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Steady Roots, Strong Systems: Grounded in Purpose, Growing Together Summit

December 16, 2026

The early childhood community is invited to attend the Steady Roots, Strong Systems: Grounded in Purpose, Growing Together Summit. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from featured speakers Dr. Isela Garcia, Kelly Lubeck, and Amanda Pintore as we learn, and grow together in service of Arizona’s youngest learners.

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or early childhood leader, this FREE summit will leave you energized, equipped, and empowered.

Explore innovative approaches to well-being, movement-based learning, sustainable program leadership, and systemic change that strengthen outcomes for children, families, and the professionals who serve them.

Location: Desert Willow Conference Center – 4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, USA

  • For questions regarding this resource, please contact Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
  • Contact Name: Laura Lee, Patsy Rethore-Larson, Regina Neal, Vikki Snipes, Jessica Buttles
  • Phone No: 602-364-1530
  • Email Address: ECEinbox@azed.gov