About the Conference

HIPPY USA's national conference meets the training and professional development needs of top-level HIPPY staff and professionals, early childhood educators, literacy practitioners, and educational leaders.

The sessions will provide information and resources surrounding best practices, research, advocacy, and other continuous improvement strategies and will feature early childhood experts and innovative leaders in outcomes-based evaluation, evidence-based research, and home visiting collaborations. Other workshop topics include:

  • HIPPY Basics
  • Supervision & Administration
  • Resource Development
  • Marketing and Public Relations
  • Technology & Social Media
  • Multicultural Relationships

Join HIPPY USA as we continue to close the achievement gap in early childhood education.



Don't Miss It! Registration deadline is March 30, 2012.

We have many opportunities for you to be involved:

Make an Impact. Register Today!
Become a Sponsor. Support Us Here!
Conduct a Workshop. Submit a Presenter CFP!
Exhibit Your Information. Complete an Application! 
Appreciate Your Colleagues. Nominate them for the Avima Award!
Look into the Future. Host our 2014 Conference!


 

About Dallas

The conference hotel is located within five to 10 minutes of more than 200 restaurants, as well as incredible shopping and more in Grapevine and Dallas, Texas.

The fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, this ultra modern and sophisticated area attracts worldwide travelers! Historic Grapevine, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, is a go-to destination when planning a trip to North Texas! Step back in time in Historic Downtown Grapevine with its collection of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Enjoy fantastic hotels and resorts, great attractions for the entire family, fabulous shopping opportunities, outstanding dining at world-class restaurants, winery tasting rooms, a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, award-winning festivals, events and much more. Grapevine has something for everyone!

Please go here for more information about Grapevine or here for more information about Dallas.
 

Traveling to the Conference

HIPPY USA has negotiated special rates with American Airlines for travel during the 2012 National Conference. Participants will receive a 5% discount by using the following promotional code: 3442AY. The discount is valid for travel April 21 – May 2, 2012 to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – DFW. Please call 1-800-433-1790 (US and Canada) and refer to Promotion Code 3442AY or go online to www.AA.com and choose More Flight Search Options and insert the promotion code in the appropriate box. While making travel plans, remember that check-in at the Hyatt Regency DFW begins at 3 p.m. CT and check-out is at noon CT.

Questions? Email HIPPY USA or call us at 501.537.7726.
 

2014 National Conference

If you're interested in hosting the 2014 National Conference in your city or area, submit an RFP! The national conference committee will review proposals through February 2012.

Submission deadline is February 15, 2012. For questions or to submit your RFP, email HIPPY USA or call 501.537.7728.