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2023 Institute Topics

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2023 Professional Learning Institute Topics

Advocacy/Public Policy
Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)
Assessment of Young Children
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Cognitive Development
Community Partnerships
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
Diversity & Equity
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Emerging Bilingual/Multilingual
Family Engagement & Support
Global Perspectives
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Health & Safety
Language & Literacy
Leadership
Learning Environment
Mathematics
Men in Early Childhood
Nature/Outdoor Education
Physical Development
Play
Professionalism & Ethics
Program Administration, Evaluation and Financial Management
Program Quality, Evaluation, & Accountability
Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation & Licensing
Science
Social Studies
Social/Emotional Development
Standards – Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Technology & Digital Media

Attendee Demographics

When thinking about your proposal, consider the attendee demographics based on the Institute survey results:

80% of attendees are experienced early childhood professionals with 11+ years in the field.
- 49% have more than 20 years experience
- 31% have 11-20 years experience
The top four positions held by our audience:
- 23% trainers/coaches/consultants
- 17% program directors/assistant directors
- 13% teachers/teacher’s assistants
- 10% college faculty/professors
A breakdown of our attendees by age is shown below:
- Ages 18-24 = 1%
- Ages 25-34 = 14%
- Ages 35-49 = 38%
- Ages 50-59 = 31%
- Ages 60-69 = 14%
- Ages 70+ = 2%

Audience: Administrator (director or principal), Faculty, Student (higher education), Teacher, Trainer

Age: Early Primary, Infant/Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool

Topics: Event, PLI