The Architecture of Belonging: Building Spaces Where Every Child Fits
SAZAEYC warmly invites to you be a part of the 2026 SAZAEYC Annual Conference! The conference will be on November 21, 2026, at the University of Arizona. This year’s theme, “The Architecture of Belonging: Building Spaces Where Every Child Fits,” focuses on the importance of creating environments where every child feels safe, valued, supported, and included.
Register today and lock in early pricing, early bird pricing will end on Aug 31st.
Call for Proposals:
SAZAEYC is currently accepting presentation proposals and would love for you to share your knowledge, stories, strategies, and innovations that reflect the theme. Whether your work focuses on inclusion, culture and identity, family engagement, classroom environments, trauma-informed practices, advocacy, or community partnerships, your voice and experience matter!
Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/NsHWpQ8E6Wu92QiS9
Deadline to submit: July 17, 2026
SAZAEYC is able to promote high quality earring learning for all children birth through 8 by connecting policy, advocacy and research. We provide quality professional development for all who educate and care for young children. This work would not be possible without your support! Please consider sponsoring and/or becoming an exhibitor at this year’s conference.
Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (SAZAEYC).
- Email Address: conference@sazaeyc.org