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Optimizing Education
Engaging Student Agency with Play and STEM

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

Saturday, October 19 from 7:30 am to 2 pm
Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz PA

This conference will emphasize research on play which is often overlooked as an element of instruction. Electronic devices and technology dominate early learning settings today, while children need play more than ever. Play naturally supports the development of self-regulation and can encompass child development and content themes such as STEM and early literacy. 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

$25.00
Discounted rate for Childcare Providers/Employees/College Students – FREE
Please use Code: Student
Please use Code: Childcare

Pre-Conference Events

7:30 am – 8:45 am – Registration and Coffee (IMAX Theater)
7:45 am – 8:45 am – STEM Workshop (Lobby)
8:50 am – 9:00 am – Welcome and Introductions
9:00 am – 9:45 am – Panel Presentation and Coffee

Research Presentations

10:00 am – 10:40 am – Session One
10:40 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 Speaker: Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
A renowned early childhood researcher at Temple University, Dr. Hirsh-Pasek will present on the importance of play on children’s development.

Networking

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm

Call for Proposals Fall 2024

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.

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

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(100 words or less introducing the presentation topic)
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(What are the learning outcomes for a participant?)
(How will attending this session assist them in their work as a teacher educator?)