2014 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo

the NAEYC Annual Conference & EXPODELIVERING ON THE PROMISE OF EARLY LEARNING

November 5–8, 2014Dallas, Texas

Join your colleagues for the must-attend conference of the year!

Register now to attend!

WHO ATTENDS?Teachers and staff in

center- and home-based child care Head Start and Early Head Start preschool and elementary school

programsFaculty, trainers, researchers, students,

and advocates

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Choose from hundreds of 1½- and 3-hour

sessions Take a break from your routine to explore the

extraordinary with the leading minds in our field

Discover new ideas and solutions through sessions and conversations with your peers

See the newest products and resources in the exhibit hall and NAEYC Shop

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ON BEHALF OF NAEYC, I invite you to join thousands of your colleagues as we kick it up in Dallas at the 2014 Annual Conference & Expo! I am truly excited about what we have in store this year. In particular, we are proud to debut Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes (Great Beginnings, Bright Futures), a new initiative that will focus on the strengths and needs of Spanish-speaking children, fam-ilies, and staff across the

Americas. As part of this initiative, attendees will experience new sessions conducted in Spanish on topics of critical interest, as well as new sessions on dual language learning and sessions that focus on best practices in early childhood education in Latin America.

We are also thrilled to host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,

professor of psychology at Temple University, whose presentation “It’s a Talk Back! Engaging the Whole Nation in a Giant Conversation” will have you enthu-siastically up on your feet.

The Annual Conference is a powerful opportunity for professional growth and opportunities to net-work with world-renowned experts. It is your chance to discover new ways of thinking and find big ideas you can easily apply in your day-to-day routine. You’ll find 700+ educational sessions, opportunities to learn about the latest research and cutting-edge products, and you will leave feeling inspired and recharged. There is something for everyone at the Annual Conference!

Mark your calendars now and I hope to meet you in Dallas!

Sincerely,

Rhian Evans AllvinExecutive Director

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The NAEYC national conference provides won-derful opportunities to reconnect with early childhood educators from across the United States. No other conference is as engaging in terms of learning new strategies for working with young children. The sessions provide a wealth of information that can be applied to a variety of settings and the structure of sessions allow for substantive discussion and reflection. It is a fantastic experience!

Sandra M. Linder, PhDAssistant Professor of Early Childhood

Mathematics EducationCoordinator of Early Childhood Education

Clemson University, School of Education

Advocating for quality and compensationn Financing high-quality programsn Implications of early childhood

educators’ wages on early learn-ing and child care policies

n Mobilizing parents, profession-als, and communities around the importance of the early years

n The changing federal landscape for child care, Head Start, K–12, and higher education policy and funding

n The status of Latino children and families

n Effects of early childhood educators’ compensation on recruitment and retention

Presenters include

n Jackie Bezosn Helen Blankn ● Libby Doggettn ● Ellen Galinskyn ● Marcy Guddemin ● Diane Levinn ● Ann Linehann ● Shannon Rudisilln ● Jorge Saenz De Viteri

Enhancing early childhood educators’ competencen The importance of strong language

and communication skillsn Hands-on learning for tomorrow’s

creative problem solvers

n Fostering self-regulation for preschoolers

n Literacy and numeracy for infants and toddlers

n Enhancing children’s thinking skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math

n Applications of play research for early childhood professionals

n Outdoor adventure play experiences

Presenters include

n Barbara Bowmann Juanita Copleyn Ann Epsteinn Luis Hernandezn Constance Kamiin Rusty Keelern Samuel Meiselsn Thomas Mooren Michael Patte

Topics and presenters for 11/2- and 3-hour sessions:

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Administering high-quality programs for young childrenn Strategies for identifying, engaging,

and sustaining a strong leadership base within your organization

n The art and science of leadership and supervision of adults

n Legal and ethical issues affecting early childhood programs

n Fiscal management and financial analysis

n Recruitment and retention of male early childhood educators

n Creating welcoming programsn Issues of comfort, convenience,

control, and command in early childhood education

Presenters include

n Holly Elissa Brunon Mimi Brodsky Chenfeldn Janet Gonzalez-Mena n Chantal Lamourelle

n Ronald McGuckinn Martha Muñozn Bradley Smithn Debra Sullivann Rodney West

Providing professionalpreparation and ongoingprofessional developmentn Encouraging preservice teachers

to use intentional and meaningful methods to plan environments

n The CLASS system and teacher education

n The state of the state of lab schoolsn Professional development in many

forms—coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance

n Coaching across cultural boundariesn Powerful interactions among adults

and effective interactions between teachers and children

n Uses of technology in professional development

Presenters include

n Nancy Pennington Alexandern Richard Cohenn Judy Jablonn Karen Nemethn Frances Rustn Anna Paula da Silvan Fran Simon



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I return to the NAEYC Annual Conference year after year be-cause it is the finest venue for connecting and reconnecting with early childhood colleagues from every part of my career: Head Start, public health, child care, T/TA, teacher education, and social justice. No other confer-ence I attend (and I attend many) gives me so many opportunities to extend, solidify, or create mean-ingful professional relationships.

Steve ShumanSenior Training and Technical

Assistance AssociateEducation Development Center, Inc.

3-hour sessionPart I: Early childhood education across the Americas

Moderator: Miriam Cal-deron, former Senior Advisor on Early Learning Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Do-mestic Policy Council, White House. Sandra Gutierrez, National Director, Abriendo Puertas; and Florencia López Boo, Senior Social Protection Economist, Inter-American Development Bank

Part II: Best practices in dual language learning

Moderator: Miriam Calderon; Linda Espinosa, Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood

Education at the University of Missouri, Columbia; and Kar-en Nemeth, author, consul-tant, and presenter focusing on effective early education for dual language learners

1½-hour sessionsYou, me, and the ABCs: Inspiring English- and Spanish-speaking young learnersMichael Rosen

President’s Seminar: Tackling the complexi-ties of workforce com-pensation: A dialogue

Carol Brunson Day, moderator; Panelists Anne Mitchell, Barbara Bowman, and Sue Russell

Featured SessionsOpening Keynote Address

It’s a Talk-Back! Engaging the Whole Nation in a Giant ConversationKathy Hirsh-Pasek, Professor of Psychology at Temple University

Closing General Session

Fiesta de MúsicaFeaturing well-known Latin artists

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Higher Education: Finding clear pathways

Rhian Evans Allvin

Common Core and DAP: Can they coexist?

Jill Davis and Elizabeth Ethridge

The powerful impact of child care relationships, experi-ences, and environments on all domains of infant/toddler developmentJ. Ronald Lally and Peter Mangione

The roots and evolutionary journeys of three well-known early childhood curriculum approaches: Why they were developed, how they evolved, and what makes them successful

Diane Dodge, Larry Schweinhart, Amelia Gambetti, and Jerlean Daniel

The need for strategic lead-ership in building anti-bias programs:Reflections from experienced

early childhood leaders

Debbie LeeKeenan, John Nimmo, and Louise Derman-Sparks

Breaking new ground in early childhood science: Best practices in action illus-trate a new National Science Teachers Association Position Statement

Peggy Ashbrook, Linda Froschauer, Cindy Hoisington, and Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren

Children’s play opportunities are not equitable: Access to quality play experi-ences as a social justice issue

Olga Jarrett, John Sutterby, Darlene DeMarie, and Vera Stenhouse

Meet the authors and illustrators: Children’s literature at NAEYC

Moderator, Holly Seplocha

Emerging technologies for empowering children: Showcasing innovative tools

and pedagogies that transform

teaching and inspire learning

Mark Bailey, Bonnie Blagojevic, Diane Bales, and Warren Buckleitner


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The best thing about the annual conference is the opportunity for me, as someone who has present-ed professional development for decades, to learn from others. It’s such a great time for me to keep up-to-date on best practice, learn from leaders in the field, and connect with colleagues. I always come away feeling nourished and inspired, and I know that helps me nourish and inspire others.

Hedda SharapanDirector of Early Childhood Initiatives

The Fred Rogers Company

NEW!Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes

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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is proud to announce Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes, a new initiative at the 2014 Annual Conference and Expo that will focus on ensuring children and families whose home language is Spanish have opportuni-ties to participate in high-quality programs—across the Americas.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes will include

Sessions conducted in Spanish on topics of inter-est across the field

Sessions on dual language learning and family engagement (conducted in English or Spanish)

Sessions on best practices in early childhood ed-ucation in Latin America (conducted in Spanish)

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes will begin with two Featured Session panel presentations on

Wednesday, November 5 (simultaneously interpreted in Spanish and English):

Early childhood education across the Americas Best practices in dual language learning

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes will include more than 40 1½-hour sessions, Thursday through Saturday, concluding with a Fiesta de Música, featuring well-known Latin artists!

Separate Fee WorkshopsNAEYC will offer the following Separate Fee Workshops on Tuesday, November 4. You must register in advance; on-site registration will not be available.

Meeting NAEYC Professional Prepara-tion Standards: A Self-Study Workshop for Higher Education Faculty 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Continuous Program Quality Improvement Through Program Portfolio Creation and Revision 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Preparing Classrooms and Teaching Staff to Demonstrate Qual-ity During the NAEYC Site Visit 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Training-of-Trainers for Program Admin-istrators: Classroom-Based Assessment of Preschoolers 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Training-of-Trainers for Program Admin-istrators: Developmentally Appropriate Practice 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Join in the

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How to registerThere are three ways to register: online, by fax, or by mail. To register, visit www.naeyc.org/conference.

Registration Fees and Deadlines Early Bird Regular After October 10 ends September 12 September 13–October 10

Member $265 $295 $355

Nonmember $370 $400 $460

Student Member $145 $145 $145

Student Nonmember $205 $205 $205

One-Day Member $160 $160 $160

One-Day Nonmember $240 $240 $240To be eligible for Student Registration, you must be a full-time student and enclose a copy of your valid student ID.

Group RegistrationEach person in your group of 10 or more will receive $10 off her or his Conference Registration fee. To qualify, all registrants in the group must be at the same address and all names must be submitted at the same time; only ONE payment to cover all registrations will be accepted. Registrations that arrive later will NOT be eligible for the group discount, nor will they count toward the 10-person minimum.

NAEYC membershipTo receive the member discount, you must provide your valid/current NAEYC membership ID#. For questions about your current mem-bership or to join NAEYC, call NAEYC’s Member Services at 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460, ext. 4, or visit www.naeyc.org/membership.

CEUs and undergraduate creditDid you know you can earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) or undergraduate credit for attending the NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo? For more information, go to www.naeyc.org/conference/ceus.

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Schedule at a GlanceTuesday, November 4

8:30 a.m.–4:00/5:00 p.m. Separate Fee Workshops

1:00–7:00 p.m. Conference Registration

Wednesday, November 5

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Conference Registration

8:30–11:30 a.m. Sessions

12:30–3:30 p.m. Sessions

4:00–5:30 p.m. Opening Keynote Address

5:30–7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Explore more than 1,000 booths featuring the latest learning tools and materials. Network with representatives from hundreds of companies.

Thursday, November 6




10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall



Friday, November 7






12:00 noon–12:45 p.m. NAEYC Meet the Candidates

1:00–2:30 p.m. NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall. Learn about the status of the Association, including priorities for 2014. Share kudos and concerns with the NAEYC Governing Board and other Assocition leaders.



Saturday, November 8







3:00–4:30 p.m. Closing General Session

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Hotel Single/Double Triple/Quad Walk or Ride?

1. Omni Dallas Convention Center $199 $219 Walk (NAEYC Co-Headquarter hotel)

2. Hyatt Regency Dallas $199 $219 Ride (NAEYC Co-Headquarter hotel)

3. Sheraton Dallas Hotel $189 $189 Ride

4. The Adolphus Hotel $198 $218 (no quad) Ride

5. Aloft Dallas Downtown $189 $199 Walk

Hotel room rates for the 2014 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo include a fee that is provided to the Association to subsidize the costs of Conference meeting space, shuttle bus services, and other related services.

Please stay only at an official NAEYC hotel!When NAEYC brings the Annual Conference into a city, we negotiate with hotels to block a sufficient number of guest rooms for attendees. For 2014, NAEYC has contracted with five Dallas properties to suit a variety of needs. We want you to enjoy the hospitality of high-quality accommodations. You deserve it!

Keep in mind that if NAEYC does not fulfill our contractual obligations with these hotels, the Association will be re-quired to pay significant financial penalties. Please support your professional association by making your reservation with an NAEYC official hotel. Thank you.

Hotel rates

Go to www.naeyc.org/conference/ to make hotel reservations.

No matter what your interest, Dallas offers something for everyone!

History Buffs. Visit historic Fair Park located just five minutes from downtown Dallas. Tour the Hall of State, the African Amer-ican Museum, the Museum of Nature and Science, and more.

Shopper’s Paradise. Visit one or both of Dallas’s premier shopping destinations, NorthPark Center and the Galleria Dallas, for everything fashion, with a side trip to Highland Park Village for haute couture finds.

The Music Scene. The Deep Ellum neighborhood is recognized as a birthplace of early blues and jazz. Today’s Deep Ellum has an exploding music scene with venues such as Adair’s Saloon, The Door, Prophet Bar, and the Curtain Club.

Delicious Dining. Dallas offers cuisine created by such renowned chefs as Dean Fearing, Stephan Pyles, Kent Rathbun, and John Tesar. Be sure to try a Tex-Mex meal and some famous Texas barbecue!

Dallas Attractions

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The Texas Association for the Education of Young Childrenpresents

Education is BIG (Like everything else in Texas)Join the Texas AEYC and your fellow early childhood colleagues for an evening of great Texas food and music at Gilley’s Dallas (Home of the Urban Cowboy Legacy). Pack your boots and cowboy hat to enjoy a fun evening of line dancing, bull riding, and a great Texas BBQ dinner!

Thursday, November 6, 20147:00–11:00 p.m.Cost: $55.00 per person

Purchase your tickets now using NAEYC’s Conference Registration form or when registering online. You may pick up your tickets on-site at the TAEYC booth in NAEYC’s Registration area. Tickets may not be pur-chased on-site. Transportation will be provided.

NAEYC invites you to the 2014 Annual Conference Expo! The Expo—always one of the most popular parts of the Annual

Conference—will feature more than 1,000 exhibit booths with the latest learning tools and materials. Make time to network with rep-resentatives from hundreds of companies and organizations that specialize in resources for children from birth through age 8. While in the NAEYC Exhibit Hall, also be sure to visit the NAEYC Shop for the latest resources!

The Expo will be open every day of the An-nual Conference–it will take more than one day to fully experience this marketplace of ideas! Also, the hours have been extended this year on Thursday and Friday after sessions end.

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Annual Conference Expo

DallasAEYC’s Honoring the Profession LuncheonSaturday, November 8, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Honoring the Profession is an annual event founded by the Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children (DallasAEYC) to honor and appreciate all the Dallas metropolitan area professionals in early childhood education. This year’s event will be held in conjunction with the NAEYC Conference.

Honoring the Profession is planned and presented by a community group of Dallas county schools and agencies coordinated by DallasAEYC, including Child-CareGroup, Eastfield College, Texas A&M University– Commerce, Head Start of Greater Dallas, Mi Escuelita Preschool, Parker-Chase, Educational First Steps, Bright Horizons, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Texas Association for Infant Mental Health, Collin County AEYC, and Momentous Institute. Look on the DallasAEYC website for more information about registration. www.DallasAEYC.org.

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Remember…Election Day is November 4, 2014—Make sure you vote!On November 4, your voice can make a difference in national, state, and local elections. But it won’t be heard unless you vote. If you plan to travel to the NAEYC Annual Conference on Election Day, remember to get an absentee ballot in advance. Visit www.naeyc.org/policy/voter_registration_info for more informa-tion. NAEYC does not support or oppose any candidate for public office.


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Visit www.naeyc.org/conference for a complete list of Conference sessions.

Go to www.naeyc.org/conference/workshops for more information.

Go to www.naeyc.org/conference/ to make hotel reservations.

Sponsors NAEYC thanks the following sponsors for their generous support.

GOLD BRONZEPLATINUM SILVER

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