Professional Organization

I want to share with you information about the National Association of Education of the Young child (NAEYC).  This is the largest professional organization that focuses on early childhood issues, research, and advocacy.  I live in Delaware so I am a member of Delaware Association of Education of the Young Child (DAEYC).

DAEYC is the Delaware affiliate to the NAEYC. DAEYC has access to national leadership resources and knowledge to better serve members and the state.  DAEYC is a non-profit, membership organization of over 300 Early Childhood professional.  After 40+ years DAEYC opened an office in October 2009.  DAEYC is the administrative home for the T.E.A.C.H. Early childhood scholorship program.  DAEYC partners with other agencies like the Department of Education and the DE Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood to provide services to the Early Childhood community.

By joining NAEYC you will become a member of your local chapter in my case it is DAEYC, this entitles you to NAEYC membership opportunities.  DAEYC membership includes the following:

• Discounts on DAEYC conferences and events
• Discounts on DAEYC merchandise
• Small Wonders Newsletter
• Networking opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Advocacy opportunities

Cost for DAEYC membership:

• Students - $40.00     (includes Young Children or Teaching Young Children magazine)
• Regular -  $55.00     (includes Young Children or Teaching Young Children magazine)
• Comprehensive - $90.00 (includes 6 publications)

If you need more information or are interested in joining the web site information is:
www.daeyc.org  or www.NAEYC.ORG

In January of 2012 The Heritage Institute will have two of my classes on-line for enrollment. Please check out www.hol.edu for continued education clock hours.