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The Transformational Power of STEM

Cultivating STEM Opportunities in the Classroom

The Importance of Play in Early Learning will be Emphasized at this Conference

Saturday, October 25 from 7:30 am to 2 pm
Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz PA

This conference will emphasize research on STEM, an important element in classroom instruction today. Methods to cultivate creativity and support teacher well-being will be a common thread in our sessions. Sessions will examine how to foster a playful environment that encourages communication, critical thinking, and creative innovation, pillars of successful learning environments.  Conference attendance approved for six ACT 48 and PQAS credits/hours.

Join Plant the Seed of Learning and STEM Starts Now for an early learning conference.

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Target Audience

PreK to Grade 4 teachers, parents, administrators, policy makers, OT, PT, Speech and Language Pathologists

Fee

$35.00
Center-Based Early Learning Instructors/College Students – FREE
Please use Code: Student
Please use Code: Early

Pre-Conference Events

8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration and Coffee (IMAX Theater)
7:30 am – 8:30 am – STEMporium (Lobby)- FREE to all attendees
8:55 am – 9:00 am – Welcome
9:00 am – 9:45 am – Opening Keynote

Research Presentations

10:00 am – 10:40 am – Session One
10:45 am – 11:25 am – Session Two
11:30 am – 12:10 am – Session Three

Lunch

12:15 pm – 12:45 pm – Box Lunch included with registration fee

Keynote Speakers

Opening: Dr. Michal Bell- 9:00-9:45

Closing: Mr. Jed Dearybury – 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Networking

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm

Call for Proposals Fall 2025

Presenter 1 Name and Credentials (i.e.: Ron Wade, PhD)(Required)
Please attach a professional photograph that can be used in the Conference Program if your proposal is accepted.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Presenter 2 Name and Credentials (i.e.: Ron Wade, PhD)
Please attach a professional photograph that can be used in the Conference Program if your proposal is accepted.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Presenter 3 Name and Credentials (i.e.: Ron Wade, PhD)
Please attach a professional photograph that can be used in the Conference Program if your proposal is accepted.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.

If your proposal has more than three presenters, you can add the additional presenter information after the proposal is accepted.

Which conference theme best connects to your presentation(Required)

Blind Review Content (DO NOT identify any real names below)

The information below is provided to reviewers. All papers undergo a rigorous triple blind review process.

(no more than 75 characters)
(100 words or less introducing the presentation topic)
(A minimum of 500 words including the following elements:) 1.) Statement of Problem/Issue/Research 2.) Theories/Perspectives, 3.) Methodology, 4.) Findings/Outcomes, and 5.) Implications
(What are the learning outcomes for a participant?)
(How will attending this session assist them in their work as a teacher educator?)