Curiosity, Wonder, Amazement!
Young children are engaged by and welcome the opportunity to explore their world and confront challenging concepts in science, technology and engineering. Join us for our Early Childhood Educator Science Series as we explore, investigate and reflect on the core concepts and practices that support inquiry in the early childhood classroom.
Benefits of Early Childhood Educator Science Series
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Breakfast and lunch
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Free educator swag
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Chance to win great raffle prizes
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Six hours of professional development
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FREE Arizona Science Center Educator Membership, compliments of APS
Call for Proposals
We are looking for engaging, hands-on session proposals that inspire meaningful STEM learning for PreK through early elementary educators. Help provide interactive, developmentally appropriate experiences that educators can bring directly back to their classrooms.
Event Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Calling All Arizona Preschool-First Grade Educators & Preservice Educators
Early Childhood Educator Science Series Conference
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ideal for Grade PreK - 1st Educators
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
Cost: $40
Curiosity, wonder, amazement! Young children are engaged by and welcome the opportunity to explore their world and confront challenging concepts in science, technology and engineering. Join us for our Early Childhood Educator Science Series as we explore, investigate and reflect on the core concepts and practices that support inquiry in the early childhood classroom.
Early Childhood Educator Science Series
Vendor Table Registration
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
Corporate: $275 | Non-profit: $175
You’re invited to participate in our Early Childhood Educator Science Series (ECESS), a professional learning conference dedicated to supporting STEM education in the early childhood classroom.
Join us for this excellent opportunity to connect with early childhood educators who are passionate about fostering curiosity, exploration, and scientific thinking in young children. Showcase your organization and share how you support early childhood educators!
Each registration includes one 6 foot table with two chairs.