Call for Presenters
Proposals due Friday, July 29, 2022
Proposals due Friday, July 29, 2022
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 also know that play is the work of childhood and want to encourage purposeful play in classrooms. For this year's conference, we will focus on Returning to Play: Connecting the Child within you to the Children we Serve.
The 2022 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will be an in person professional development opportunity to:
Each session will be 1.5 hours and include a conference committee member to support your time. We are requesting that sessions be interactive, have hands-on practice for participants and include all aspects of play.
This year's conference will focus on play, connecting the child within you to the children we serve. Our sessions will be carefully selected to provide resources and means for educators and families to feel supported. Topics include:
Session proposals for the 2022 SAZAEYC Conference may be submitted through Google Forms. Please be sure to include all information requested, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Stay up to date with conference information through our website: https://www.sazaeyc.org/annual-conference
Please direct questions to: conference@sazaeyc.org
The 2022 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will be an in person 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
Each session will be 1.5 hours and include a conference committee member to support your time. We are requesting that sessions be interactive, have hands-on practice for participants and include all aspects of play.
This year's conference will focus on play, connecting the child within you to the children we serve. Our sessions will be carefully selected to provide resources and means for educators and families to feel supported. Topics include:
- Building Connections - using play to support family engagement, community, and cultural responsiveness
- Fostering Wellness - using play to support the emotional health and wellness of our children and our workforce
- Nurturing the Whole Child - including child development, classroom and behavioral management, trauma-informed care, and child-centered practice
Session proposals for the 2022 SAZAEYC Conference may be submitted through Google Forms. Please be sure to include all information requested, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Stay up to date with conference information through our website: https://www.sazaeyc.org/annual-conference
Please direct questions to: conference@sazaeyc.org
Download the PDF flyer here:
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