Wednesday, March 13, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Early Name Badge and Conference Bag Pick Up

Thursday, March 14, 2024

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Conference Opening – Welcome
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. | Wolf Trap Warm Up: Valerie Branch
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Opening Session: Help for the Helpers: Self-Care and Sustainability, Presenter: John Richardson-Lauve, St. Joseph’s Villa
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Room Change
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Workshops
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. | Pre-Ordered Box Lunch Pick Up
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Public Policy Lunch & Learn General Session: Shining a Light on Early Childhood Education Policy, Presenters: Dr. Navine Fortune, Matthew Hatfield, Daniel Hains, & Shemik Sellars
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Room Change
1:30 – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent Workshops
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Student Meet and Greet
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. | VAAEYC Board Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | VAAEYC Leadership Circle Meeting

Friday, March 15, 2024

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Public Policy Coffee Chat
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome Remarks, Awards
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. | Wolf Trap Warm Up: Nevena Arizanovic
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Opening Session: Bringing the Arts to Your Classroom: Engaging Children Using Musical Call and Response Strategies Presenter: Kofi Dennis, Wolf Trap
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Room Change
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Workshops
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Pre-Ordered Box Lunch Pick Up
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Literacy Lunch & Learn General Session: Educators and Advocates as Everyday C.O.A.C.H.E.S. Presenter: Kimberly Johnson, Simply Creative
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Room Change
1:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent Workshops
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Professional Development Circle: Director Network Afternoon Tea
4:15 – 5:00 p.m. | Afternoon Tea and Community Connections
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Social Event: Friday Night Out with the Stars
Join the Stars of Early Childhood Education for an evening of food, drinks, networking, and fun at three different restaurants in Downtown Roanoke!
$20 per person
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Totally Rad Student Mixer
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Legacy of Leadership Reception

Saturday, March 16, 2024

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. | Wolf Trap Warm Up: Kofi Dennis
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Opening Session: 5 Things You Need to Know About Kids, Presenter: Jim Harris, Opportunities Consulting Service, LLC
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Room Change
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Student Speed Meet: Early Childhood Professionals
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Workshops
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. | Pre-Ordered Box Lunch Pick Up
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch & Learn General Session: Partners on the Path of Childhood, Presenter: Jacky Howell, Azspire
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Room Change
1:30 – 4:15 p.m. | Concurrent Workshops

6.5 Possible Hours CEU for One person per day
Full Conference CEU possible for one person: 19.5 contact hours