We are so thrilled for the amount of people that have RSVP’d for the morning tracks that we reached max capacity! It is all because of your amazing support of the early childhood community.
The morning sessions may be full, but at 1:00 p.m., we will gather together to be introduced in either the Senate or House Chamber followed by networking downstairs in the Rotunda.
If you are wanting to come but registration is closed, join us at 1:15 p.m. in the Rotunda as we gather together to network and show our strength in numbers.
*Prior to February 11th, we will contact all those who RSVP’d with which track to join.
Join us Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Mississippi Capitol for the sixth annual Early Childhood Capitol Day for networking, panel discussions, and policy updates. This year, there will be two tracks to choose from, Novice and Experienced. Each track will have its own agenda for the beginning of the day. We will come back together at 1:00 p.m. for an introduction in either the Senate Chamber or House Chamber. The day will end with a gathering in the Rotunda to network with other early childhood leaders.
Read the definitions and agendas below to decide which track to choose.
*Check back here or follow us on social media for updates.
Below is the agenda including the morning tracks
Novice Track – Morning
Select the Novice Track if…
– you have never been to a Capitol Day before
– you have not engaged in advocacy with legislators or agency leaders before
– you are new to the early childhood career field
Agenda:
9:00am: OPTIONAL Capitol Tour
10:00am: Registration, Coffee, Networking
11:00am: Lunch & Panel Discussion “What is Advocacy?”
12:00pm: Priorities for the 2025 Session for Young Children
Experienced Track – Morning
Select the Experienced Track if…
– you have attended Capitol Day, but may still want to grow in their advocacy and policy knowledge
– you have taken courses or attended any kind of training or virtual workshop about advocacy in the past
– you have a working or basic knowledge of how policy is made
Agenda:
10:00am: Registration, Coffee, Networking
11:00am: Lunch & Communications Training for Advocates
12:00pm: Priorities for the 2025 Session for Young Children
Afternoon: Both tracks come together
1:00pm: Whole Group Introduction in the House or Senate Legislative Chamber
1:30pm: Whole Group Photo
1:45pm: Tabling in the Rotunda and Networking with other leaders
3:00pm: Closing Remarks and Adjournment
*Registration for the morning sessions is closed.
We are so grateful for your interest in the Early Childhood Capitol Day, and we are sincerely appreciative of your dedication to the early childhood community!
**If you RSVP’d before Monday, January 20th, you should have received an email asking for additional information that will help us better plan breakout sessions, order meals, and provide any accommodations that you may require.
If you have any questions, send an email to comms@msearlylearning.org