The Louisiana Department of Education is excited to host the inaugural Early Childhood Conference – Powering Up Early Childhood in July 2022! The conference will take place from July 22-24, 2022, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC).
The conference will provide opportunities for education and training for child care providers, teachers, and families in all aspects of Early Childhood. The content and breakout sessions will support the following LDOE Believe to Achieve educational priorities:
- Provide the highest quality teaching and learning environment.
- Remove barriers and create equitable, inclusive learning experiences for all children.
- Cultivate high-impact systems, structures, and partnerships.
- Enhance Communication and guidance for family engagement and support.
Registered attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 12 Louisiana Pathways approved hours.
Free CPR certification is offered as a pre-conference add-on option. Morning and afternoon CPR sessions are available.
Educational Sessions and Training Opportunities for:
Tentative Conference Schedule
Registration and Scheduling
Registration is now closed as the conference is sold out. To join the conference registration waiting list, please email
ccapevents@la.gov.
Registered attendees should
download Whova, the conference app, for session scheduling and up-to-date information.
Lodging
The conference host hotel is the Hilton Riverside, near the Convention Center.
Reduced-rate rooms are available for attendees.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, La 70130
504-561-0500
$136/night
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50274688
Rooms must be booked by June 15, 2022
Additional hotels in the area of the Convention Center
Omni Riverfront (.4 miles from Convention Center)
Reservation Link
701 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-8200
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Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center (.4 miles from Convention Center)
Reservation Link
881 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-1881
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Hampton Inn New Orleans Convention Center (.3 miles from Convention Center)
Reservation Link
1201 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center
(.16 miles from Convention Center)
1001 S Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-0044
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Springhill Suites Downtown
(.2 miles from Convention Center)
301 St. Joseph Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-3100
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Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans
(.3 miles from Convention Center)
345 St. Joseph Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-1300
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Renaissance New Orleans Arts
Warehouse District Hotel
(.5 miles from Convention Center)
700 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-613-2330
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Courtyard New Orleans
Downtown/Convention Center
(.3 miles from Convention Center)
300 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-598-9898
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Loews New Orleans
(.5 miles from Convention Center)
300 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-595-3300
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DoubleTree by Hilton
(.7 miles from Convention Center)
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-581-1300
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Sheraton New Orleans
(.8 miles from Convention Center)
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-2500
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Hilton New Orleans
(.9 miles from Convention Center)
333 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-378-2800
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JW Marriott
(.9 miles from Convention Center)
614 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-6500
Presenter Application
Thank you for applying to present at the inaugural Early Childhood Conference,
Powering Up Early Childhood. The application process is currently closed. If you have any questions, please email
ccapevents@la.gov.
Vendor Application
The Powering Up Early Childhood Conference vendor fair will connect early childhood providers, teachers, and families with resources and supports from external partners.
The vendor fair schedule is as follows:
- Vendor Fair: Friday, July 22nd 11:00am – 5:00pm
- Vendor Fair: Saturday, July 23rd 8:30am – 5:00pm
If you have any questions, please email ccapevents@la.gov.
Please contact CCAPEvents@la.gov with questions.