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• Our Work
  • Power to the Profession

    Learn about the collaborative initiative to advance a unified early childhood education profession.

  • Advancing Equity Initiative

    Read about this initiative focused on equity in early childhood and find other equity-related content.

  • For Families

    Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!

  • Higher Education

    Search an ECE degree directory, explore professional standards, and join our community of practice.

  • Public Policy and Advocacy

    Engage with our policy agendas, advocacy resources, and current initiatives.

  • Global Engagement

    Learn about our work with governments and NGOs around the world to support young children and their teachers.

• Resources

  Increase your understanding of young children's learning and development through our extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).

  • 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.

  • Teaching Young Children

    Discover practical tips and innovative ideas for preschool teachers in our award-winning magazine.

  • Professional Development

    Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our in-person and online training.

  • Topics

    Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.

  • Blog

    Stay up-to-date on issues in early childhood education and hear perspectives from a wide range of educators.

  • Position Statements

    Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development.

• Events

  Register for the largest gathering of early childhood educators!  The schedule is packed with the latest research, best practices, and tools in early learning. 

  • Annual Conference

    Discover the latest research and best practices for early childhood educators at the 2019 Conference in Nashville, TN! Register now!

     

  • Professional Learning Institute

    Empowering early childhood professionals with fresh ideas and insights to participate in and facilitate the highest quality professional development.

  • 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

    Find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals.

  • 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 Quality Assurance Systems

    Explore accreditation and recognition for early childhood higher education programs and discover the preparation standards for professionals.

• Get Involved
  • Learn about Membership

    Join your professional membership association, explore local Affiliates, and access unbeatable member benefits.

  • Advance your Career

    Explore jobs in the Career Center and find higher education and professional development opportunities.  

  • Become an Advocate

    Develop grassroots efforts advancing early childhood in your community with these tools and resources.

  • Join our Communities

    Say Hello and discuss, network, and connect with our interest forums and online communities. 

  • Align with Us

    Support our mission and reach the NAEYC audience through your advertisement, conference exhibit booth, or sponsorship.

  • Leadership Opportunities

    Become a leader in your professional association.

• About Us
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    Read about NAEYC’s leadership, mission, values and beliefs, and strategic governance.

  • Partner

    Become an organizational or corporate partner to inspire early childhood education at the local and national level.

  • News and Updates

    Stay current on all things related to your professional association, from book releases to policy updates.

  • Careers at NAEYC

    Join NAEYC’s team and help us advance the education of young children across the country.

  • Donate

    Support access to high-quality early childhood education programs and opportunities and resources for educators.

  • Contact Us

    Contact us with your questions-- we're here to help!

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