Early Childhood Symposium
On October 3rd, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children hosted the second annual Louisiana Early Childhood Symposium.
Symposium Overview
This free virtual event featured a comprehensive day-long program of breakout seminars and panels designed to underscore the economic impacts of child care, the significance of child development, and the critical need for increased access to early childhood education. Drawing on data and research, participants explored local funding strategies, the impact of child care on businesses and communities, and current early childhood education research and projects across the state. Researchers, policymakers, business leaders, ECE system leaders, and community leaders are invited to attend.
Attendees of the symposium selected workshops from the following tracks:
- Comprehensive Supports for Families: Sessions about various support systems’ impact on families
- Funding Mechanisms for Early Childhood Education: Sessions about creative local funding streams available for early childhood programs and supports
- Workforce Implications: Sessions about workforce challenges and opportunities associated with providing quality early childhood education