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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is the foundation on which quality early learning is built. Join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) on June 9 and 10 for a one-of-a-kind virtual event featuring leading voices in the field.

About

This event will be an opportunity for anyone involved with early education to explore the rationale and consequences to their work from the recent DAP Position Statement revisions and the 4th edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs. DAP Symposium participants will:

• hear directly from the authors on the “why” behind the changes that appear in the new statement, and
• have online access to 24 NAEYC-curated sessions presented by early learning industry thought leaders.

Featured Sessions

• Intentional Decision Making: The Core Considerations
• Culture, Language, and Learning: Ensuring Equity in Early Childhood Settings
• DAP Principles in Practice Centered on Equitable Experiences
• When They See and Hear Us: Cultivating Children’s Voice and Agency in Caring and Equitable Classrooms
• Additional Sessions Announced Soon

Registration

To register or learn more, visit the NAEYC website. Registration prices vary depending on the type of registration and date purchased. To learn more, visit their registration information page. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more individuals.