The Fundamental Principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach Workshops began in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2004. The workshops stemmed from a desire to create an opportunity for educators, parents and advocates across the continent to engage in conversations surrounding the philosophical values and underpinnings of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. The initial premise of the workshops was the need for more accessible and affordable professional development initiatives for educators, parents and advocates in order to initiate and maintain local networks and support systems. Over the years, the Fundamental Principles Workshop Series has evolved and expanded.

This springtime workshop series has become an annual tradition and is hosted by NAREA members throughout North America, not by the NAREA organization. Many educators offer workshops as a way to begin sharing their work and thinking with colleagues. For many, participation in the Fundamental Workshops initiatives has lead to the creation of additional professional development opportunities for educators in their unique contexts. We encourage you to open your doors and start conversations. If you are interested in hosting a Fundamental Principles Workshop, go to the Fundamental Workshops - Hosting page of the NAREA website. 

For a list of this year's Fundamental Principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach Workshops, log onto the Fundamental Workshops - Current page. For a list of of Fundamental Principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach Workshops since 2004, log onto the Fundamental Workshops - Historical page.