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Blogs and TYC/YC Articles

• The NAEYC blog aims to increase general awareness and engage the public in thoughtful discussion on themes related to early childhood education around the world. We are seeking out guest writers to develop blogs on timely topics in the field. Read our guidelines and submit your work today!
• Share your stories, classroom tips and photos with NAEYC members through our acclaimed periodicals, Teaching Young Children and Young Children.

HELLO

Children’s Global Issues Community Interest Forum; Asian Interest Forum; Latino Interest Forum and more!

• As a NAEYC member benefit, meet educators and professionals from all corners of the globe on our interactive online platform HELLO. Join specific interest forums, introduce yourself on the Open Discussion Forum, be a part of the conversation, ask questions, share your findings, learn from your peers and help bridge a connection between a diverse group of educators!

Attend and Present at Annual Conference

Global Perspectives Track

• This topic track features sessions that highlight international partnerships, ECCE practices, achievements and challenges in other countries. No sign-up is required to attend sessions in any track; register early to save money and join your peers for the largest early childhood conference of the year!

Special Language Tracks

• 良好開端 Good Start and Grandes Comienzos feature sessions in Chinese and Spanish on timely issues facing early educators and professionals around the U.S. and the world. Sessions can also be delivered bilingually.

Professional Development

Online Modules

• Deepen your knowledge on a variety of topics. In addition to our English language modules, we now offer Online Learning (在线学习) modules in Mandarin Chinese on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (适合儿童发展的实践) and in Spanish on Guided Play (Ampliando el Aprendizaje de los Niños a Través del Juego Guiado)

Face-to-Face Trainings

• Expand the capacity of your center with customized, face-to-face trainings for groups. Trainings are available in different languages and on a wide range of topics, delivered in your country. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more details and to see our catalog.

Study Trips to the U.S.

• Multiple languages and topics available. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more details.

Build Your Library of Knowledge

Global Resources

• Look no further for a comprehensive, growing list of our translated resources in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Farsi, alongside a selection of our globally-focused blogs and articles.

Online Store

• Our merchandise, books, periodicals and growing collection of e-books can be purchased through our Online Store. Members receive discounts on purchases.

Ingram Publisher Services International

• Order NAEYC books internationally through our distributor, Ingram Publisher Services International. For general inquiries contact: [email protected]

Subscribe to Global Updates

Global and Language-Specific Email Lists

• Receive emails related to NAEYC’s Global work and resources. You can also elect to receive emails in Spanish (español) or Chinese (普通话).

Join or Form NAEYC Affiliates

International Affiliates

• We have opened our affiliate structure to the world. NAEYC Affiliates are non-profit organizations that dedicate themselves to providing local member engagement opportunities, resources, local conferences, professional development, and advocacy efforts for our shared members. Read affiliate requirements and follow our steps to apply. The application cycle opens from Dec. to Jan. each year.   

Become a Member

NAEYC Membership

• Starting with Entry Level membership, you gain access to HELLO. Standard and Premium members receive discounted registration to conferences and forums, discounts on books and modules, subscriptions to TYC and YC and more! Our members come from over 70 countries and territories. 

Volunteer

Language Ambassador Program

• We seek dual-language volunteers to translate and proofread NAEYC's work and ensure that ECE programs and professionals worldwide have access to relevant resources. Apply today and help make NAEYC’s content more accessible and inclusive!

Technical Assistance

Support High-Quality Early Learning

While at this time NAEYC doesn’t offer accreditation outside of the U.S., we can provide technical assistance to support high-quality learning. To connect us with your country’s Ministry of Education, please email [email protected].

Technical Assistance includes:

• Support to create a comprehensive framework for early learning.
• Alignment of existing standards and metrics with international and country-specific documents to identify intersections and gaps.
• Development of standards in collaboration with country partners.
• Capacity building at the national and local levels that nurtures leadership development in early childhood professionals.