The Virtual SAZAEYC Annual Conference
Cultivating Community / Cultivando Communidad
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Cultivating Community / Cultivando Communidad
Saturday, December 4, 2021
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Thank you to our for sponsoring and supporting the conference. Gold Sponsors - University of Arizona College of Education, Kaplan Early Learning Company, and First Things First Turquoise Sponsors - Discount School Supply Copper Sponsors - Child Care Resource & Referral - Arizona, Lakeshore Learning Company, Sun Auto Tire and Service, Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative (TREC), & Tucson Values Teachers Additional Sponsors of SAZAEYC and The Conference Jonathan Bradley for generously sponsoring the Mini-Grants & Second Street Children's School for a Session Sponsorship! |
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About our Conference
As early childhood professionals, we have supported one another through yet another extraordinary year of adversity and stress. This journey through difficult experiences has also involved inspiring personal growth. We continue to be inspired as we watch countless teachers, coaches, and early childhood professionals adapt and persevere through challenging times. We want to be mindful of what is happening in our community and present on timely topics.
The 2021 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will be an online professional development opportunity to:
For full conference details and descriptions of sessions, presenters and special events - download the 2021 Annual Conference Brochure. You can also download the 2021 Annual Conference Schedule for the event schedule and summary of events.
As early childhood professionals, we have supported one another through yet another extraordinary year of adversity and stress. This journey through difficult experiences has also involved inspiring personal growth. We continue to be inspired as we watch countless teachers, coaches, and early childhood professionals adapt and persevere through challenging times. We want to be mindful of what is happening in our community and present on timely topics.
The 2021 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will be an online professional development opportunity to:
- Share the knowledge and best practices that you use
- Contribute to early childhood educators' professional learning - beyond the mandated professional development.
- Build your own and your colleagues' sense of professionalism and commitment to young children
- Connect with early childhood educators from the Southern Arizona community and others joining virtually from around the country
For full conference details and descriptions of sessions, presenters and special events - download the 2021 Annual Conference Brochure. You can also download the 2021 Annual Conference Schedule for the event schedule and summary of events.
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Session Topics
For this year's conference, we will focus on renewal and recovery. Our topics have been carefully selected to provide resources and means for educators and families to feel supported as well as to be able to engage in networking opportunities. Topics include: Building Connections - including family engagement, community, cultural responsiveness, and advocacy. Fostering Wellness - including self care, mindfulness, nutrition, and health. Nurturing the Whole Child - including child development, classroom and behavioral management, trauma informed care, and child centered practice
Mini Sessions
Throughout the conference, sponsors of the event will hold "mini-sessions." Attendance of these mini sessions contributes to the PD hours you earn attending the conference.
There are many benefits of engaging in these times with our sponsors
For this year's conference, we will focus on renewal and recovery. Our topics have been carefully selected to provide resources and means for educators and families to feel supported as well as to be able to engage in networking opportunities. Topics include: Building Connections - including family engagement, community, cultural responsiveness, and advocacy. Fostering Wellness - including self care, mindfulness, nutrition, and health. Nurturing the Whole Child - including child development, classroom and behavioral management, trauma informed care, and child centered practice
Mini Sessions
Throughout the conference, sponsors of the event will hold "mini-sessions." Attendance of these mini sessions contributes to the PD hours you earn attending the conference.
There are many benefits of engaging in these times with our sponsors
- Network with early childhood professionals from the Southern Arizona community
- Learn about programs, products, and services designed for young children
- Gain ideas to use with young children in the classroom and at home
- Participate in GIVEAWAYS!!!
Celebrate our 2021 SAZAEYC Annual Board Winner!
Mr. Nature will be joining the conference for a very special closing ceremony.
Grab your family and join us for a time of song, dance, and instruments!
Make sure to Follow Mr. Nature on
Instagram @mrnature28
To partner with SAZAEYC and support the conference:
We appreciate the long-standing partnerships that continue to help us offer this high-quality professional development opportunity. We also welcome the opportunity to create new and lasting partnerships.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your company or organization to be recognized as a supporter of SAZAEYC and all of the early childhood professionals, families, and children served throughout our state.
Please click here to learn more about Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities at the 2021 SAZAEYC Annual Conference
We appreciate the long-standing partnerships that continue to help us offer this high-quality professional development opportunity. We also welcome the opportunity to create new and lasting partnerships.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your company or organization to be recognized as a supporter of SAZAEYC and all of the early childhood professionals, families, and children served throughout our state.
Please click here to learn more about Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities at the 2021 SAZAEYC Annual Conference
Please email the conference planning committee at conference@sazaeyc.org or Kelly Ann Larkin at executivedirector@sazaeyc.org with any questions. Contact us if you need to register a group or need an invoice for your organization.