THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED.  THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO APPLIED TO PRESENT AT THE 2020 SAZAEYC CONFERENCE.  PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

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Better Together: Strengthening Connections Between Educators, Families, and Our Communities
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference
Virtual Event 
December 5, 2020
Call for Presenters
Proposals due Wednesday, September 16
***DEADLINE EXTENDED***
Proposals now due Wednesday, September 30

We are interested in bringing together early childhood educators and families for an online conference during a time that is challenging to our community and the early childhood profession.  We are looking to be a positive resource and means for educators and families to feel supported as well as to be able to engage in networking opportunities.  We want to be mindful of what is happening in our community and present on timely topics.  For this we will focus on Family Engagement (including sessions designed specifically for families), Social Justice in the Early Childhood Years, and Self-Care and Mindfulness.  As we move to an online platform for the conference, we are looking for presenters that have experience and knowledge in presenting virtually. Please consider submitting a proposal and helping us increase the diversity of voices in our community.   

The 2020 SAZAEYC Annual Conference will be an online professional development opportunity to:

• Support one another during a challenging time as we learn together
• 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.

The conference will utilize various platforms and offer both live and recorded sessions, ranging from 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours in length.  Most sessions will be recorded with an opportunity for participants to ask questions through an online platform.  Live sessions will include time for Q & A.  Once your session is selected, the committee will provide more information about platform, session length, and other necessary details.

Please consider the following session tracks when submitting your application:

• Family Engagement (including sessions designed specifically for families)
• Social Justice in the Early Childhood Years
• Self-Care and Mindfulness

Session proposals for the 2020 SAZAEYC Virtual Conference may be submitted through Google Forms. 

Stay up to date with conference information through our website:  sazaeyc.org

Please direct questions to: conference@sazaeyc.org