Instructions

Directions: Please complete ALL sections. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered. There should be only one workshop or panel session described per submission. Please submit all proposals by Friday, March 15, 2024.

As you draft your proposal, consider these questions:

• Does your topic raise critical intellectual, moral, or political questions likely to matter to the audience described above?
• Do your methods or claims represent a significant challenge to conventional public wisdom, the existing scholarly literature, or your own initial assumptions about the topic?
• If applicable, does your research make particularly original use of primary, secondary, archival, or online sources?
• Is your presentation innovative or engaging in ways critical to the exploration of your topic? Unique, creative and novel workshops formats are strongly encouraged and will be given priority consideration.

In addition to this form, please attach a proposal that contains the following required information:

• Presentation abstract to be printed in the conference program book and posted on the conference website/ app (100 words or less)
• Descriptive response: Please submit a summary of how your presentation meets the selected conference concentration(s)and the proposal review criteria (maximum of two pages).
• Biographical information for each presenter (100 words or less).
• Headshot for each presenter (for best resolution, please provide an image with a minimum resolution of 150dpi or a minimum of 300 x 300 pixels).

Presentation Criteria

Explain the current ideation of your work; are you researching/creating, implementing, or actively engaging in sustainability practices. This ideation may look like the exploration of the thought processes that lead to the conception of initiatives, strategies, or projects, or implementation involving the execution of plans, turning ideas into tangible practices that manifest in real-world applications, or focusing on ongoing commitment, collaboration, and interaction with sustainable initiatives. Special consideration will be given to proposals that not only clearly articulate transformative ideas, but also meticulously formulate actionable solutions to address our collective needs while empowering a shared call-to-action.

Is the workshop suitable for beginners looking to get started, individuals at an intermediate level, or those with advanced knowledge of the CDA® (Child Development Associate) process and implementation?

Theme: Igniting Innovation in Early Childhood: From Passion to Action

Inspire your Advocacy: Highlight the pivotal role that advocacy plays in igniting positive change. We will delve into innovative strategies, share inspirational stories, and empower one another to transform our passion into action. Together, let's amplify our voices and ignite the positive change needed to shape the future of early childhood education.

Consider the following:

• Share practical examples and case studies that show the effective implementation of advocacy strategies in early childhood education.
• Highlight successful collaborations and partnerships that have amplified the impact of advocacy efforts in the early childhood education sector.
• Explore how advocacy can empower communities, parents, educators, and other stakeholders to actively participate in shaping the future of early childhood education.
• Potential Content:

                - Building Advocacy Networks

                - Collaborative Advocacy Models

                - Community-Based Advocacy Initiatives

                - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Advocacy

- Educator Advocacy Strategies

Ignite Community-Based Career Pathways: Uncover groundbreaking approaches, share your experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance early education career pathways. Let's come together to ignite the flames of innovation and fuel the progress of our community.

Consider the following:

• Uncover groundbreaking approaches, share your experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance early education career pathways. This is an opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, share valuable insights, and collectively work towards advancing our community.
• Highlight innovative approaches and collaborative solutions that contribute to the progression of community-based career pathways.
• Embrace diverse perspectives and experiences that enrich the conversation around community-based career pathways.
• Potential content:

                - Collaborative Partnerships

                - Leveraging Technology & Workforce Data

                - Innovative Training Programs

                - Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Concepts

Trailblaze Equitable Practices: Explore innovative approaches that empower us to trailblaze the creation of inclusive and equitable practices. Together, we can turn our collective passion into actionable initiatives, by fostering an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Consider the following:

• Highlight innovative strategies that go beyond conventional boundaries. Challenge the status quo and explore groundbreaking methodologies that redefine the landscape of early childhood education. This is an opportunity to ignite the power of creativity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to create lasting, positive change.
• Share your groundbreaking insights, research, and best practices that contribute to the development of inclusive and equitable strategies in early childhood education.
• Potential content:

                - Addressing Equity in Access to Quality Education

                - Advocacy for Equitable Policies in Early Childhood Education

                - Cultivating Diversity in Early Childhood Programs

                - Implementing Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching Practices

                - Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Learning Environments

Please confirm that you uploaded the following required documents:

Proposals that are incomplete will not be considered.

The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, March 15, 2024.