Fairfax Futures‘ Annual School Readiness Symposium is a unique daylong educational forum for early childhood educators across Fairfax County. Topics presented have included literacy, science and math, the arts, play and nature. The symposium is cosponsored by Fairfax Futures and the Fairfax County Office for Children. The PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great Initiative sponsors the Symposium. Click here to watch a special video celebrating our 15 year event.
2022 — Creating Authentic Family Partnerships
2021 — Fostering Joy in Young Children … The Road to Resiliency
2020 — Unstructured Play—Creating Natural Sensory Experiences for Young Children
2019 — Healthy Children, Healthy Futures
2018 — Nurturing Creativity in Young Children
2017 — Creating Mindful Learners
2016 – Hand in Hand: Partnering with Families to Support Children’s School ReadinessHand in Hand: Partnering with Families to Support Children’s School Readiness
2015 – In Touch with Technology: Connecting Children, Teachers and Families in the Digital AgeIn Touch with Technology: Connecting Children, Teachers and Families in the Digital Age
"Aside from making new friends every year, I am always inspired and keen to get back to my school and share."
— Kindergarten Teacher