NAEYC Community Resources

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Communities may have range of resources for the support of families and programs (Wardle, 2013). The programs and families can access geographical, parks, greenbelts, outdoor museums and farms (Wardle, 2013). Boys and Girls Clubs, children’s museums and other agencies such as health care centers, WIC offices, food banks, churches, employment and training centers and how these community agencies depend on the family’s needs. NAEYC which stands for National Association for the children of young children is one community resource that offers high quality programs for children for age’s birth to age 8. In addition provides early educators numerous ways of teaching and provide them with a variety of resources.

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Teachers who have preparation, knowledge, and skills in child development and early childhood education are more likely to provide positive interactions, richer language experiences, and quality learning environments. Teaching staff have educational qualifications and specialized knowledge about young children and early childhood development. Ask, for example, how many teachers have Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, associate’s degrees, or higher degrees. NAYEC makes provisions for ongoing staff development, including orientations for new staff and opportunities for continuing education. Teaching staff have training in the program’s curriculum and work as a teaching team …show more content…
Many families do not know of what is in the area. Head Start programs works to use community resources to meet the diverse needs of their families and children. Early childhood education programs should utilize resources present in their community to the families entering the program.
NAYCE for families website provides them with topic such as “Why do babies like boxes best “ and “ Important things to think about, question and sate when looking for child care for foster children. NAYCE is credited programs that provide parents and educator in early childhood with information and trainings. NAEYC Position Statements state the Association's position on issues related to early childhood education practice, policy, and/or professional development for which there are controversial or critical opinions. Position statements are developed through a consensus-building approach

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