Join us March 4–6, 2027, at the Tan-Tar-A Conference Center in Osage Beach, Missouri, as early childhood professionals from across the state come together to learn, collaborate, and inspire one another.
 

CYY brings together early childhood professionals serving children from birth through 3rd grade. We are seeking one-hour presentations that feature effective practices, innovative ideas, and real‑world strategies that strengthen early learning across Missouri. Each year, attendees look for presentations that spark new thinking, deepen their understanding of child development, and make a meaningful impact—and yours could be part of that impact.
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What We’re Looking For
 

We encourage presentations that:
 • Demonstrate practices making a measurable difference for young children
 • Include meaningful stories, data, or examples from your program
 • Offer hands-on strategies or demonstrations
 • Address child development, behavior support, trauma-informed practices, STEM, motor development, special education, autism, home visiting, play-based learning, or differentiation
 • Provide clear, engaging content for a variety of early childhood settings
 

If your work is sparking positive change, we invite you to submit a presentation proposal.
 Have questions? Contact MOPD@dese.mo.gov.
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What Attendees Told Us They Want
 

Feedback from CYY 2026 highlighted a need for:
 • Practical, interactive presentations with activities and visuals
 • Strategies for meeting diverse learner needs
 • Topic‑specific content for both early learning and K–3 educators
 • Tools for building strong, trust-based relationships with families
 • Engaging, workforce‑focused training for child care professionals
 • Clear and accurate presentation descriptions
 

Your presentation can help meet these needs and inspire early childhood professionals statewide.
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Presenter Details
 

Selected presenters receive complimentary conference registration.
All other expenses, including travel and lodging, are the responsibility of the presenter.
Sales or promotional activities are not permitted during presentations. Vendors may reserve exhibit space through the CYY website.
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Submit Your Proposal
 

Detailed information and instructions are available at this link.
 

The proposal link is available at this link.
 

All proposals must be submitted via Wufoo by July 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT.
 

We look forward to reviewing your ideas and building another meaningful, energizing year of learning at CYY 2027!