The New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) Conference is New Mexico’s largest annual gathering focused on early childhood education. Each year, more than 1,000 educators, directors, and early childhood leaders come together for two days of learning, connection, and professional growth. This year’s conference will take place Friday and Saturday, April 10–11, 2026, at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building (SUB) in Albuquerque.
Infant Toddler Teacher Network Lead Teachers Tina Goodrick-Lee and Tracy Royer will present a session focused on social-emotional learning for infants and toddlers.
- Session Title: Social Emotional Learning for Infants and Toddlers
- This session explores how relationships, brain development, and emotional regulation shape early learning. Drawing on principles from Conscious Discipline, the presentation will examine how infants and toddlers rely on caring adults to help regulate emotions and build healthy brain architecture.
- Saturday, April 11
- 9:30–10:30 AM
- SUB Room: Acoma B
For full conference details and registration, visit the NMAEYC website.