Early childhood product

Organization Name

Organization Purpose

Brief Description of Advocacy Activities

Association for Childhood Education International

http://www.acei.org/

This organization is dedicated to promoting the optimal education and development of children in a changing world.

The organization is committed to social change through activities that include the provision of research and statistics, professional development, and advocacy information.

Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

http://www.dec-sped.org/

Supporting professionals, the DEC is dedicated to promoting policies and evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children.

Provides information on policy and advocacy issues influencing young children with special needs and their families. Strongly influences evidence-based practices and professional practice within the field through the development of strategies and related policy.

International Reading Association

http://www.reading.org/

This nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions is committed to worldwide literacy.

This organization connects professionals with resources, advocacy efforts, volunteerism, and professional development activities related to supporting literacy.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) http://www.naeyc.org/

This organization is the largest early childhood organization that works on behalf of young children and practitioners.

In addition to professional development and outreach, the organization focuses on public policy.

National Black Child Development Institute

http://www.nbcdi.org/

This organization is dedicated to engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals, and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and their families.

Activities include programs, publications, advocacy, and trainings related to early childhood care and education; K-12 education; health and wellness; literacy; family engagement; and child welfare.