2020
November 8–10
Where Learning Happens! Don’t miss this chance to engage with NAEYC’s diverse community and experience three days of dynamic, relevant, and online professional development and networking opportunities.
On Your Schedule
On Your Budget
Over 80 essential content presentations available for up to 30 days, covering topics like Trauma, Equity, DAP, and more.
No travel, no time away, and an innovative virtual platform makes attending Conference easy, fun, and affordable.
With Your NAEYC Community Network and connect with friends old and new in the scheduled sessions, virtual Expo, chat rooms, and member resource centers.
Schedule of Events
Experience Annual Conference in a Whole New Way!
Sunday, November 8—Tuesday, November 10 MORNING ACTIVITIES › Wake Up With NAEYC: Exercise, meditation, or reflection activities to start your day › Morning Coffee: The latest news from your professional association
› Resource Center: Visit with the NAEYC team to learn more about membership benefits, Interest Forums, accreditation, global initiatives, advocacy, local affiliates and professional development resources.
› Plenary Sessions: Daily presentations from industry experts and innovators
› Focus On DAP: A breakout session room dedicated to the newly revised NAEYC DAP Position Statement
› Expo: Introducing the NAEYC Virtual Expo with 50 interactive booths, downloadable resources and giveaways.
› Help Desk: stop by to troubleshoot with our experts or to learn more about making the most of your virtual experience
› Learning Lab: Sessions on more than 20 topics available for up to 30 days
Discover innovative new ways to connect and learn around the most relevant topics in the field today, such as Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Trauma, Equity, and more!
› Accessibility: Content sessions presented with the option of closed captioning; navigational, Help Desk and text chat options in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES › Concurrent Sessions: Head back to the NAEYC Main Stage for more professional learning
› Where Did The Day Go?: A daily recap with the day’s highlights and interviews with special guests
› Explore: Seek out innovative products and resources, test your trivia knowledge and win prizes, or take a break in the Networking Lounge
› Evening Social: A fun way to end your day networking with your fellow attendees
Regular (Oct 17–Oct 30)
Register today online, by mail, or by fax. NAEYC.org/conference
Late (Oct 31–Nov 7)
Member
Nonmember
$290
$345
$370
$425
Groups of 10 or more receive $10 off each registration at the regular or late price.
2020
November 8–10
Register now to experience the innovative new ways you can connect with peers, presenters, exhibitors, and NAEYC representatives to build your own unique learning experience.
3
Plenary Speakers
18
Concurrent Sessions
80+ 6+ On-Demand Sessions
Learning Paths
30
Days of All-Access to Sessions and Expo
Created specifically for Teachers, Directors, Students, Advocates and More
Register today online, by mail, or by fax. NAEYC.org/conference
Don’t Miss This Year’s Exciting Lineup of Plenary Speakers!
Early Childhood: Where Stories Begin Tabatha Rosproy | The first preschool teacher to be named National Teacher of the Year, Tabatha joins NAEYC Annual Conference as our kickoff plenary speaker.
The Power of Poetry: A Tool for Helping Young People Process Trauma
From Healing to Thriving: A Conversation About Advancing Equity in ECE and Beyond
Nikki Grimes | Bestselling and awardwinning poet, author and artist, Nikki has written many award-winning books for children and young adults.
Edgar Villanueva | A globallyrecognized expert on social justice philanthropy, Edgar works to build supports for education justice campaigns across the United States.
Learning Pathways Just for You! It’s easy to find the presentations that fit your needs and help you build your own personalized schedule. Here are some suggestions grouped by TOPIC or ROLE to plan how you’ll prioritize your learning experience. For the full list, visit NAEYC.org/2020-learning-pathways.
EQUITY WARRIORS › Why Applying Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies in Early Childhood Education Environments Is Truly Developmentally Appropriate › Developing While Black: The Importance of Racial Identity Development in Black Preschool Girls
FAMILY CONNECTIONS › Having Difficult Conversations with Parents: Practical Professional Guidance for Addressing a Child’s Behaviors and Development › Perspective-Taking: Helping Educators Understand the Challenges, Fears, and Joys of Parents with Special Needs Children
GRANDES COMIENZOS › El terremoto cambió nuestras vidas: Integración del arte durante tiempos de crisis › La hora de comer puede ser una experiencia educativa para niños de 0-2 años
PEACEFUL CLASSROOMS
DIRECTORS › “But We’ve Always Done It This Way!”: One Program’s Story on How Leadership and Teachers Worked Together to Transform Communications, Prioritize Relationships, and Build a Better Culture › A Discussion with the AAP: Examining Environmental Health in Early Childhood Settings and How to Promote Resiliency and a TraumaInformed Approach in Early Childhood
INFANT TODDLER TEACHERS › People, Places, and Things: The Importance of Active Learning and Sensory-Engaging Materials for Toddlers and Infants in a Screen-dominated Culture › Anti-bias Education in Infant-Toddler Classrooms: A Discussion to Help Shed Our Own Bias Baggage to Develop Anti-bias Plans of Action
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS › Flip This Playground: Engaging the Outdoor Classroom Where High-Sensory Experiences Support Foundational Literacy and Scientific Inquiry › Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Classroom Environments for Dual Language Learners
SCHOOL AGED TEACHERS
› Trauma-Responsive Care and Challenging Behavior: Practical, Compassionate Strategies for the Healing Classroom
› Reading Between the Lines: Exploring Literacy Programs Through the Theory of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy while Challenging Existing Assumptions and Biases
› Keep Calm and Teach On: A Look at the “Why” of Behavior and How to Manage Your Calm so You Can Help Them Manage Theirs
› The Case for Flexible Seating: How to Help K-3 Students Take Charge of Their Learning with the Power of Choice
2020
November 8–10
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