The Administration for Children and Families presents NRCEC 2024, National Research Conference on Early Childhood. June 24 - 26, 2024 at Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.
June 24 - 26, 2024
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CRYSTAL GATEWAY MARRIOTT
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ARLINGTON, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Conference Logistics

When and where is NRCEC 2024?

NRCEC 2024 will be held June 24—26, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.

Are there hotel rooms available for conference attendees?

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel at a discounted rate for NRCEC 2024 attendees. For more information, visit the Hotel and Travel page of the conference website.

Can I attend NRCEC 2024 virtually?

NRCEC 2024 is being planned primarily as an in-person event. However, select sessions will be livestreamed from the conference venue. Additional details about virtual content will be shared when the complete conference agenda is posted to the website.

Can I earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending the conference?

CEUs are not offered at NRCEC 2024.

Registration

Is there a registration fee for the conference?

Registration for this event is free and open to the public.

When will registration open?

Registration is now open for NRCEC 2024. All in-person and virtual attendees must register to attend the conference.

Conference Content

What types of sessions will be included in the conference?

The conference will include plenary sessions, symposia, poster symposia, poster sessions, and informal events. An overview of the NRCEC 2024 schedule including session types and times is now available. The final conference agenda and program, including session titles and speakers, will be added to the website prior to the start of the conference.

What topics are discussed at the conference?

The conference will address knowledge gaps across programs serving young children and their families by presenting the latest research surrounding Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, early elementary, and other early childhood programs.

Who is the conference intended for?

The conference is intended for a broad audience, including academic and professional researchers, early childhood program administrators and practitioners, and federal, state, and local policymakers.

Is it possible to view content from previous conferences?

Conference programs and videos of selected sessions from previous conferences are available on the past conferences page.

General Questions

How can I stay updated on NRCEC?

Sign up for the NRCEC email list to receive conference updates.

Whom do I contact with additional questions?

Please contact nrcec@air.org if you have additional questions.