Annual Conference
Southeast Childhood Collective hosts an annual conference for early educators to come together for learning, networking, and enjoyment. This event takes place in Juneau every March and features engaging workshops, informative speakers, and advocacy opportunities to enhance the professional development of early educators from across the region. The conference offers essential training to meet licensing requirements, obtain a CDA, and learn best practices in the field.
We are excited to invite you to the Southeast Childhood Collective’s Annual Early Childhood Conference, taking place on March 13 & 14, 2026 at Centennial Hall in Juneau, Alaska.
🤲 Nurture: Grounded in Relationships, Growing in Connection 🫶
Nurturing relationships establish a foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. When educators, families, and communities create meaningful connections, children thrive.
Our 2026 conference will highlight how connection, collaboration, and care support social-emotional learning and success across the lifespan.
Save the Date!
📅 March 13–14, 2026
📍 101 Egan Drive, Juneau, Alaska
Registration opens November 1!
Opportunities to Get Involved:
✔️ Present a Session – Share your expertise, experience, and wisdom with this inspiring community! Complete a Presenter Proposal – CLICK HERE!
✔️ Offer Resources & Information – Contribute tools, materials, or services that support early childhood development and education. Sign up to host a Resource / Vendor Table – CLICK HERE!
✔️ Sponsor Our Event – Further the reach of this event to promote the positive impact on our educators and the families they serve. Contact our Conference Coordinator to learn how you can contribute to and sponsor this event.
Presenter Proposals and Vendor Requests are due by December 31.
Stay Connected:
Follow us on social media and our new website for updates and announcements!
Please reach out to our Conference Coordinator, Joanna Forst, via email with any and all questions!
We look forward to connecting and growing together at this inspiring event!
Warmly,
The Southeast Childhood Collective Team
Past conference themes:
- Nature & the Curious Child: the benefits of natural play for children
- Embrace the Mess: building creative, joyful learning experiences with young children
- Be Well Care Well: supporting educators supporting children
- Roots & Wings: culturally responsive early childhood education
- STEAM: curiosity unleashed!
There are plenty of ways to get involved. Every year there are opportunities to sponsor the conference, offer resource tables, donate door prizes, or volunteer. Please reach out to us!