in Early Childhood Programs

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

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80 years of existence
Three main goals – ultimately improve well-being of all young children
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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 wellbeing 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.

 “ 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 unknown