Oakland Early Learning Symposium
Empowering early childhood professionals through collaborative learning,
​innovative strategies, and community connections across Oakland 

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Who We Serve
Our symposium brings together a diverse community of early childhood education professionals, including teachers, directors, family child care providers, and informal caregivers from state-funded, Head Start, and private programs throughout Oakland.​
Our Impact
  • 1,000+ professionals served over six years 
  • 93-100% satisfaction rate from participants
"(At) This training (it) was excellent to have different speakers talking about the most current issues in the programs, and have many sharing moments for us to learn among ourselves.”  
- 2023-24 Participant 
Visit our Events page to learn more about past and future symposiums.
2026 Oakland Early Learning Symposium
Demystifying Early Literacy for Children Ages 0-5 
Saturday, January 31, 2026
​Program | Agenda | Presentations
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​Let’s Talk Early Learning​
​“Let’s Talk Early Learning” is an informal peer space, facilitated and led by three dedicated early childhood educators,  Ivonne Garcia, Brittany Philpart, and Annette Wright. Let’s Talk sessions, which occur monthly during the school year, provide Oakland early learning professionals with a space to support and share with each other in a spirit of community. ​Professional development credits are available for those who attend the entire session. Breakout rooms offered in both English and Spanish. 
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