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For Immediate Release: October 23, 2012 |
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Media Advisory: 2012 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo
More than 300 Companies Will Showcase the Latest Products for Teaching and Learning from November 7–10 in Atlanta, Georgia
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Hundreds of exhibitors will showcase the latest materials, products, and services for teaching and learning to thousands of early childhood teachers and administrators at the 2012 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference & Expo. |
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The NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of early childhood educators in the world. The conference brings together thousands of educators from all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries to discuss the latest research and best practices in early childhood education.
The conference’s vibrant Expo features more than 300 exhibitors in over 1,000 booths. Exhibitors will showcase a wide range of new and innovative products and services, including:
• Art materials
• Books and videos
• Children’s music
• Classroom equipment, furniture, and supplies
• Computer software
• Curriculum materials and resources
• Educational toys and games
• Fundraising and incentive programs
• Family resources and support
• Playground equipment and supplies
• Photographic services
• Professional development resources
• Teaching resources
• Undergraduate and graduate schools
A full list of exhibitors is available online.
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Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Boulevard NW
Atlanta, Georgia
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November 7–10, 2012
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Media are invited to attend the conference and talk to exhibitors, speakers, and education leaders in attendance. NAEYC can also help to set up interviews with specific presenters. Media must register in advance with Meredith MacMillan or present press credentials on-site at NAEYC Headquarters, Room 307, Georgia World Congress Center. For more information, visit our website or follow the conference on Twitter.
This year’s conference is made possible in part through the generous support of the following sponsors:
Platinum: Hatch, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, Target, Teaching Strategies, Constructive Playthings
Gold: HighScope, Pearson
Silver: Community Playthings, Discount School Supply, KinderCare
Bronze: Music Together, Bright Horizons, ProSolutions Training, Learning Care Group, Lifetouch, Smarty Ants, Scholastic
Founded in 1926, the National Association for the Education of Young Children is the largest and most influential advocate for high-quality early care and education in the United States.
