First 8 Memphis 2025 ECE Conference RFP

First 8 Memphis 2025 ECE Conference RFP
First 8 Memphis 2025 ECE Conference: Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Transforming Early Care and Education

Thank you for your interest in First 8 Memphis’ first early care and education conference! We look forward to bringing the local and regional early care and education community together to bring innovation, inspire our work with young children and make a lasting impact on early care and education. We will come together to both learn and celebrate the amazing work happening in early childhood. We invite proposals that will support the learning and professional development of our diverse ECE community.

Submitting your proposal will take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete. The application below includes each step of the submission process, prompting you for all required information. Failure to successfully complete all required sections will result in an incomplete application.

Please note that no edits may be made after the deadline on Thursday, July 31st. For submission questions or assistance needs, please email conference@first8memphis.org.
Name*

First NameMiddle Name or InitialLast Name
Full Name (w/ post-nominal letters)*
Email*
example@example.com
Have you presented at other conferences?*

YesNo
If yes, please list conference(s)*
If yes, please list recent presentations and include references or links to recordings if available.*

Additional Presenters

You may include up to three (3) additional presenters, include these details for each additional presenter:
- Full name (w/ post-nominal letters)
- E-Mail
- Organization (if it should be included with your name in program listing)
Number of Additional Presenters*
Additional Presenter 1: Full name (w/ post-nominal letters)*
Additional Presenter 1: E-Mail Address*
example@example.com
Additional Presenter 1: Organization (if it should be included with your name in program listing)*
Has this presenter presented at other conferences?*

YesNo
Additional Presenter 2: Full name (w/ post-nominal letters)*
Additional Presenter 2: E-Mail Address*
example@example.com
Additional Presenter 2: Organization (if it should be included with your name in program listing)*
Has this presenter presented at other conferences?*

YesNo
Additional Presenter 3: Full name (w/ post-nominal letters)*
Additional Presenter 3: E-Mail Address*
example@example.com
Additional Presenter 3: Organization (if it should be included with your name in program listing)*
Has this presenter presented at other conferences?*

YesNo

The First 8 Memphis ECE Conference aims to educate and inform learners across various disciplines and at different learning levels:
- Introductory Learners: New to the field or topic, seeking to understand basic concepts, frameworks, and principles.
- Intermediate Learners: Understand foundational principles but are looking to deepen their knowledge.
- Advanced Learners: Deep understanding of the field and current challenges.
Based on your session topic and set-up/format, provide three (3) learning objectives aligned to the target audience's learning level. We have provided starters for each learning level below:

Introductory Learners
- Define key terms and concepts related to...
- Identify the foundational principles of...
- Recognize the basic components or structure of...
- Describe the purpose and importance of...
- Explain how [concept/practice] is used in early childhood education.
- List the steps involved in...
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of...
- Understand the role of [concept/practice] in achieving...
Intermediate Learners
- Apply [concepts or practices] to real-world scenarios in...
- Analyze the effectiveness of [approach/tool] in specific contexts.
- Explore strategies to address common challenges in...
- Evaluate the impact of [technique/program] on...
- Develop a plan or framework for implementing...
- Integrate evidence-based practices into...
- Assess the strengths and limitations of [method/theory].
- Practice using [tools/strategies] to enhance outcomes in...
Advanced Learners
- Critique current policies or methodologies in...
- Design innovative solutions for addressing challenges in...
- Synthesize research findings to propose...
- Lead a discussion or initiative on...
- Collaborate with peers to create systemic strategies for...
- Influence policy or organizational change through...
- Advance the field by applying emerging trends in...
- Propose new frameworks or models for improving...
Objective #1*
Objective #2*
Objective #3*

Session Overview

In 75 (min) - 100 (max) words, describe the essential elements of the proposed session: the focus of your content and how you intend to engage learners. If your proposal is accepted, this description is subject to editing and use in First 8 Memphis ECE Conference materials.
Session overview write up:*

0/100
Detail in 50 words or less how you will measure the success of your session.*

0/50
Do you have any accessibility or special accommodations needs?*

Evidence-Base

As we continue to foster growth and knowledge across our learning community it is important that evidence is rooted in evidence from the field. Please provide three (3) empirical references dated within the past 5 years you will use to support your session. You may also use up to three (3) additional references to nondominant bodies of knowledge you plan to use to support your session.

Example: Phillips, D., Lipsey, M. W., Dodge, K. A., Haskins, R., Bassok, D., Burchinal, M., ... & Weiland, C. (2017). Puzzling it out: The current state of scientific knowledge on pre-kindergarten effects. A consensus statement. Brookings Institution.
Retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu
Empirical Reference #1*
Empirical Reference #2*
Empirical Reference #3*
Community Wisdom and Cultural Best Practice #1*
Community Wisdom and Cultural Best Practice #2*
Community Wisdom and Cultural Best Practice #3*

Work example(s)*
Description (optional)
Provide at least one strong work example where you were the sole principal. (this work will not be disseminated nor shared across any networks)*

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First 8 Memphis 2025 ECE Conference RFP

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