Idaho AEYC Request for Proposals
Early Care and Education Professional Learning Sessions
2025 EARLY LEARNING CONFERENCE
Foundation Builders of Idaho Education
June 13-14, 2025 │ Boise, Idaho
Idaho AEYC is seeking proposals for professional learning sessions to be presented during the 2025 Early Learning Conference, to be held June 13 -14, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
The conference will focus on “Foundation Builders of Idaho Education.” The intent of this topic is to help early educators understand the critical importance of their role in providing high-quality early learning opportunities for children ages birth through five years.
We are seeking interactive presentations in the topic areas listed below including, but not limited to, the following:
- Best Practices to Support the Developmental Growth of Young Children
- Positive Guidance & Responsive Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers
- Positive Guidance & Responsive Caregiving for Preschool/Pre-K Children
- Creative/Expressive Art Experiences that Engage the Whole Child
- Outdoor Exploration, Gross Movement Experiences/Skills, Kinesthetic Learning
- Early Brain Development
- Culturally Responsive Practices
- Engaging Families as Essential Partners
- Business Practices for Child Care Program Start-up and Sustainability
- Leadership – Inspiring and Caring for Staff
- Reflective Supervision – Growing Early Care and Education Leaders
Professional learning sessions will be presented in-person at the conference and are typically 1.25 hours in length. Hands-on learning modalities are highly encouraged, rather than lecture format. Sessions may be offered in English and/or Spanish.
To submit a proposal to provide one or more professional learning sessions, please include the following information:
- Name and Contact Information (email, phone, address).
- Professional Resume, C.V., or Background Information.
- Short bio and professional headshot.
- Topic Area(s) of Professional Learning Session(s).
- Proposed Audience, Length, and Description for each Session to be offered in English or Spanish, including learning modalities and anticipated learning outcomes.
- Proposed Content (Outline) for each Session.
- Proposed Cost, including travel and all associated costs.
- Proposed Materials/Resources to be distributed to session participants.
Please email proposals by January 15, 2025, to: EarlyLearning@IdahoAEYC.org