Early Childhood Education Professional Organizations NAEYC GAYC SECAACEI To Name a Few…………… Georgia CTAE Resource Network Instructional Resources Office July 2009

NAEYC Stands for the National Association for the Education of Young Children The Granddaddy of all ECE professional associations, with over 100, 000 members. Offers members professional journals, conferences, latest research, program accreditation, forums for discussion and publications. Cost – around $130 $65.00 for students

GAYC Stands for Georgia Association on Young Children Our state affiliate of NAEYC, when you join NAEYC you join your state affiliate. Provides local and state conferences, accreditations, and certifications. Seeks to improve the lives of the children in GEORGIA by enhancing and improving the skills and knowledge of their teachers.

SECA Stands for Southern Early Childhood Association Part of NAEYC’s comprehensive membership Offers regional conferences and the publication “Dimensions”, which is an excellent resource for ECE professionals Has board members and affiliate representatives from all over the south, offering opportunities for leadership

ACEI Stands for the Association for Childhood Education International Oldest association of its type in the U.S., formed in 1892 Promotes childhood education and development programs Offers awards and grants to members Has a great website

What do they have in common? Have the well being of children in their mission statements and purposes and are dedicated to raising the quality of ECE Programs. Seek to build and improve the ECE profession. Gives members: –The right to vote for leadership –Make presentations and attend continuing education and professional conferences –Opportunities to publish in and receive professional publications –Opportunities to earn accreditations and certifications –Gives opportunities for participation in leadership activities, and participate in forums

There are More…….……. PAGE AAFCS GAFCS GACTE NEA GEA ABC XYZ ………….………the list goes on……………………….