Call for Workshop Proposals

Friday, July 30th, 2010 | Author: Smart Start

DEADLINE EXTENDED to Wednesday, September 8!

We need your expertise! Submit your workshop proposal below for the 2011 National Smart Start Conference to be held on May 2 – 5, 2011 in Greensboro, NC.

The National Smart Start Conference is the nation’s largest conference devoted to early education systems and strategies. It provides professional development for early education leaders committed to improving the quality of and access to early childhood services for all children. As such, it attracts attendees from all facets of early care and education, including government, nonprofit, community, and business leaders.

The 2011 Conference will feature workshops on:

• Early Care & Education Program & Practitioner Support,
• Policy, Public Engagement & Advocacy,
• Governance & Administration,
• Standards & Accountability,
• Research,
• Early Childhood Systems Development,
• Family Support, and
• Early Care Health & Mental Health.

All proposals must be submitted online.

Download descriptions for each topic area and a list of the questions that are included in the online submission process.

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2011 Conference Information

Tuesday, July 06th, 2010 | Author: Smart Start

The National Smart Start Conference is the nation’s largest conference devoted to early education systems and strategies. It provides professional development for early education leaders committed to improving the quality of and access to early childhood services for all children. The conference gives participants the opportunity to access the latest research, learn new skills and share lessons learned. As such, it attracts attendees from all facets of early care and education, including government, nonprofit community, and business leaders.

The 2011 National Smart Start Conference
May 2-5, 2011
The Joseph S. Koury Convention Center
Greensboro, North Carolina

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2011 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Monday, April 19th, 2010 | Author: Smart Start

The National Smart Start Conference is the nation’s largest conference devoted to early education systems and strategies. It provides professional development for early education leaders committed to improving the quality of and access to early childhood services for all children. The conference gives participants the opportunity to access the latest research, learn new skills and share lessons learned. As such, it attracts attendees from all facets of early care and education, including government, nonprofit community, and business leaders.


Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Opening Keynote Sponsor (includes exhibiting space)
  • Celebration Lunch Sponsor (includes exhibiting space)
  • Registration Bags Sponsor (includes exhibiting space)
  • Evening Reception Sponsor (includes exhibiting space)
  • Attendee Name Badge Holder Sponsor (includes exhibiting space)
  • Coffee Break Sponsor
  • Supporter

Download the 2011 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide for detailed information.

If you are interested in being a Conference Sponsor, contact Yvonne Huntleyat yhuntley@smartstart.org.

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2011 National Smart Start Conference

Monday, April 19th, 2010 | Author: Smart Start

The next National Smart Start Conference will be held May 2,-5, 2011 in Greensboro, NC. We are getting the Call for Proposals ready. Check back for updated information.

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