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Started in 1926, the NAEYC has grown to become the largest association of its kind in the world. It includes more than 80,000 members from around the world. It is designed for educators who work with children up to eight years old. In addition, the NAEYC offers a national accreditation system for early childhood programs through national and local affiliates. Includes: Program Standards.
This international association is designed to encourage the education of all children. It works with children from birth to their teenage years. Through the organization, educators can get the support and professional resources that they need. The ACEI provides the latest information about best practices in early childhood education. There are also grants, awards and scholarships to help educators learn more about the field.
This is one of the professional early childhood education associations that is devoted specifically to Head Start children. The NHSA is designed to support the Head Start community through training and professional development. It performs research, releases the latest information and provides resources for educators. The underlying goal of the NHSA is to strengthen Head Start services through training and advocating for specific policy changes.
If you work with gifted children, this is the right organization for you. The Council for Exceptional Children is the largest international association for this purpose. It includes more than 30,000 members and offers professional development opportunities. Members of the organization receive CEC publications and can take part in 17 special interest divisions. In addition, the CEC offers leadership positions as well as extensive networking opportunities.
The goal of the NAFCC is to strengthen the profession of family child care. They offer technical support through leadership development and educational programs. According to researchers, early childhood education is important for future success in school and life. Family child care homes are given the resources they need to offer high-quality programs for toddlers, school age children and infants. These programs are essential for giving communities and families the tools they need for the best early learning opportunities.
Zero to Three is the website of the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. It envisions a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education, an innovative, child-centered approach to learning. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs.
