SAZAEYC wants to thank each of the sponsors and exhibitors of the
2021 SAZAEYC Annual Conference
for their partnership and support of our virtual conference.
Please continue to use this page to reference these great companies and organizations.
You may find more information, including videos and website links, below.
2021 SAZAEYC Annual Conference
for their partnership and support of our virtual conference.
Please continue to use this page to reference these great companies and organizations.
You may find more information, including videos and website links, below.
Conference mini sessions
Throughout the conference, sponsors of the event will hold "mini-sessions." There are many benefits of engaging in these times with our sponsors:
Please take a few minutes to read about our wonderful supporters below.
- 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!!!
Please take a few minutes to read about our wonderful supporters below.
GOLD SPONSORS
TURQUOISE SPONSORS
COPPER SPONSORS
Child Care Resource and Referral - Arizona
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Sun Auto Tire and Service
Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative
Tucson Values Teachers
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Sun Auto Tire and Service
Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative
Tucson Values Teachers
EXHIBITORS
Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC)
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP)
Raising Special Kids
TGS Educational Consulting
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (SAZAEYC)
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP)
Raising Special Kids
TGS Educational Consulting
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (SAZAEYC)
SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
University of Arizona College of Education
Website: coe.arizona.edu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UAZEducation/
Instagram: uazeducation
Twitter: UAZEducation
Representative: Angela Botello, Coordinator for UArizona, abotello@arizona.edu, 520-621-9925
Website: coe.arizona.edu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UAZEducation/
Instagram: uazeducation
Twitter: UAZEducation
Representative: Angela Botello, Coordinator for UArizona, abotello@arizona.edu, 520-621-9925
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood (BAS EC) primary focus is to create early childhood practitioners who have a deep understanding of how to best meet the developmental and learning needs of children birth through age 8 and their families. Through an entirely 100% online, asynchronous program, students will gain a deeper knowledge of early childhood professional skills related to teaching, mentoring, coaching, and administration. Learn more about this fully online option using the links below. Website: https://online.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/online-bachelor-applied-science-early-childhood-education-applied-science-bas and https://ece.azcast.arizona.edu/ |
Early Childhood Education, B.A.E.
Are you interested in teaching children from birth through grade 3? The two-year Early Childhood Education, B.A.E., program begins in the fall semester and culminates in both a Bachelor of Arts in Education and an Arizona Teaching Certification for birth through grade three when all requirements are met. The program uses a cohort model, which allows you to complete the program with the same group of students for four semesters. Best of all, you graduate ready for your own classroom! Website: new.coe.arizona.edu/programs/early-childhood-education-bae |
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First Things First
Representative: Chinna Garza, cgarza@firstthingsfirst.org
Our Mission: First Things First is Arizona's only public funding source dedicated exclusively to early childhood, committed to the healthy development and learning of young children from birth to age 5. Our voter-initiated statewide organization funds early childhood education and health programs to prepare Arizona's youngest citizens to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. First Things First partners with families and communities to help kids have positive nurturing experiences through our quality early care and education programs, preventive health efforts, and supporting parents in their role as their child's first teachers.
Website: https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AZFirstThingsFirst/
Instagram: @azfirstthingsfirst
Twitter: @AZFTF
Representative: Chinna Garza, cgarza@firstthingsfirst.org
Our Mission: First Things First is Arizona's only public funding source dedicated exclusively to early childhood, committed to the healthy development and learning of young children from birth to age 5. Our voter-initiated statewide organization funds early childhood education and health programs to prepare Arizona's youngest citizens to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. First Things First partners with families and communities to help kids have positive nurturing experiences through our quality early care and education programs, preventive health efforts, and supporting parents in their role as their child's first teachers.
Website: https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AZFirstThingsFirst/
Instagram: @azfirstthingsfirst
Twitter: @AZFTF
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Kaplan Early Learning Company
Representative: Ron Duhart, rduhart@kaplanco.com, 1-800-334-2014 ext. 5021
Kaplan has been proudly supporting the education community for over 50 years as a full-service provider that offers a wide array of high-quality classroom materials and resources from furniture to delivery and set-up, playground design and installation. As a Company we pride ourselves with having quality materials and resources for staff, students and families, Complete classroom design and set up, Furniture to meet all grade level needs, Resources that support the new distance learning protocols, Inclusion materials and resources, PPE and social distancing materials, Technology, Curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten, equity and diversity resources, Social Emotional resources and much more.
Website: www.kaplanco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaplanCo
Instagram: @kaplanco
Twitter: @KaplanCo
Representative: Ron Duhart, rduhart@kaplanco.com, 1-800-334-2014 ext. 5021
Kaplan has been proudly supporting the education community for over 50 years as a full-service provider that offers a wide array of high-quality classroom materials and resources from furniture to delivery and set-up, playground design and installation. As a Company we pride ourselves with having quality materials and resources for staff, students and families, Complete classroom design and set up, Furniture to meet all grade level needs, Resources that support the new distance learning protocols, Inclusion materials and resources, PPE and social distancing materials, Technology, Curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten, equity and diversity resources, Social Emotional resources and much more.
Website: www.kaplanco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaplanCo
Instagram: @kaplanco
Twitter: @KaplanCo
TURQUOISE SPONSORS
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Discount School Supply
Representative: Brooke Loeffler, bloeffler@discountschoolsupply.com, (858) 692-0399 Discount School Supply offers the best prices on quality products for early childhood educators, caregivers and parents of young children to support child development and learning. We make it easy to shop from dozens of different categories, including: Arts & Crafts, Active and Dramatic Play, Infant & Toddler, Furniture, STEM, Special Needs and more; teachers and caregivers simply save more with Discount School Supply. Website: www.discountschoolsupply.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiscountSchoolSupply Instagram: @discountschoolsupply Twitter: @School_Supplies |
COPPER SPONSORS
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Child Care Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource & Referral – ARIZONA (CCR&R) is a statewide program of Child & Family Resources, Inc. that provides information, resources, and support to families, childcare programs (homes and centers) and the community. As a licensed center or certified child care group or family child care home, you are automatically listed with CCR&R and able to receive the benefits we have to offer such as free referrals to your business, expulsion and suspension intakes, business and regulatory information, resources for you or the families you serve and much more! Call our Child Care Information Line at 1.800.308.9000 Monday – Friday, 8:00a to 6:00p and Saturday, 8:00a to Noon or visit our website 24/7 at www.azccrr.com. Website: www.azccrr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arizonachildcare Instagram: @azccrr |
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Lakeshore Learning Materials
Representative: Andrea Dunlap, Regional Manager, adunlap@lakeshorelearning.com From intentionally designed learning environments to engaging, hands-on materials that open a world of play and discovery, Lakeshore is committed to offering our customers the very best. With a clear focus on quality, durability and safety, our teacher-developed products help the littlest learners prepare for school while supporting educators and parents at the same time. So if you’re looking for child-centered classroom furniture, one-of-a-kind dramatic play materials or hundreds of other items you won’t find anywhere else, look to Lakeshore. Website: www.lakeshorelearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeshorelearning/ Instagram: @lakeshorelearning Twitter: @LakeshoreLM |
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Sun Auto Tire and Service
Representative: Gloria Ovsevits, gloria@gbautosvc.com Excellence in automotive care - extending the life of vehicles mile after mile with outstanding customer service at the hands of expert automotive professionals. Website: https://sun.auto |
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Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative (TREC)
Representative: Alicia Durbin, adurbin@arizona.edu TREC is a collaborative group committed to supporting birth-12th grade educators’ professional learning in the Tucson Region. Our mission is to bring together the region’s educators, resources, and partners to support their evolving professional growth. Our rationale is built on acknowledging that no single entity can do it all. This is why we have developed a number of partnerships that will invite innovative ideas and collaborations across stakeholders to go beyond individual district’s or school’s professional learning efforts. TREC aims to build professional development capacity, increase teacher retention, and develop teacher leaders to support student learning. Website: www.trecarizona.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonRegionalEducatorCollaborative Instagram: @trecarizona Twitter: TRECarizona |
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Tucson Values Teachers
Tucson Values Teachers (TVT) is a partnership of business leaders, educators and individuals with a shared mission to inspire support of PreK-12 teachers in Southern Arizona through community collaborations that attract, retain, and celebrate teacher excellence. We recognize the critical role teachers play in student achievement and the vital influence they have on the future of Tucson and our region. Through our work, we seek to raise public awareness of the value of the teaching profession and provide a range of programs to support teachers professionally and financially. Website: www.tucsonvaluesteachers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonValuesTeachers/ Instagram: @tucsonvaluesteachers Twitter: @tweet4teachers |
EXHIBITORS
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Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC)
Representative: Dr. Eric Bucher, Executive Director, ebucher@azaeyc.org Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit early childhood membership association, Affiliate of NAEYC, and Sister Affiliate with SAZAEYC in the Grand Canyon State. AzAEYC advances equity in early care and education and supports a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession. AzAEYC's signature initiatives include advocacy/public policy training, racial and social justice professional development, systems building and community partnerships, and AZToolkit - a one-stop online web platform that helps child care providers save time, save money, and improve quality. Learn more at azaeyc.org Website: http://www.azaeyc.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AzAEYC Instagram: @azaeyc Twitter: @AzAEYC |
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Arizona Early Intervention Program
Representative: Edd Schommer, 602-532-9960 or 888-592-0140, Spanish 602-635-9810 The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is Arizona's statewide interagency system of services and supports for families of infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or delays. AzEIP is established by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which provides eligible children and their families access to services to enhance the capacity of families and caregivers to support the child's development. Website: https://des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-infant and https://des.az.gov/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialArizonaDES Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArizonaDES AzEIP Overview from ArizonaDES on Vimeo. |
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Raising Special Kids
Raising Special Kids exists to improve the lives of children with the full range of disabilities, from birth to age 26, by providing support, training, information and individual assistance so families can become effective advocates for their childen. Website: https://raisingspecialkids.org |
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TGS Educational Consulting
TGS Educational Consulting helps schools, nonprofits, and government agencies to transform the wicked systemic issues that vex all leaders of caring organizations into opportunities to demonstrate excellence in any environment. Website: https://www.tgseducationalconsulting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgsedconsulting |
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Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (SAZAEYC)
We believe all young children should thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. The Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. Website: www.sazaeyc.org Visit our SAZAEYC store: www.sazaeycmarketplace.com Facebook: @southernarizonaaeyc Instagram: @sazaeyc Are you interested in becoming a member of NAEYC/SAZAEYC? Learn more about the benefits of membership and how to join at www.sazaeyc.org/membership.html. |
Thank you to our additional sponsors and supporters!
Jonathan Bradley - mini grant sponsorship
Second Street Children's School - session sponsorship
Elsa Peterson - translation services
Denisse Hernandez de Ortiz - translation services
Make Way for Books - conference rooms for presenters
Second Street Children's School - session sponsorship
Elsa Peterson - translation services
Denisse Hernandez de Ortiz - translation services
Make Way for Books - conference rooms for presenters