Presenters and Proposals Sought for Early Childhood Conferences

Presenters and proposals are being sought for several upcoming conferences relating to early childhood education in Pennsylvania.

OCDEL Conference

The state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking experienced presenters to share expertise during the upcoming 2024-25 PA Pre-K Counts & Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Grantee Meeting on April 30 and May 1. Each session at the conference - which will take place at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Summit - will be an hour-and-a-half and focus on data-informed practices, strategies, and lessons learned.

OCDEL is also seeking Pre-K Counts and Head Start program leaders who have demonstrated success in administrative areas to lead or co-present on program-based content.

Those interested in leading a session should complete an online form. 

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Voices for the Future

Another upcoming conference, Early Childhood Education: Breaking Barriers, Empowering Voices for the Future, is seeking presenters. Participants can share their knowledge and skills with educators and community leaders at the conference.

Presentations should address challenges in early childhood education, how to amplify diverse voices, and how to shape the future of education. The event will take place June 14 in Philadelphia. It will include speakers, workshops, networking, and a vendor marketplace.

Seminars will run from one to two hours. Each session should include at least 10 to 15 minutes of interactive or discussion-based activities to engage participants. To learn how to submit to be a presenter at the conference, visit its website.

Division for Early Childhood

The Division for Early Childhood is accepting proposals for the 41st Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families. The conference will take place on October 7 in Portland, Oregon.

Proposals are due by Tuesday, February 18. Information on how to submit to the conference is available online.