In Your Own Words

"I am very excited to attend this wonderful conference as it always inspires me to do a better job at preschool with the kids... So much work goes into making this conference happen, and it would benefit anyone who works in the field of early education to attend!"

-Marjorie Hovelman, regarding WAEYC 2011 Annual Conference



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View WAEYC´s Professional Development Calendar for other training opportunities. 

WAEYC's Annual Conference


Childcare professional with children

Save the Date!
October 18-20, 2012
Hilton Hotel
Vancouver, WA


Everyone needs a little time away. Join us for WAEYC’s 36th annual conference, the premier event for professionals working with and on behalf of young children and their families in a variety of early learning settings to gather in reflection and renewal. Gain new skills, strength existing ones and network with others passionate about young children.

Stay tuned for more information; registration will be available July 1.

In the meantime, we are excited to announce this year’s conference keynotes. Plan to join us for one or enjoy all three!

  • Thursday, October 18: Members Sandi Dexter, with Wedgewood Co-op Preschool, and Suzanne Sumi, with Sandhurst Co-op Preschool, will lead an interactive and exploratory session on the power of renewal through reflection and relationship.
  • Friday, October 19: We will hear from Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson, Washington State’s own author, radio host, and consultant! Dr. Anderson is an expert in child development and learning with over thirty years´ experience in innovative programming, public speaking and guidance of parents and teachers of young children.
  • Saturday, October 20: Dr. Valora Washington, President of the Community Advocates for Young Learners Institute (CAYL) Institute and recognized authority in early childhood care and education, will inspire us all to be leaders in the field.

Also, conference planning is underway!
  • If you are interested in presenting a session at this year´s conference, download the Request for Presenter Proposals.
  • If you would like to display resources, sell products or sponsor this year´s event, download the Marketing Opportunities Overview.
  • If you have additional questions or would like to be part of the committee that helps pull all of this together, please contact Jan Burrell at jan@waeyc.org or (253) 854-2565 x18.

We look forward to seeing you at this year´s event!

 

2011 Conference Sponsors

Thanks to all of the sponsors! WAEYC appreciates your support!


Gold Sponsor ($7,500)


Silver Sponsor ($5,000)
Department of Early Learning (DEL)


Bronze Sponsor ($2,500)

Foundation for Child Development


Advocates, In-Kind Contributions (Under $2,500)

Andrea Earl
Adults Teaching Adults
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Candy Benteu
Eastern WA AEYC
Joe Yaskus
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Organization of Parenting Education Programs (OPEP) in Washington Community and Technical Colleges
Puget Sound AEYC
Shawn Henensy
SKCAC Industries
Washington Parenting Education Network


President´s and Exhibitors´ Reception Sponsor ($250)

Committee for Children

Field Turf Northwest

Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET)

Miche Bags by GoMiche



Updated: April 12, 2012


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