Join Your State Team for the 2018 NAEYC Public Policy Forum!
Dear NCAEYC Members,
Are you ready to be heard? It’s time to raise your voice and join the movement for high-quality early childhood education by registering to participate in NAEYC’s 2018 Public Policy Forum today!
As your state team leader, I am proud to coordinate a group from North Carolina to bring our expertise and commitment to Washington, DC. Whether you’re an experienced advocate or a brand-new educator, we welcome all of your voices and hope you will join us March 4 – 6, 2018 in our nation’s capital.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
As a 2018 Public Policy Forum participant, you will have the opportunity to:
- Be part of a powerful team working to advance federal and state early childhood policy
- Hear from and network with national and state policy leaders and fellow advocates
- Share your perspective and insight by engaging with Power to the Profession
- Get the resources and experiences you need to sharpen your advocacy skills
- Learn about new tools, strategies, and tactics to try in your own state and community
- Build critical relationships on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and their staff
SCHEDULE
The 2018 Public Policy Forum will begin on Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 pmwith an Electoral Advocacy Bootcamp. On Monday, March 5, NAEYC will host expert policy briefings, guest speakers, and skill-building breakout sessions for all state team members, providing many opportunities for networking and learning. On Tuesday, March 6, you will have the opportunity to experience an exciting and energizing Hill Day, building important relationships with your Representatives, Senators, and their staff.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
The fee to attend the 2018 Public Policy Forum is $25/person for Sunday’s Electoral Advocacy Bootcamp and $50/person for Monday and Tuesday.
REGISTRATION
As State Team Leader, I am responsible for coordinating our state team. Please contact me directly at pcrist@ncaeyc.org to receive an online registration link. While the registration deadline is January 31, 2018, I encourage you to reach out and reserve your spot early!
ACCOMMODATIONS
The forum will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia—a new location that has allowed NAEYC to expand its capacity to accommodate more advocates! We encourage you take advantage of the special event rate and book your stay at the Marriott using this unique online link. The room rates are:
- Single/Double occupancy rooms at $209/night
- Triple occupancy rooms at $229/night
The group rate is only available until January 31, 2018. Once you have registered for the Forum itself, we encourage you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible.
RECRUIT MORE ADVOCATES
Since this is a members-only event, we encourage you to recruit a diverse group of your friends, colleagues, and partners who work in all early childhood settings to become NCAEYC members and join you in Washington, DC. Now is the perfect time!
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me directly or email NCAEYC at advocacy@naeyc.org. Keep checking NAEYC’s website to find more information on transportation information, recommendations for D.C. visitors, highlights from the 2017 Public Policy Forum, and more!
Every day, you work to prepare our next generation of leaders, supporting children, families, educators and communities. We know exactly why an investment in early childhood education matters—and why early childhood educators are the key to success. And it is our job to make sure our candidates and elected officials know it too.
I look forward to working with you as we head to Washington, DC together in March!
Sincerely,
Paige Crist
NCAEYC Program Support