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 March 12 – 14, 2026 in Hampton, VA will bring together hundreds of educators from across the commonwealth to learn, share, grow, and collaborate for Virginia’s children. The theme is Anchored in Excellence for 70 Years.
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, 2025.
VAAEYC is seeking sessions that can be approved for CEU and are offered in 60 or 90 minute time blocks.
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 discounted rate. Workshops are limited to two co-Presenters per session, unless prior approval is obtained.