EDC Presents at the 2019 NAEYC Annual Conference
Join EDC at the 2019 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, November 20–23, in Nashville, Tennessee. Each year, the conference engages over 7,000 early childhood professionals in learning, sharing their expertise, and networking.
This year, EDC early childhood experts will present seven sessions focused on supporting children’s early literacy and STEM learning. Explore all of our sessions.
TIME | SESSION | PRESENTERS | LOCATION |
Wednesday, November 20 | |||
8:15–11:15 a.m. | Multiple Perspectives on Supporting Language in Preschool Classrooms: Moving Research into Practice (A featured presentation sponsored by NAEYC’s Black Caucus Interest Forum) | David Dickinson Panel of oral language experts | Davidson Ballroom Salon C3 Music City Center |
12–3 p.m. | Loving—and Learning—Science with Young Children: Expanding Themes into Science Inquiry by Bringing in the Practices of Science and Engineering with Hands-On, Direct Exploration | Cindy Hoisington Peggy Ashbrook Anne Lowry Ann Marie Cornelison | Davidson Ballroom Salon C1/C2 Music City Center |
Thursday, November 21 | |||
8–9:30 a.m. | To Pin or Not to Pin? Choosing, Using, and Sharing High-Quality STEM Resources | Cindy Hoisington Sherri Peterson Beth Van Meeteren Peggy Ashbrook | Legends D Omni Nashville
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11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Early Math Interest Forum | Electric Omni Nashville
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1–2:30 p.m. | The Family Math Movement: Collaborations to Promote Access to Early Mathematics Learning Opportunities | Kristen Reed Jessica Young
| Room 104C Music City Center
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Friday, November 22 | |||
4:45–5:45 p.m. | Early Childhood Science Interest Forum | Cindy Hoisington
| Electric Omni Nashville |
Saturday, November 23 | |||
9:30–10:45 a.m. | Using Technology in Early Learning Environments: Practical Tools and Strategies for Supporting All, Including Young Multilingual Learners | Davidson Ballroom Salon C1/C2 Music City Center | |