Revisit Favorite Sessions from Annual Conference
Explore the Annual Conference Learning Lab Collection, featuring 10 of the most in-demand sessions from the 2025 Annual Conference, now available online. Each module is CEU-eligible, affordable, and based on peer-reviewed content that reflects the latest thinking in early childhood education.
NAEYC Members receive the Teaching and Leading: A Preschool Teacher’s Guide to Confident Leadership course free, helping to continue learning long after Conference week. 2025 Annual Conference attendees also get 50% off any additional Conference Learning Lab course(s) you choose.
Learning Lab Sessions
Trees, Bugs, and Brains: How Nature Experiences Affect Young Children's Development
Explore how nature nurtures children’s brain development, creativity, and resilience. Learn how meaningful outdoor experiences enhance problem-solving, fitness, and emotional growth—and discover simple ways to bring the benefits of nature into any early learning setting.
Presenters: Judy Helm, Lora Taylor, Stephanie Randall, Catherine Price
Topic Track: Outdoor Learning
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Five Critical Conversations to Have Before a Child’s Transition to Kindergarten
Explore how families, preschool staff, and kindergarten teachers can collaborate for smooth transitions to kindergarten. Learn five key conversations, strategies for tackling tough topics, and practical ways to support every child’s academic and social success.
Presenter: Michelle Sands
Topic Track: Family Engagement
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Well-Being for Early Childhood Educators: Strategies to Support Adult Well-Being and Emotional Regulation to Facilitate Coregulation with Young Children
Learn how stress affects the brain and discover practical strategies to support emotional regulation in children and adults. Explore bottom-up (rhythmic sensory input), relational, and top-down (cognitive) approaches, engage in hands-on activities, and gain tools to foster calm, connection, and co-regulation.
Presenter: Sara Daniel
Topic Track: Social & Emotional
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Mastering the Classroom: Effective Classroom Management Strategies
Learn effective, research-based classroom management strategies to boost student success and reduce disruptions. Explore the ABC model of behavior—antecedent, behavior, consequence—to better understand and manage student actions. Leave with practical tools and free classroom resources.
Presenters: Ekemini Eshiett, Dani Larson, Lauretta Osho
Topic Track: Behavior Guidance
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Bridging Pre-K and Kindergarten: Joyful Play-Based Learning in the Content Areas
Discover how play-based learning bridges pre-K and kindergarten. Explore storytelling for literacy, loose parts play for math, and purposeful play for science and social studies. Leave with practical, inclusive strategies to create engaging, developmentally appropriate classrooms.
Presenters: Jean Barresi, Sara Castle, Traci Protz, Natasha Robinson
Topic Track: Play
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Cambiando el Futuro: Estrategias de Liderazgo Transformador
Explora el poder del liderazgo transformador para inspirar equipos y fortalecer vínculos con niños, familias y colegas. Aprende a comunicarte con eficacia, resolver conflictos con empatía y crear un plan de desarrollo personal para liderar con propósito e impacto.
Presenters: Elizabeth Ibarra & Hereima Iriate
Topic Track: Leadership & Mentoring
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Supporting Retention in Early Childhood Education: Factors That Contribute to Turnover and Strategies to Keep Professionals
High teacher turnover in early care and education impacts children, staff, and programs. Learn research-based strategies to boost teacher well-being, retention, and professional growth while fostering respectful, supportive workplaces that strengthen program quality and stability.
Presenters: Sarah Lang, Kristen Knight, Erin Tebben, Kaleigh Matesick
Topic Track: Leadership & Mentoring
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Taking Care of Our Early Educators: Building Spaces for Success
Staff retention remains a top challenge in early education. Learn how program leaders can design spaces that support both children and teachers, fostering productivity, well-being, and joy. Discover parallels between leading classrooms and leading staff for lasting success.
Presenters: Iris Chin Ponte & Gwendolyn Teutsch
Topic Track: Program Management
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Improving Classroom Structures for Autistic Students
Examine how students with special needs are supported in classrooms and the challenges that affect learning and mental health. Discover inclusive strategies and universal design practices to promote equity, improve outcomes, and create classrooms where all students can thrive.
Presenter: Mandy Guzman
Topic Track: Inclusion
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Harmony in the Classroom: Leveraging Music to Support Children with Autism, Communication Delays, Conflict, and Anxiety
Learn how music and movement can support children with developmental or communication delays, anxiety, or behavioral challenges. Explore research-based strategies to use music for learning, language, transitions, and conflict reduction, and discover practical ways to enhance your classroom.
Presenter: Sheri Williams
Topic Track: Inclusion
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Teaching and Leading: A Preschool Teacher’s Guide to Confident Leadership
Lead your preschool team with confidence! Learn proven strategies for building cohesive teams, onboarding and retaining talent, and tackling challenges with purpose. Leave with practical tools, a leadership plan, and inspiration to lead and teach with clarity.
Presenter: Trevor T. Newton
Topic Track: Leadership & Mentoring
Duration: This training is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs
Access: 30 Days
Price: $30
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NAEYC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.