Our Work
- For Educators
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- For Families
  Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
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Resources
- Books
  Learn about and purchase the best books and resources to support young children's learning and development.
- Young Children
  Stay up to date with research-based, teacher-focused articles on birth to age 8 in our award-winning, peer-reviewed journal.
- Educating Young Children
  Our new member-exclusive magazine published by NAEYC for early learning community and practice!
- Professional Development
  Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our online training.
- Topics
  Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.
- Blog
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- Position Statements
  Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development.
Events
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- Professional Learning Institute
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- Public Policy Forum
  Join us at the members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy.
- Week of the Young Child
  Celebrate young children and their families with hands-on activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
- Sponsor with NAEYC
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- Trainings & Webinars
  Deepen your professional knowledge wherever you are with NAEYC’s exciting webinar series and online and face-to-face training opportunities.
Accreditation
- Early Learning Program Accreditation
  Discover the benefits of early childhood accreditation, learn about the four step process, find support and resources for your program or login to the accreditation portal.
- Early Learning Accreditation Portal
  Login to the Early Learning Accreditation Portal to take charge of your accreditation process.
- Higher Education Accreditation
  Explore accreditation of early childhood higher education programs, discover the accreditation system standards, and view a list of accredited programs.
- Accreditation Research Databases
  Access accreditation data on early learning and higher education program characteristics and quality for research purposes.
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About Us
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NAEYC provides the highest-quality research-based resources on DAP, literacy, math, and other ECE topics. Experience diverse perspectives through our award winning journals, books, professional development, position statements, and blogs.

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Young Children

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Teaching Young Children

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