International early childhood leaders to collaborate

International early childhood leaders to collaborate in Auckland

Early childhood leaders and practitioners from over 80 nations will gather in Auckland May 9-12, 2017 at the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre for the World Forum on Early Care and Education.

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC), working alongside the Early Childhood Council (ECC), will be the lead support for the World Forum which will see over 700 early childhood professionals gather to discuss the delivery of quality services to young children in diverse settings.

NZTC has been a long-time supporter of the World Forum Foundation with Chief Executive Selena Fox involved with the organisation since 2000 in various positions including New Zealand National Representative, Vice President and current Board Member.

“The World Forum provides a unique opportunity for early childhood practitioners and specialists from around the globe to come together to share ideas about education for young children worldwide. New Zealand is eager to reach out and make new connections, celebrate global diversity and worldwide early childhood initiatives. Our spirit of welcome runs deep with New Zealand’s natural warmth, hospitality and stunning scenery creating an environment to embrace early childhood professionals from many different countries,” said Fox.

Following an intensive international bidding process from a multitude of nations, New Zealand was selected to host the World Forum because of its progressive, enthusiastic early childhood community offering support to make the event a success and firm determination to use this opportunity to advocate for children and families.

The friendly, welcoming nature of the people of New Zealand, the pledge of ongoing support and enthusiasm from NZTC and the ECC, and the opportunity for people around the world to experience the natural beauty of New Zealand, its Māori culture, unique recreational and sightseeing opportunities, and world-class cuisine resulted in a win for NZ.

“For children of the world to have promising futures,” said Roger Neugebauer, Executive Director for the World Forum Foundation, “early childhood programs must meet their needs for optimal growth and development. The goal of the World Forum event is to promote the improved delivery of services by bringing together early childhood leaders from six continents to explore the hallmarks of quality.”

More than 100 early childhood international professionals will share their unique areas of expertise during the event with early childhood teachers, trainers, consultants, NGO leaders, researchers, advocates, and public officials also in attendance. Topics that will be addressed include: Children as Peace Builders in Conflict Situations, Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Children Living in Children’s Homes, Children’s Rights, Connecting Children with Nature, Curriculum, Indigenous People’s Rights and Issues, Men in ECE, and much more.

The World Forum will also be attended by World Forum Foundation Alliance Member representatives from international organisations including the Association for Childhood Education International, International Step by Step Association and the World Organization for Early Childhood Education.

Registration information and continuing updates are available on the World Forum Foundation website: www.WorldForumFoundation.org.

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