In collaboration with SAZAEYC, Arizona Early Childhood Education Association, and Child & Family Resources, AzAEYC invites you to The 2020 Arizona Early Childhood Public Policy Forum! The same event will be held in Phoenix and Tucson.

Hear from experts on why quality early learning is so important for our future. Sharpen your skills as an advocate for children, families, and early childhood professionals. Network with other families, educators, and community champions.

$10 NAEYC members/ $20 non-members. 

Lunch and 4 hours of professional development are included.

This event is sponsored by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in partnership with Child Care Aware of America and NAEYC.

To register for the event being held in Tucson (same time and date), please visit https://2020azforum-SAZAEYC.eventbrite.com.

Here is what you can expect during the day's agenda:

Early Childhood Policy & Legislative Priorities, Callie Kozlak, Associate Superintendent for Policy & Government Relations, Arizona Department of Education

Learn about ADE’s values and priority issue areas, key education legislation from the 2020 session, and ADE’s work to develop state policy to expand access and strengthen the quality of early childhood educational opportunities.

Your Voice Matters! How to Develop Your Story as an Early Childhood Champion

We all have stories that foster connections between us. Explore your story as an early childhood professional, craft your messaging, and develop your skills to share your story with families, lawmakers, and community members.

The Business Case for Early Childhood, No Small Matter

High quality education for all isn’t just powerful — it’s possible. We will review a clip from the documentary No Small Matter, hear from experts on the business case for quality early childhood, and connect the research with your story.

Strong Families, Thriving Children: Discussion & Action-Planning, Arizona Town Hall

Together with community members, we will discuss and share ideas on the 2019 Strong Families Thriving Children Town Hall session recommendations for supporting families and children and how to apply them in our own communities. We will develop next steps and specific strategies you can take to be an advocate for children, families, and early childhood professionals.

Limited scholarships available if registration is a barrier to attend. Scholarships cover the cost of registration. Email ebucher@azaeyc.org for information on scholarship availability.