Join us on June 25-27, 2026 at ESD 123 for the Early Learning Summit: Small Humans, Big Impact. The Early Learning Summit brings together early childhood educators, service providers, community partners, and early elementary educators (K–3) to learn from one another and strengthen how we support young children and their families. This year’s summit offers a variety of sessions led by experienced professionals who understand the real work you do every day.
Conference topics will include:
- Early childhood special education (ages 3–5)
- Early intervention services (birth–3)
- Child development from birth through early elementary grades (K–3)
- Transitions into kindergarten and the early elementary years
- Supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing, have vision needs, autism, or other developmental differences
Participants will gain practical strategies for working across a variety of settings, including:
- Child care programs
- Preschool programs, such as ECEAP & Early Head Start
- Inclusive classrooms
- Early elementary (k-3) classrooms
- Services delivered in natural environments with infants, toddlers and families
Sessions will also address:
- Navigating early learning and intervention systems
- Connecting families to appropriate services and resources
- Ensuring supports are responsive to and aligned with children's individual needs
The summit will kick off Thursday evening with an opportunity to connect with others in the field, build relationships, and share ideas across programs and communities. Throughout the summit, there will be a strong focus on social-emotional development and family-centered practices, with ideas you can take back and use right away in your work.
Registration for the full three-day conference is $125. Single-day attendance is also available for $50 per day. To register for a single day, presenters needing complimentary registration, or ESD employees receiving the $25 three-day conference discount, please contact Mariza Fonseca at [email protected].
Register for Early Learning Summit Here!