Announcements
Your vote counts! Meet the NAEYC Governing Board Candidates
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 12:00 – 12:45 PM
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER ROOM W202
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 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!
Please remember to wear your NAEYC name badge at all times.
NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 1:00 – 2:00 PM
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER ROOM W202
Join NAEYC President Tonia Durden, Treasurer Nicole Woods, Chief Executive Officer Michelle Kang, Chief Operations and Finance Officer Nanette Lawson, and members of NAEYC’ s Governing Board as they reflect on the progress in the past year and share priorities for the year ahead.
NAEYC’ s vision: Each and every child thrives and learns in a society dedicated to ensuring all children reach their full potential.
NAEYC’ s mission: NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for each and every child, 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.
NAEYC’ s 4 Strategic Priorities
› High-Quality Early Childhood Education › The Profession
› Professional Membership, Leadership, and Innovation
› Organizational Excellence
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2025 NAEYC Annual Conference: In this Place, We Learn. For Every Child, We Lead.