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A State Affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), PennAEYC is a dynamic organization of over 5,300 members including 13 local Affiliates and two Chapters, offering professional development, advocacy support, networking, leadership, and other opportunities for early childhood professionals.



What's New? Follow the links below to find out the latest that's happening at PennAEYC and in your community...



First Steps Pennsylvania Announced Consultant Position


Pennsylvania has made significant progress over the past 10 years in our work towards building a comprehensive early childhood system. Advocates in the field coordinate their efforts through the First Steps Pennsylvania Coalition (First Steps PA). This group of 20 regional and state-wide non-profit / non-governmental organizations are engaged in advocacy on behalf of young children and work together to advance their shared goals and activities.  Currently, they are seeing a consultant to provide coordination of First Steps PA's committee work related to advocacy efforts in the 2013-2014 state budget process while also beginning long term strategic planning using established 2020 Pennsylvania Early Learning Vision. Check here for more information on this position. 


May 29, 2013 is National Day of Action 


May 29th has been designated a national Day of Action by national advocates and White House leaders to drum up as much support as possible for President Obama’s early learning proposal. White House leaders are saying that the early childhood community has ONE MONTH to show how strong they could be in speaking out on behalf of the President's early childhood proposal and the importance of a greater federal investment – let’s keep the momentum going!

 

This list of actions are quick and easy to do, and count A LOT towards keeping our voice strong. Please consider doing them this week:

  • If you haven't done so already, please take a second to thank President Obama for his new early learning initiative. Every positive message reaffirms our commitment to support expanding high quality early learning programs for all children. 
  • If you represent your organization, please sign on as a supporter of the Strong Start for Children - Building America's Future campaign. National, state and local organizations are welcome to join. All organizations that join the campaign will be presented to the White House on a letter. The campaign principles can be found here.
  • Please save the date and start planning for the Early Learning Day of Action on May 29. The goal is to generate as many press worthy and attention-getting events as possible. We want to get people talking about early learning! On this day, organizations across the country will host events in support of President Obama's Early Learning initiative. As you move forward with your planning, please note that these events can and should take many forms — member visits to child care centers and preschool programs, press conferences, rallies and other events with allies such as the business community, education community, etc. If you can organize a local event, please email the details to strongstartforchildren@gmail.com.
  • Spread the word!

Check out NAEYC's public policy site for more information on the President's proposal. 


2013 ACTION DAY

2013 Early Childhood Action Day is over, but our work is not. In the next few month it will be vital that we KEEP OUR VOICES LOUD and STRONG in advocating for high quality early childhood care and education for ALL Pennsylvania's children. Keep checking with PennAEYC for the latest news on the status of the PA Budget and what steps you can take to help keep Pennsylvania's children in the minds of Governor Corbett and the General Assembly.

In the meantime, let these photos from the 2013 Early Childhood Action Day festivities inspire your continued advocacy efforts:

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You can still participate in Virtual Action Day activities in your legislator's home districts. If you have an idea or activity that works particularly well, let us know at info@pennaeyc.org. 

Sequestration, Fiscal Cliff and Funding Cuts:  A glossary of terms
Are you confused about sequestration and the federal budget? Check out NAEYC's website for a glossary of terms and other information to help answer your questions. 
Have you visited the NAEYC for Families website? 
This site is chocked full of quality resources for parents and families. Check it out today! 


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