Newly elected NAEYC Governing Board Member-at-Large Nicol Russell talks about learning the system, building bridges, and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role. Read the story.
Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 am until 3 pm This all-day conference will consist of breakout sessions so attendees can choose to attend sessions of interest. Hear from Clinical Associate Professor Carl Hermanns, mentor teachers, recent graduates, current students and...
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The 28th Annual Celebrate the Young Child Conference provides early childhood professionals with a day of learning and networking opportunities. The Association for Supportive Child Care is offering new and innovative topics that will benefit Early Childhood Educators, Directors, Child Care Center Owners, Family Child Care Providers, Kith and Kin Providers, and other members of the Early Childhood Community. Learn more.
My focus as President is to coordinate advocacy support with our partners and promote a vibrant and diverse membership that represents the strengths and values the voices of early childhood professionals across the state. Learn more.
When I began my term as President of the Governing Board of AzAEYC, I set a goal to focus on what I called the "three P's" -- the people, the programs, and the profession. Read more.
AzAEYC, in partnership with SAZAEYC and Arizona Child Care Resource and Referral, have received funding to launch the first annual Arizona Public Policy Forum. This event will take place on February 20, 2019 from 1:00 – 8:30 pm at The Newton at 300 W. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. Arizona...
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The 2019 Arizona Public Policy Forum is THE place to sharpen advocacy skills and help move a nonpartisan agenda in Arizona in support of young children and the early childhood education profession. Learn more.
AzDEC Spring Conference 2019: Healing Trauma Starts in the Heart presented by Diana Brown, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor. Conference provides research supported information on how adults can connect with relationship resistant children to start to heal trauma in children.
AzDEC Spring Conference 2019 on March 2, 2019 at the Halle Heart Museum
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Why does a file cabinet need to be at least 3 feet from the door? Why does a trash can have to have a lid? Why can't we use crockpots? Raegina Rico developed a passion and an urgency that led her to become a child care licensing consultant. AzAEYC’s newest board member talks about her work and why safety in the classroom matters so very, very much. Read more.
Outstanding Educator Award recipient Claudia Talambayan of Inspire International Preschool answers our questions about the joy of teaching, compensation challenges within the profession, and the personal rewards of witnessing transformative growth in her young students. Read more