Top Ten reasons to attend

In the coming weeks we will share features of the World Forum on Early Care and Education that may convince you to register before it is sold out.

Reason 1

28/10/2008

Today's reason is that on the first day of the Forum (June 16) you will take part in an historical and cultural study tour of Northern Ireland. On this tour you will...

Visit historical sites in Northern Ireland
Learn first-hand about people's experiences during the troubles
Tour a site of natural wonder
Visit an early childhood program

As space in is strictly limited, this Forum will sell out long in advance.

Don't be disappointed - register now and take advantage of the Early Bird discount.

Reason 2

05/11/2008

You will see your work through new eyes at the World Forum on Early Care and Education in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

You will meet 600 early childhood professionals from 70 nations - from nations such as South Africa, Indonesia, Bolivia, Russia, China, Finland, Lebanon, Italy, India, and Egypt.

You will learn what the challenges and opportunities there are in delivering early childhood services in their nations.

You will make new friends for life from around the world.

Learn more at www.WorldForumFoundation.org

Reason 3

13/11/2008

By attending the World Forum in Belfast, Northern Ireland (June 16 - 19, 2009), you will be exposed to perspectives from 60 nations on key early childhood issues such as:

Connecting children with nature
Leadership in early childhood
Multi-cultural education
Curriculum models
Teacher education
Men in early childhood
Informal child care settings
Workforce development
AIDS and young children
Immigration and young children
Peace education

Reason 4

19/11/2008

At what other conference will you have the opportunity to make friends for life with early childhood professionals from Vietnam, Germany, South Africa, China, Afghanistan, Paraguay, and Iraq?

During the four days of the World Forum on Early Care and Education (June 16 - 19, 2009) you will have plenty of opportunities to meet and get to know many of the 600 delegates from 70 countries.

Sessions, breaks, lunches, receptions, and tours are designed purposely to enable friendships to flourish.

Reason 5

04/12/2008

Every person who registers for the 2009 World Forum on Early Care and Education will be assigned, upon registering, to a 'home team.'

Members of each home team of 16 registrants from around the world will be encouraged to get to know each other prior to arriving in Belfast by sharing biographical information, stories, and photos.

In Belfast, opportunities will be provided for members of each team to meet in person and continue building relationships.

Learn more about the 2009 World Forum, and register before the early bird discount registration expires on December 31, 2008 on the 2009 World Forum web site.

Reason 6

11/12/2008

When you attend the 2009 World Forum in Belfast (June 16 - 19) you will have many opportunities to get involved in international projects.

All of our current World Forum projects - Peace Education, Nature Education, AIDS and Young Children, Men in ECE, Teacher Educator, etc. - got their start when early childhood professionals from different countries with similar passions met at a World Forum and hatched a plan.