Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) National Research Conference

We are pleased to announce that the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) 2026 will be held June 22-24, 2026, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

This 3-day event will present the latest research surrounding Head Start, child care, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, early elementary, and other early childhood programs.

The goals of NRCEC 2026 are to:

• Identify and disseminate research relevant to young children (birth to 8 years) and their families;

• Encourage collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to build evidence that informs policy and practice; and

• Foster discussion of research priorities, gaps, and needs.

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Learn more at our NEW website: https://acf.gov/opre/national-research-conference-early-childhood-nrcec-0

Questions?

Please direct all questions about NRCEC 2026 to NRCEC@air.org.

** THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT, NOT HOSTED BY NICCA