1. Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs NAEYC Position Statement

2. NAEYC – National Association for the Education of Young Children Largest nonprofit in US represents Early Childhood Educators Paraeducators Center Directors Trainers Families of young children Policy makers Advocates College Educators

3. NAEYC 80 years of existence Three main goals – ultimately improve well-being of all young children Bettering well-qualified practitioners, improving conditions for these professionals Deliver high quality system of supporting early childhood programs. Serve and act on behalf of needs, rights, and well- being with all young children Focus on quality of educational and developmental services and resources while serving and acting on behalf of all children birth through age 8.

4. Quote “It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more 'manhood' to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind.” Author unknownIt takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more 'manhood' to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind.