DCAEYC serves as the D.C. Affiliate Chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our mission is to strengthen the early care and education system in D.C. so that every young child has the foundation they need to succeed in school and in life. We do this by:

Tomorrow's the Day!

Giving Tuesday  is the global day of giving back. DCAEYC has a goal to raise $50,000 by the end of the year and we need help from all of our members. Funds will help ensure our affiliate is set-up for success and we will be better positioned to serve our membership through professional development opportunities, advocacy efforts, and more.

There are 3 ways you can support us:

Event: DC Early Childhood Summit 2019

Don't Miss DCAEYC's Session at the Summit!

After chatting with us at our booth, join us in Washington Room 5 (Lower Level) from 2:15pm to 3:15pm for our session "Advance as a Professional with DCAEYC. " DCAEYC's Executive Director Kathy Hollowell-Makle will be leading this session with DCAEYC's Vice-President of Programs Berna Artis. Kathy and Berna look forward to seeing you there!

Job Announcement:

Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is looking for an Assistant Superintendent of the Division of Early Learning who is inspired by the vision that early learning can help close the achievement gap and ensure people of all ages and backgrounds are prepared to succeed in school and in life. They are looking for a strong leader who loves building relationships and collaborating to make a difference for young children and families, especially those who are most vulnerable. The work of the Division of Early Learning is focused on continuously improving access to and quality of early care and education in the District, leveraging resources at the state agency - including policy, funding, and data - and building ecosystem capacity to maximize impact.

Don't Miss This! CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program

Beginning January 1, 2020, the Council for Professional Recognition will be celebrating 45 years of the CDA®! To celebrate, the Council will offer a limited-time CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program. This program will allow anyone with a CDA® credential expiration date as far back as January 1, 2010, an opportunity to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program will run from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020. All applications and payments ($125) must be submitted online by March 31, 2020. No exceptions or extensions will be granted.

Start preparing today by downloading the free  CDA® Renewal Procedures Guide  available on the Council's website. The CDA® Renewal Procedures Guide provides detailed information about the renewal requirements. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to obtain the requirements needed to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity.

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