Friday Sessions
10:00 – 11:30 AM | ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
352 Using Conscious Discipline and Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices to Dismantle the School-to- Prison Pipeline Phenomenon Valerie Parker, Conscious Discipline
W304G All Children Social and Emotional Development
353 Learning from Young Children: Joy, Mindfulness, and Creativity Michele Lucia, Walden University
W208AB Adults Spotlight Session
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354 Back to Basics: Essential Skills and Practice Knowledge for Early Childhood Education Professionals Gloria Goodwin, ECE Professionals
W307AB Adults Teaching and Instructional Practices
Young and Emerging Professionals( YEP) Interest Forum business meeting will take place in Room W307AB, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
355 Navigating Early Childhood Media Use with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 5 Cs Framework and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Jenny Radesky, American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC
W206A All Children Technology and Digital Media
356 Building your Tech Initiative: Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Technology Approach That Aligns with Your Center Amy Turcotte, Project Eagle Kelli Roehr, Project Eagle
W305 All Children Technology and Digital Media
Technology and Young Children Interest Forum business meeting will take place in Room W305, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
12:00 – 12:45 PM | ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
357 Your vote counts! Meet the NAEYC Governing Board Candidates
The slate for the Governing Board election will be introduced. Candidates will make brief statements and share their thoughts on leading the Association. This year’ s election includes candidates for Vice President, Secretary, two At-Large Members, and one Student Member.
You can also meet the candidates at the NAEYCLand Poster Session located in the Expo on Thursday from 4:30-6:00 PM and in Homeroom on Friday from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. And be sure to VOTE!
W202 NAEYC Activities
108 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference: In this Place, We Learn. For Every Child, We Lead.