The University of Montana 3rd Annual ECE Summit: Full Schedule

For those traveling from outside Missoula, book your hotel early. A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown. Please use the code ECE or call the hotel and mention the code and conference. You can use this link to book your rooms.

The call for Spotlight Posters is now Open!
Click here to submit a proposal to spotlight a story of research, demonstration, or outreach during the Summit!

The call for Award Nominations is now Open!
Click here to nominate an individual, team, or organization for excellence in early childhood research, demonstration, or outreach.

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11:00am MDT

Early Childhood Project Based Learning: Pre-Conference Gathering

Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

ALI Auditorium (A), PJW College of Education

Join us on Friday afternoon as the National Early Childhood Project Based Learning Conference integrates with the 3rd Annual UM Institute for Early Childhood Education Summit. Registration is FREE for Montana participants. Friday afternoon will feature a variety of session tracks from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm to include:

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Conversation Cafe
Breakout Sessions ~ Round 1
Breakout Sessions ~ Round 2
Optional Film Screening (5:15 pm - 6:15 pm)

More details are coming soon!

Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
ALI Auditorium (A), PJW College of Education The University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812

Professional Development, demonstration

1:00pm MDT

Early Childhood Project Based Learning Day 1

Friday April 4, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

ALI Auditorium (A), PJW College of Education

Join us on Friday afternoon as the National Early Childhood Project Based Learning Conferenceintegrates with the 3rd Annual UM Institute for Early Childhood Education Summit. Registration is FREE for Montana participants. Friday afternoon will feature a variety of session tracks from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm to include:

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Conversation Cafe
Breakout Sessions ~ Round 1
Breakout Sessions ~ Round 2
Optional Film Screening (5:15 pm - 6:15 pm)

More details are coming soon!

Friday April 4, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
ALI Auditorium (A), PJW College of Education The University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812

Professional Development, demonstration

The University of Montana 3rd Annual ECE Summit