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
Great post Joy!. I also would enjoy working in the Head Start field, becoming that voice for our young children. I believe the choices that you made are great for you and working well along the children. There should always be someone there to make that commitment and be that voice for our little ones.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading more of your posts in this class.
Janet
You mentioned that the Head Start Association was a non-profit. Is this different than the government funded Head Start program? This is also an area in which I'd be interested in making a difference!
ReplyDeleteGreat Post! Yes, promoting education and welfare is a great tool to go in with hand in hand. We have similar programs in NC as well. I also know that they have incorporated Head Start programs, yet I feel that some may not be as effective. What other forms could suffice in order to make more programs reach means of creating higher expectations for all individuals?
ReplyDeleteAdrea R.
Head Start holds a very special place in my heart as I worked in a Head Start program for 8 years. Does the Michigan Head Start Association have employees or operated by volunteers?
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Head start is a program that is for low income children. Here students who are not able to attend pre-k because of the limited space normally attend head start. I think that head start here needs advocates because, from my experience and experience of families I know, the quality of education is not as good as pre-k. Most of the children who are lucky enough to win the pre-k lottery receive a higher quality of education than the students from head start. Your post made me reflect more on head start and my role of becoming an advocate. Thank you for the post.
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