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Interest Forums Business Meetings
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander( AANHPI) Interest Forum
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
The NAEYC Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander( AANHPI) Interest Forum invites you to join a vibrant community where early childhood practitioners can connect, learn, and share perspectives on creating culturally responsive environments for young children of AANHPI descent. This forum provides AANHPI educators a space to see themselves represented, find community, and break isolation, while also offering all educators opportunities to better support AANHPI children, families, and colleagues. Together, we examine shifting demographics and research to inform best practices. Please come share your stories and expertise with us as we build this inclusive community!
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Early Childhood Directors and Administrators Interest Forum
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
The Early Childhood Directors and Administrators Forum is a dedicated space designed to foster connection, collaboration, and support among early childhood education directors and administrators. This meeting will serve as a chance to discuss the unique challenges that directors and administrators face. This will be a space to share advice and best practices and will offer the unique opportunity to connect with fellow leaders who understand the complex responsibilities of program administration.
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Early Childhood Science Interest Forum
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Come and join the Early Childhood Science Interest Forum at NAEYC’ s Annual Conference! This is an opportunity to share with members who have an interest in early childhood STEM. We aim to build understandings of the nature of quality science teaching and learning and to promote the understanding of the importance of engaging young children in inquiry-based science curriculum. To that end, we discuss the current or ongoing work of the members as well as introducing science topics of interest with resources to facilitate learning. We also extend an invitation to join us at our virtual monthly meetings.
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Faith Based Interest Forum 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Come join us and learn about the Faith Based Interest Forum. During our meeting we will meet to talk about our interests, challenges, issues, accomplishments, and goals. This is your opportunity to collaborate with others in our field who either work in faith-based settings or have a passion for faith-based settings. All are welcome!
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Laboratory Schools Interest Forum
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Early childhood professionals who are affiliated with college / university laboratory schools are invited to gather, visit with others, and discuss their experiences. This is a chance to make connections and share information about how our work impacts the field of early childhood.
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LGBTQ + Interest Forum 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
The LGBTQ + Interest Forum Business Meeting will offer community, planning and a safe place for members of the LGBTQ + and allies. All are welcome.
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Rural Children and Families Interest Forum
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
The Rural Interest Forum will highlight the impact felt in rural states as a result of changes in Federal funding of programs supporting young children and their families.
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Latino Interest Forum 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Join us for a warm and welcoming networking gathering where you can engage in meaningful discussions about important topics affecting the Latino community, such as access to quality early childhood education and the shortage of bilingual and culturally responsive educators. This meeting is more than just a meetup; it ' s a great opportunity to celebrate and recognize our contributions to early childhood education in the U. S., amplify our voices within NAEYC, and connect with a supportive community that fosters growth and shared learning.
Acompáñanos para una cálida y acogedora reunión de nuestra red de profesionales latinos( networking), donde podrás participar en conversaciones significativas sobre temas importantes que afectan a la comunidad latina, como el acceso a una educación infantil de alta calidad y la escasez de educadores bilingües y culturalmente receptivos. Esta reunión es más que un simple encuentro; es una excelente oportunidad para celebrar y reconocer nuestras contribuciones a la educación infantil en los Estados Unidos, amplificar nuestras voces dentro de NAEYC y conectarte con una comunidad solidaria que fomenta el crecimiento y el aprendizaje compartido.
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2025 NAEYC Annual Conference: In this Place, We Learn. For Every Child, We Lead.
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