Growing Teachers: Partnerships in Staff Development
by Elizabeth Jones

Information About NAEYC

NAEYC is...

... a membership-supported organization of people committed to fostering the growth and development of children from birth through age eight. Membership is open to all who share desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of young children.

NAEYC provides...

... educational services and resources to adults who work with and for children, including

• Young Children, the journal for early childhood educators
• Books, posters, brochures, and videos to expand your knowledge and commitment to young children, with topics including infants, curriculum, research, discipline, teacher education, and parent involvement
• An Annual Conference that brings people from all over the country to share their expertise and advocate on behalf of children and families
• Week of the Young Child celebrations sponsored by NAEYC Affiliate Groups across the nation to call public attention to the needs and rights of children and families
• Insurance plans for individuals and programs
• Public affairs information for knowledgeable advocacy efforts at all levels of government and through the media
• The National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, providing resources and services to improve professional preparation and development of early childhood educators
• The National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a voluntary accreditation system for high-quality programs for children
• The Information Service, a centralized source of information sharing, distribution, and collaboration

For free information about membership, publications, or other NAEYC services

call NAEYC at 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460, or write to NAEYC, 1509 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1426.

Another NAEYC resource from Elizabeth Jones: Teaching Adults:An Active Learning Approach
Children are active learners, and so are adults! Liven up your next class or workshop with this radical-and very effective-opportunity to cover more than the content!
NAEYC order #205 $6
For ordering information call NAEYC Customer Service at 1-800-424-2460.

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