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Young Children
April 28, 2026

Toward Intentional Teaching: The Need for Educator Agency

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

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Annie Moses
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Annual Conference 2025 Learning Lab

Explore the Annual Conference Learning Lab Collection, featuring 10 of the most in-demand sessions from the 2025 Annual Conference, now available online.
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NAEYC Subject Matter Expert Pool

Share your insights and expertise in early childhood education by becoming a subject matter expert (SME) for NAEYC, and help shape the future of professional development and training for educators.
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Self-Study: 1, 2, 3! (On Demand)

Hear from NAEYC’s professional development team about the process of self-study as a strategy for quality improvement.
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