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3 Core Considerations of DAP

Early childhood teachers think about these three areas of knowledge in their work with young children.
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Advancing the Profession: Research and Expertise

In July 2017, NAEYC released new market research that identifies opportunities to ensure that parents and early childhood educators are on the same side of defining and demanding high-quality early childhood education
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Employers

NAEYC's Career Center offers cost-effective rates and puts your jobs in front of exactly the right candidates - saving you both money and time.
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Job Seekers

The Career Center is free to all job seekers and provides you with access to the best employers and jobs in the industry.  
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Higher Education

Find out about the imporant role Congress has in the Higher Education Act, and how it supports NAEYC's commitment to educators, students and parents.
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State Professional Development Systems

The purpose of this Initiative is to support states in developing, enhancing, and implementing policies to achieve an integrated, high-quailty and equitable PD system that is for all early childhood education professionals working with and on behalf of yo
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Writing for NAEYC For Families

Thank you for your interest in writing for NAEYC's For Families audience. Please review these guidelines before submitting a proposal.
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Writing for the NAEYC Blog

Thank you for your interest in writing for the NAEYC blog. Please follow these steps to submit your proposal.
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Apply for the Language Ambassador Program

Make an impact on early childhood education and development all over the world, by using your professional expertise to share best practices in other languages!
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Public Policy and Advocacy

America for Early Ed is NAEYC’s non-partisan mobilization and grassroots effort focused on continuing to elevate early childhood education and educators using a variety of tactics, including social media and on-the-ground support for members & Affiliates.
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Lasting Legacy Scholars

Funded by NAEYC’s Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign, NAEYC conference scholarships allow emerging leaders to experience many opportunities for professional development and networking at NAEYC conferences.
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Advance Your Career

Resources and tools to help you advance in the early childhood profession.
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Early Learning Program Trainings

The Accreditation Training Center supports early learning programs as they engage in continuous quality improvement through NAEYC Accreditation.
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