https://accessece.org/events ACCESS upcoming events ACCESS Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:02:12 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:02:12 GMT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT <h1>AI in Balance: Weighing the Benefits and Drawbacks of AI in Early Childhood Teacher Education</h1> <div> October 23, 2026 </div> <div> 11am to 12pm PT </div> <div> 12pm to 1pm MT </div> <div> 1pm to 2pm CT </div> <div> 2pm to 3pm ET </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <div> Join ACCESS and NAECTE for our Fall 2026 joint call examining the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in early childhood teacher preparation. This 60-minute session features a panel of higher education faculty sharing practical outcomes, ethical considerations, and lessons learned from integrating AI into coursework. Together, we'll weigh the efficiencies of these tools against their potential risks to candidate learning, field practice, and program integrity—followed by an open Q&amp;A with attendees. </div> <div> <br> </div> </div> https://accessece.org/event-6846790 https://accessece.org/event-6846790 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT <p style="background-color: transparent;"><br></p> <h1 style="background-color: transparent;">Higher Ed updates from NAEYC</h1> <h3 style="background-color: transparent;">Date: November 2, 2026</h3> <p>Hosted by: Mary Harrill and Erin Speer Smith</p> <p style="background-color: transparent;">Time (in various time zones):</p> <ul style="background-color: transparent;"> <li>9:00am to 10:00am PT</li> <li>10:00am to 11am MT</li> <li>11:00am to 12pm CT</li> <li>12:00pm to 1pm ET</li> </ul> <p>Come join us for an hour of higher ed-related updates from our partners at NAEYC!</p> <p style="background-color: transparent;"><br></p> https://accessece.org/event-6864166 https://accessece.org/event-6864166 Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:15:00 GMT <p align="center"><br></p> <h1>Updates on the Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education</h1> <h3>Date:&nbsp; November 12, 2026</h3>ACCESS plays a leading role in elevating early childhood education by advancing high-quality teacher preparation and strong workforce standards nationwide. Through its work with the Unifying Framework, ACCESS supports clear career pathways, unified competencies, and equitable compensation for early educators. The organization actively represents higher education on the Commission for Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education, ensuring associate degree pathways remain central to national progress. Join us to hear key updates on the Commission's work and discover how these national efforts are shaping the profession. <p>Time (in various time zones):</p> <ul> <li>9:15am to 10am PT</li> <li>10:15am to 11am MT</li> <li>11:15am to 12pm CT</li> <li>12:15pm to 1pm&nbsp; ET</li> </ul> https://accessece.org/event-6854314 https://accessece.org/event-6854314