VAAEYC’s Annual Conference brings together early childhood educators from across the Commonwealth and beyond and is seeking talented presenters with knowledge to share! This three-day conference held April 3 – 5, 2025 in Richmond, VA will bring together hundreds of educators from across the commonwealth to learn, share, grow, and collaborate for Virginia’s children. Application deadline is September 4, 2024.

The call for proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference is now Open!

The deadline to submit a proposal is September 4, 2024 – so don’t delay!

Timeline for Workshop Proposals

  • CFP Opens – June 20
  • CFP Closes – September 4
  • Committee Reviews – Week of October 15
  • Accepted or Denial Notifications Sent – November 1

Proposal Criteria and Details

Workshops will be selected by a peer committee, based on how the proposal matches the requested criteria. Notification of acceptance will be made on a rolling basis through November 1, 2024.

VAAEYC is seeking sessions that can be approved for CEU and are offered in 60 or 90 minute time blocks. There is a possibility of 2 hr in-depth sessions being offered if you have an excellent workshop to propose.

We invite you to submit a proposal for consideration.

Please be prepared with the following required information:

  • Presentation Title
  • Presentation Description
  • Learning Objectives
  • All presenter names and contact information
  • All presenter biographies
  • Presenting experience
  • Availability
  • Target Audience
  • Presentation room set preference

Topic areas requested:

  • Coaching and Training Teachers
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Equity and Diversity
  • Family Support and Connection
  • Leadership and Administration
  • Observing and Recording Children’s Learning
  • Physical or Cognitive Development of Children
  • Social and Emotional Program Development
  • Supporting Children with Special Needs

Please note that VAAEYC does not offer honorarium for workshops, but the lead presenter is offered complimentary conference registration and co-presenters are offered a modest discount.

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