We are so very excited that we will be able to gather in person once again to learn about all things advocacy!

Join us for sessions on the legislative process, universal pre-K, equity in early childhood education community engagement, media and messaging in advocacy and more! Plus hear from and network with Montessori advocates from across the country to inspire your own advocacy work.

What: MPPI Advocacy Conference
When: October 1-3, 2021
Where: Washington, DC
Who: You and advocates from around the country!

A note about COVID protocols:

• It is our expectation that individuals attending this conference will be vaccinated. We understand that individuals with certain health conditions may not be able to be vaccinated but you are still welcome to attend. For everyone’s safety we expect all others to be vaccinated.
• Although not required by local law, currently the hotel is still requiring masks in public areas. However, masks will be optional within our meeting rooms.
• Although not required by local law, currently the hotel is still requiring masks in public areas. However, masks will be optional within our meeting rooms.
• We are not planning to set up the meeting rooms to accommodate social distancing.
• **Please note these protocols are subject to change.

Registration

Click here to register

• Early Bird registration, available through 8/31/21 is $300.
• After 8/31/21 registration will increase to $350.
• The optional pre-conference session is $50 and can be registered separately or in conjunction with conference registration.

We have a limited number of scholarships available. Click here for the financial assistance application. BIPOC Montessori educators are especially encouraged to apply.

Hotel

The MPPI Advocacy conference will be held at Yours Truly located in the fabulous West End neighborhood of Washington DC nestled between Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom., with easy access to several metro stops and restaurants. We have secured a block of rooms at a significantly discounted rate of $169 per night.

Make a Reservation

Reservations:

• Please note there are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate of $169 and this rate will only be honored for reservations made before Tuesday, September 7^th.
• Please note that all reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
• If a guest does not cancel a reservation within 72 hours before 5pm of the guest’s check-in date, then Hotel may charge the credit card one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes.
• If a guest needs to reduce the number of nights and does not do so prior to 72 hours before 5pm of the guest’s check-in date they will be charged one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes in addition to charges for their actual stay.

Click here to make a reservation online or call 202-775-0800 and use group code 3254799.

Sponsors

Many thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting this conference and advocacy work across the country!

Supporting Sponsors

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