Summer Conference

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The 20th NAREA Summer Conference

Advocating for the 100 Languages as an Educational Right for Children, Families, and Educators

Albuquerque, New Mexico • June 27-29, 2024

Featuring:

Marina Castagnetti
Marina Castagnetti

Marina is a former teacher at Diana municipal preschool, where she worked with the historical team Loris Malaguzzi and Vea Vecchi. Later she worked with the Documentation and Educational Research Center of the Preschools and Infant-toddler Centers – Istituzione of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia. Today, through Reggio Children, she meets with educators around the world who are interested in understanding more about the Reggio Emilia Approach.
 

Isabella Meninno
Isabella Meninno

Isabella has been an atelierista with the Preschools and Infant-toddler Centers – Istituzione of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia since 1999. Currently she is working in the role of atelierista with the municipal preschool and primary school at the Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia. For Reggio Children, she has collaborated on the realization of publishing and exhibition projects, ateliers at the Loris Malaguzzi International Center, and professional development initiatives. She also worked as atelierista in the Documentation and Educational Research Center and at the Diana, Anna Frank, Gulliver, and Martiri di Sesso municipal preschools in Reggio Emilia.

Location:

Conference:

National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque
1701 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
 

Exhibit:

Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque
1701 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
 

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Conference FAQs (In-Person)

Schedule

The program varies from conference to conference. Typical features may include presentations and reflections by noted representatives from Reggio Emilia and/or North America, visits to the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition and atelier, school visits, interactive ateliers, small group discussions, and local cultural experiences.

The days typically begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 5:00 pm. A detailed schedule will go out to participants in a logistics email one week before the conference begins.

Cost Info

Early Bird Rate (By May 3)

$525 Member | $625 Non-Member

 

Regular Rate (After May 3)

$625 Member | $725 Non-Member

 

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Written request for refunds must be submitted by June 12, 2024 to the NAREA office via e-mail. There will be a $50 processing fee to cancel your registration.

Lodging

Hotel accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee.
Participants will find many hotels near the conference venue on various travel websites.

About the City

At the heart of New Mexico beats the pulse of a vibrant city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, authentic art and dynamic traditions have helped shape their centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, trace the area’s tribal history, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66, or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world—a sight sure to change your perspective.

For more information on things to do, check out Visit Albuquerque.

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