February 19, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The 4th Annual Arizona Early Childhood Public Policy Forum
Come sharpen your advocacy skills to help advance a strong, equitable early childhood for Arizona’s children, families, and ECE providers. At this virtual no-cost training, participants will: Practice how to tell their story with elected officials Get tips and advice from policy experts and community leaders Develop their skills to be an informed ...February 24, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2022 Early Childhood Day at the Capitol: “Quality Child Care = Strong Workforce, Community, and Economy”
At this virtual no-cost event, participants will: Learn advocacy tips from panels featuring business and community leaders, parents, and ECE providers Explore how child care contributes to vibrant communities and why public investments are needed Meet with their state legislators to talk about the importance of quality child care Friday, January 7 is ...February 24, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Arizona’s Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education Summit
We Are All In This Together: A Universal Design For All Young Learners Registration is now open!February 26, 2022
Arizona Division of Early Childhood Walk for Inclusion 2022
Head outdoors for a virtual walk with the Arizona Division of Early Childhood, just a day after the Early Intervention/ Early Childhood Special Education Summit! The goal is 5K, but go as far as you can or as fast as you can in your own town or neighborhood. Walk alone ...February 26, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Addressing Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Practices in Early Childhood Education
Our country and state are still reeling from the twin pandemics: coronavirus and racial reckoning. The third pandemic is the devastation of early childhood schools and a workforce shortage. We must create a more equitable, fair, and just society, and move beyond gap gazing by addressing root causes. In Dr. ...February 27, 2022
The NAEYC 2022 Public Policy Forum
Save the Date: The NAEYC 2022 Public Policy Forum to be held February 27-March 1, 2022. Details coming soon!March 12, 2022 | 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
2022 Tucson Festival of Books
The Tucson Festival of Books will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 12 and 13, 2022! Mark your calendars for the in-person return of this community-wide celebration of literature. As always, the festival is free-of-charge for all attendees. All proceeds following the festival are donated to local non-profit ...June 27, 2022