Friday, May 16, 2014

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

MiAEYC- The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is committed
to improving the education and welfare of children from birth through age eight.
MiAEYC works for young children, their families, and early childhood professionals.
MiAEYC supports the professional development of its members through quality training, materials and services. About 3,000 early childhood educators and suppliers of children's services belong to MiAEYC in 16 affiliate chapters and 3 local chapters.  http://www.miaeyc.org/
CMAEYC-Affiliate of MiAEYC and NAEYC
The vision of Central Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is one of leadership and quality.  CMAEYC strives to empower and support early childhood professionals to be respected leaders in the community. CMAEYC participates in coalitions that address common concerns and works collaboratively with allied organizations to address common goals.  CMAEYC sets high standards and is identified as providing and advocating for quality services.  CMAEYC supports the professional development of those who work with young children by supplying quality training, materials, and membership services.  CMAEYC includes all who wish to contribute and encourages those who have not yet participated.  CMAEYC values the contribution each brings to the process.
CMAEYC Value Statement
CMAEYC values excellence in service through an organizational commitment that demonstrates leadership, respect, and integrity toward all we serve.  http://www.cmaeyc.com/

Michigan Head Start Association
MHSA is the unified voice providing advocacy and leadership linking the Head Start community of parents, programs, and partners.
The Michigan Head Start Association is a private, nonprofit corporation organized in 1967 and incorporated in 1988 as the only state organization dedicated exclusively to the concerns of Head Start. The association provides services and support to the Michigan Head Start community, representing more than 38,000 children and their families, 39 Early Head Start, 67 Head Start and two Migrant and Seasonal Head Start grantees statewide.
Education: MHSA provides high-quality training and professional development opportunities for Head Start directors, staff and families.
Advocacy: MHSA provides a voice for the Michigan Head Start community in Washington, D.C., and in Lansing.
Communication: MHSA connects Head Staff staff, parents and supporters into one community and promotes Head Start in Michigan and beyond.

Collaboration: MHSA partners with a variety of organizations interested in supporting Head Start, early childhood education and child well-being. http://michheadstart.org/about-mhsa

Congratulations!







I want to say "Congratulations" to my son in law Roger for his 20 years of
 service in the US Navy.  "Thank you" to all service men and woman and their families or your commitment and dedication.