Our roles in early care and education can be both challenging and rewarding. On the challenging days, it can help to renew our resolve to do our best by reflecting on these powerful words by Haim Ginott.
How does your program/school honor and support diverse holiday celebrations? Check out these recommendations from NAEYC to make it authentic for children and families. Celebrating Holidays
NAEYC Accreditation of programs for young children began in 1985, setting rigorous national standards of excellence in early childhood education. Today, there are over 6,500 NAEYC Accredited programs in the nation and over 120 NAEYC Accredited programs in North Carolina. NAEYC Accreditation: •Is voluntary and reflects a commitment to excellence in early care and education for children •Exceeds North Carolina’s…
Let us hear from you regarding recent federal early childhood legislation that is being considered! In November 2013, Senator Harkin (Iowa) along with Representatives George Miller (California) and Richard Hanna (New York) introduced legislation focused on early care and education – “Start Strong for America’s Children.” This bipartisan-sponsored legislation will accelerate the existing commitment of federal, state and local programs…
Land of Sky aeyc (Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson and Polk Counties) is proud to collaborate again this year on their Week of the Young Child Conference to be held on April 12, 2014 at Blue Ridge Community College. Presenter Proposals are being accepted through December 13th. If you are interested, please complete and submit the attached “Request for Proposals” form:…
NCaeyc’s members voted and the results are in! NCaeyc thanks each nominee who came forward with willingness to join us in leadership service. NCaeyc congratulates, thanks and proudly welcomes the following individuals to our member-elected Board of Directors: Executive Officers President-Elect: Suzanne Mira-Knippel Secretary: Consuellis Hawkins-Crudup Regional Representatives South West Region: Ashley Reid North East Region: Sarah Prezioso Please join us welcoming and thanking these leaders for…
In 1953, a dedicated group of early educators came together to form the North Carolina Kindergarten Association (NCKA) to “promote the professional growth of its members, to increase community understanding of the kindergarten child and to work toward the attainment of standards established by the State Department of Public Instruction.” In 1974, NCKA reorganized to become the state affiliate for…