2022 Conference Request for Proposal

The Association for Early Learning Leaders is seeking out experts in early care and education to present workshops on a national level to child care Owners, Administrators and Directors at the 37th Annual National Conference, How Successful Directors Lead, to be held April 27-30, 2022 at the Omni Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.

Concessions: Presenters will receive complimentary conference registration and access to all conference networking events included in conference registration. Travel and other related expenses will be the responsibility of the presenter. The Association does not offer honorariums to workshop presenters but is happy to provide a certificate and letter of participation for your professional portfolio upon request. Speaking to a national audience provides plentiful opportunities to expand your professional network and influence in the early care and education community.

CEU Application: All presenters are required to submit a completed CEU Application prior to the start of the conference. Many conference attendees require CEU certificates in order to comply with training and certification requirements. Timely submission of the CEU Application ensures that we can provide this important benefit. A link to the CEU application will be sent to each selected presenter no later than January 1, 2022 and must be completed by January 31, 2022.

Presentation Topics: The Association for Early Learning Leaders takes pride in our efforts to provide the leaders and managers with education that supports the current issues facing early care and education programs. Each session will be 1 hour and 45 minutes in length. Please review the featured topics at the National Conference as you decide on your workshop submission. Additional relevant topics will be considered.

• Leadership Development
• Finance & Budgeting
• Health & Safety
• Accreditation
• Assessment
• Legal Issues/HR

Please complete the Presenter Information Sheet below and Presenter Guidelines no later than October 15, 2021.

Final confirmation of accepted workshops will be sent no later than November 15, 2021.