As part of our commitment to building a pre-k movement, Pre-K Now works to create innovative conferences that spark collaboration and strategic planning between advocates. Each year, we use satellite television and Internet technology to connect hundreds of viewing sites, organized by volunteers, in a live, interactive, national conference program. This conference model empowers advocates to:
- Gather and participate from almost anywhere in the U.S., linking up with thousands of other advocates in a real-time dialogue;
- Bring together new allies and familiar ones for a shared learning experience featuring the best and boldest ideas from recent campaigns; and
- Hold a frank discussion about local pre-k needs, objectives, and advocacy plans and apply lessons from the conference programs to the specific context in their town or state.
The results of this approach are outstanding. Important advocacy know-how gets spread to all corners of our nation, and networks of pre-k supporters find common ground and new energy to support stronger, more ambitious campaigns.
Learn about past conferences below.
December 10, 2008
The challenge of providing all children with high-quality, voluntary pre-k doesn't end with the passage of a law. Our 2008 conference looked at common implementation barriers on the road to pre-k for all and featured communities that have designed pragmatic solutions around professional development, collaboration between programs, and partnerships with home-based child care.
October 17, 2007
Pre-k movements are being built in cities, states, and nationally, but, regardless of scope, an important step is getting policymakers and the public to make pre-k a high priority. Pre-K Now's third annual conference broadcast offered best practices from campaigns that are raising pre-k's profile at different levels: local, state, and federal.
September 20, 2006
Advocates for high-quality pre-k need powerful communications tools, coalition-building skills, and creative policy approaches to achieve their goals. Pre-K Now's second annual conference broadcast highlighted replicable advocacy strategies that successfully advanced pre-k in a number of states.
November 10, 2005
Strong leadership at all levels is the key to creating the national momentum and political will necessary to make high-quality pre-kindergarten for all a reality. Pre-K Now's first annual conference broadcast featured resources and tips for advocates trying to engage new leaders in campaigns for high-quality pre-k.
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Pre-K Now Conferences
