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Thursday Sessions
6:45 – 7:30 AM | ROSEN CENTRE
87 Jazzercise
Join us for a 45-minute Jazzercise class! Jazzercise is a combination of aerobic, HIIT cardio, and dance fitness that is safe and effective for all ages and fitness levels. The first 25 people to take the class will receive a Jazzercise gift!
Nancy Griswold, Former NAEYC General Counsel
ROSEN CENTRE GRAND BALLROOM D
8:00 – 9:30 AM | ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
FEATURED SESSION
88 Innovating Pathways in Early Childhood Education: Practices that Move the Field Forward
Innovation in early childhood education is about reimagining the pathways and practices that help educators and leaders thrive. Join The Council Table Live at NAEYC for a dynamic conversation with national leaders on workforce development, educator pathways, and bold practices that strengthen early learning for children, families, and communities.
Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition Michelle Kang, NAEYC Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation
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PRESENTED BY 89 Big Dollars and Common Sense: How and Why New Jersey Dedicated $ 143 Million to Child Care Facilities as a“ Cold-Blooded” Economic Development Strategy
Tara Colton, New Jersey Economic Development Authority( NJEDA)
Alexandra Himmel, New Jersey Economic Development Authority( NJEDA)
Harlenny Javierrondon, New Jersey Economic Development Authority( NJEDA)
W305 Infants & Toddlers Advocacy / Public Policy
90 Right-Sizing Regulations in Early Childhood Education Paola Andujar, NAEYC Lauren Hogan, NAEYC
Dana Schmock, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Jackie Firmin, New Hampshire AEYC
W414C Adults Advocacy / Public Policy
Earn 0.2 CEUs for this session.
91 Exploring the Elements of Creative Movement in Preschool Education
Samantha Webber, Eastman School of Music, The University of Rochester
W208C Preschoolers Arts and Music
2025 NAEYC Annual Conference: In this Place, We Learn. For Every Child, We Lead.
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