22nd Annual Early Years Conference
Collaborating to Nurture the Whole Child
March 7 and 8, 2025
Town and Country Resort
500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
~ Registration is now open. ~
About the Conference
Join us for an engaging and impactful conference designed to foster collaboration among educators, caregivers, community leaders, and advocates to holistically support the development and well-being of every child.
Through interactive workshops and insightful keynote presentations, we will examine the importance of building strong, supportive environments where children can feel safe, seen, and empowered to reach their full potential. Key themes will include culturally responsive practices; approaches to learning; mental health; and family and community engagement.
By working collectively, we can foster environments that nurture not only early learning but social emotional development and a sense of belonging—ultimately helping every child to flourish.
Registration
Who Should Attend:
- Educators and family child care and site/agency administrators
- Child advocates and community leaders
- Caregivers and family support specialists
Let’s come together to share knowledge, cultivate strategies, and strengthen our collective ability to support the whole child.
Price:
- $30.00 Friday only
- $30.00 Saturday only
- $55.00 Friday and Saturday
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, tote, and early education resources
Accommodations
Hotel rooms at the San Diego Town and Country Resort are available at a discounted rate for conference attendees. You make book your room directly online with the hotel.
Town and Country Resort
500 Hotel Cir. N.
San Diego, CA 92108
Call For Presenters
The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to be a presenter at our 22nd Annual Early Years Conference. Let’s come together to share knowledge, cultivate strategies, and strengthen our collective ability to support the whole child. This is an opportunity for you to share your successes and best practices with other early education professionals.
Top reasons to attend and present:
- Showcase your experience and best practices.
- Boost your credibility and increase visibility.
- Expand your professional network.
- Free registration on presentation day.
- Enhance your own professional knowledge.
We recognize the talent of our community members and invite you to submit a proposal to present by Nov. 30. Apply now to be a presenter.
Sponsors
We invite you to become an Early Years Conference sponsor! This is a valuable way to connect with early education professionals, exchange information, and introduce new products and services.
The in-person, two-day conference will host 1,200 professionals and is designed to provide valuable brand advertising and networking for your organization. Become a sponsor to showcase your products and services and tap into this extensive group of growing professionals advancing early education.
Select the sponsorship level that best fits your organization!
| Diamond $1,500 |
Gold $750 |
Silver $375 |
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| Promotion of product or service through donation of one day centerpieces (Limited to two sponsors) |
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| Promotion of product or service through donation of raffle items | ✔ | ||
| Company logo visibility and recognition as Diamond/Gold Sponsor on the San Diego County Office of Education’s website conference page (hyperlink logo) and event | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Post attendee email list | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Exhibit table to display your company materials and resources | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meals for company representatives (breakfast, lunch, snack) and conference entry to attend sessions | 2 Representatives |
2 Representatives |
1 Representative |
| Company logo/website link on the San Diego County Office of Education’s website | ✔ |
Vendor sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 20, 2024. Payments must be received by Jan. 31, 2025. For questions, please email Lisa Alonso or Gabriella Oliveira.