MnAEYC
Annual State Conference
MnAEYC's Annual State conference brings together individuals from all aspects of the early childhood field. Sessions are for practitioners or partners any any level of their career, exhibitors are available to share their latest, and the networking with peers is amazing.
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MnAEYC Annual State Conference
January 30 & 31, 2026
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
2025 Session Highlights
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Nature-Inspired Learning: Outdoor Emergent Curriculum for Young Children
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Supportive Coaching for Teachers
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Bilingual Nature Education Through a Cross-Cultural Lens: Practices from the Chinese American Community
​Empowerment Through Understanding: Exploring the Trauma-Informed Care Section of the Knowledge and Competency Framework and its Impact on Executive Functioning -
​Improving Minnesota’s Draft Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers
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Desarrollo de un segundo idioma en Educación Temprana (Second language development in Early Childhood Education)
The Power of Stories: Exploring Community Stories for Meaningful Solutions -
How TARSS supports Trainers and Course Writers in your Professional Journey
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​Supporting Teachers in Implementing PreK Early Literacy Instruction
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Engaging Families: Finding our way back to community
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​Three Keys to Successful Infant and Toddler Classrooms
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African Immigrant Parents’ Engagement in their Young Children’s Education
Navigating Change in Early Childhood -
Young Hearts Open Minds: Helping Children Thrive in a Racially Diverse World
Self-Care in Nature -
DHS Licensed Child Care Centers - Navigating Child Care Center Licensing Staffing Requirements with Confidence
Earn Your Early Childhood Award in English OR Spanish -
​It's All About the Brain! Using Music to Unlock Young Brains for Reading
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