language learners

deron, former Senior Advisor on Early Learning Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Domestic Policy Council, White House. Sandra Gutierrez, National Director, Abriendo Puertas; and Florencia López Boo, Senior Social Protection Economist, Inter-American

1½-hour sessions

You, me, and the ABCs: Inspiring English- and Spanish-speaking young learners Michael Rosen

Closing General Session

Development Bank

Fiesta de Música

Part II:

Featuring well-known Latin artists

Best practices in dual language learning

Tackling the complexities of workforce compensation: A dialogue

Moderator: Miriam Calderon;

Carol Brunson Day, moderator;

Linda Espinosa, Professor

Panelists Anne Mitchell, Barbara

Emeritus of Early Childhood

Bowman, and Sue Russell

President’s Seminar:

Higher Education:

Finding clear pathways Rhian Evans Allvin

Common Core and DAP: Can they coexist? Jill Davis and Elizabeth Ethridge

The need for strategic leadership in building anti-bias programs:

Meet the authors and illustrators: Children’s literature at NAEYC

Reflections from experienced

Moderator, Holly Seplocha

early childhood leaders Debbie LeeKeenan, John Nimmo, and Louise Derman-Sparks

Emerging technologies for empowering children: Showcasing innovative tools

The powerful impact of child care relationships, experiences, and environments on all domains of infant/toddler development J. Ronald Lally and Peter Mangione

The roots and evolutionary journeys of three well-known early childhood curriculum approaches: Why they were developed, how they evolved, and what makes them successful

Breaking new ground in early childhood science: Best practices in action illustrate a new National Science Teachers Association Position Statement

and pedagogies that transform teaching and inspire learning Mark Bailey, Bonnie Blagojevic, Diane Bales, and Warren Buckleitner

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Peggy Ashbrook, Linda Froschauer, Cindy Hoisington, and Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren

Children’s play opportunities are not equitable: Access to quality play experiences as a social justice issue

Diane Dodge, Larry Schweinhart,

Olga Jarrett, John Sutterby, Darlene

Amelia Gambetti, and Jerlean Daniel

DeMarie, and Vera Stenhouse

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The best thing about the annual conference is the opportunity for me, as someone who has presented professional development for decades, to learn from others. It’s such a great time for me to keep up-to-date on best practice, learn from leaders in the field, and connect with colleagues. I always come away feeling nourished and inspired, and I know that helps me nourish and inspire others. Hedda Sharapan Director of Early Childhood Initiatives The Fred Rogers Company

NEW!

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is proud to announce Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes, a new initiative at the 2014 Annual Conference and Expo that will focus on ensuring children and families whose home language is Spanish have opportunities to participate in high-quality programs—across the Americas.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes will include Wednesday, November 5 (simultaneously interpreted Sessions conducted in Spanish on topics of inter-

in Spanish and English):

est across the field Sessions on dual language learning and family engagement (conducted in English or Spanish)

Early childhood education across the Americas Best practices in dual language learning

Sessions on best practices in early childhood education in Latin America (conducted in Spanish)

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes will include more than 40 1½-hour sessions, Thursday through

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes will begin with two Featured Session panel presentations on

Saturday, concluding with a Fiesta de Música, featuring well-known Latin artists!

Separate Fee Workshops NAEYC will offer the following Separate Fee Workshops on Tuesday, November 4. You must register in advance; on-site registration will not be available.

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Meeting NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards: A Self-Study Workshop for Higher Education Faculty

Training-of-Trainers for Program Administrators: Classroom-Based Assessment of Preschoolers

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Continuous Program Quality Improvement Through Program Portfolio Creation and Revision

Training-of-Trainers for Program Administrators: Developmentally Appropriate Practice

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Preparing Classrooms and Teaching Staff to Demonstrate Quality During the NAEYC Site Visit 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Go to www.naeyc.org/conference/workshops for more information.

How to register There are three ways to register: online, by fax, or by mail. To register, visit www.naeyc.org/conference. Registration Fees and Deadlines

Early Bird ends September 12

Regular September 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;October 10

After October 10

Member

$265

$295

$355

Nonmember

$370

$400

$460

Student Member

$145

Student Nonmember

$205

One-Day Member

$160

One-Day Nonmember

$240

To be eligible for Student Registration, you must be a full-time student and enclose a copy of your valid student ID.

Group Registration Each person in your group of 10 or more will receive $10 off her or his Conference Registration fee. To qualify, all registrants in the group must be at the same address and all names must be submitted at the same time; only ONE payment to cover all registrations will be accepted. Registrations that arrive later will NOT be eligible for the group discount, nor will they count toward the 10-person minimum. NAEYC membership To receive the member discount, you must provide your valid/current NAEYC membership ID#. For questions about your current membership or to join NAEYC, call NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Member Services at 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460, ext. 4, or visit www.naeyc.org/membership. CEUs and undergraduate credit Did you know you can earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) or undergraduate credit for attending the NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo? For more information, go to www.naeyc.org/conference/ceus.

Schedule at a Glance Tuesday, November 4

Friday, November 7

8:30 a.m.–4:00/5:00 p.m.

Separate Fee Workshops

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

1:00–7:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.

NAEYC Meet the Candidates

Wednesday, November 5

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

8:30–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

12:30–3:30 p.m.

Sessions

4:00–5:30 p.m.

Opening Keynote Address

5:30–7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Explore more than 1,000 booths featuring the latest learning tools and materials. Network with representatives from hundreds of companies. Thursday, November 6

1:00–2:30 p.m. NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall. Learn about the status of the Association, including priorities for 2014. Share kudos and concerns with the NAEYC Governing Board and other Assocition leaders. 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Sessions

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Sessions

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

Saturday, November 8

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Sessions

7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Sessions

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Sessions

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Sessions

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Sessions

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Closing General Session

Hotel rates Hotel

Single/Double

Triple/Quad

1. Omni Dallas Convention Center (NAEYC Co-Headquarter hotel)

$199

$219

Walk

2. Hyatt Regency Dallas (NAEYC Co-Headquarter hotel)

$199

$219

Ride

3. Sheraton Dallas Hotel

$189

Ride

4. The Adolphus Hotel

$198

$218 (no quad)

Ride

5. Aloft Dallas Downtown

$189

$199

Walk

Walk or Ride?

Hotel room rates for the 2014 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo include a fee that is provided to the Association to subsidize the costs of Conference meeting space, shuttle bus services, and other related services.

Please stay only at an official NAEYC hotel! When NAEYC brings the Annual Conference into a city, we negotiate with hotels to block a sufficient number of guest rooms for attendees. For 2014, NAEYC has contracted with five Dallas properties to suit a variety of needs. We want you to enjoy the hospitality of high-quality accommodations. You deserve it!

Keep in mind that if NAEYC does not fulfill our contractual obligations with these hotels, the Association will be required to pay significant financial penalties. Please support your professional association by making your reservation with an NAEYC official hotel. Thank you.

Go to www.naeyc.org/conference/ to make hotel reservations.

The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children presents

Education is BIG

Dallas Attractions No matter what your interest, Dallas offers something for everyone! History Buffs. Visit historic

(Like everything else in Texas)

Fair Park located just five minutes

Join the Texas AEYC and your fellow early childhood

from downtown Dallas. Tour the

colleagues for an evening of great Texas food and

Hall of State, the African Amer-

music at Gilley’s Dallas (Home of the Urban Cowboy

ican Museum, the Museum of

Legacy). Pack your boots and cowboy hat to enjoy a

Nature and Science, and more.

fun evening of line dancing, bull riding, and a great Texas BBQ dinner! Thursday, November 6, 2014 7:00–11:00 p.m. Cost: $55.00 per person

Shopper’s Paradise. Visit one or both of Dallas’s premier shopping destinations, NorthPark Center and the Galleria Dallas, for everything fashion, with a side trip to Highland Park Village for haute couture finds. The Music Scene. The Deep Ellum neighborhood is recognized as a

Purchase your tickets now using NAEYC’s Conference

birthplace of early blues and jazz. Today’s Deep Ellum has an exploding

Registration form or when registering online. You may

music scene with venues such as Adair’s Saloon, The Door, Prophet Bar,

pick up your tickets on-site at the TAEYC booth in

and the Curtain Club.

NAEYC’s Registration area. Tickets may not be purchased on-site. Transportation will be provided.

Delicious Dining. Dallas offers cuisine created by such renowned chefs as Dean Fearing, Stephan Pyles, Kent Rathbun, and John Tesar. Be sure to try a Tex-Mex meal and some famous Texas barbecue!

Annual Conference Expo NAEYC invites you to the 2014 Annual Conference Expo! The Expo—always one of the most popular parts of the Annual Conference—will feature more than 1,000 exhibit booths with the latest learning tools and materials. Make time to network with representatives from hundreds of companies and organizations that specialize in resources for children from birth through age 8. While in the NAEYC Exhibit Hall, also be sure to visit the NAEYC Shop for the latest resources! The Expo will be open every day of the Annual Conference–it will take more than one day to fully experience this marketplace of ideas! Also, the hours have been extended this year on Thursday and Friday after sessions end.

DallasAEYC’s Honoring the Profession Luncheon Saturday, November 8, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Honoring the Profession is an annual event founded by the Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children (DallasAEYC) to honor and appreciate all the Dallas metropolitan area professionals in early childhood education. This year’s event will be held in 16

conjunction with the NAEYC Conference. Honoring the Profession is planned and presented by a community group of Dallas county schools and agencies coordinated by DallasAEYC, including ChildCareGroup, Eastfield College, Texas A&M University– Commerce, Head Start of Greater Dallas, Mi Escuelita Preschool, Parker-Chase, Educational First Steps, Bright Horizons, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Texas Association for Infant Mental Health, Collin County AEYC, and Momentous Institute. Look on the DallasAEYC website for more information about registration. www.DallasAEYC.org.

Remember…Election Day is November 4, 2014—Make sure you vote! On November 4, your voice can make a difference in national, state, and local elections. But it won’t be heard unless you vote. If you plan to travel to the NAEYC Annual Conference on Election Day, remember to get an absentee ballot in advance. Visit www.naeyc.org/policy/voter_registration_info for more information. NAEYC does not support or oppose any candidate for public office. Facebook “f ” Logo

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