• Spotlight

    NAEYC National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

    The theme of this year’s Institute is “Leadership throughout the Early Childhood Profession: Research, Policy, and Practice.” Registration opens March 2!

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    Upcoming Author Q&As

    Planned author Q&As include discussions on infants and toddlers, nature, and teacher research.

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    Experience the NAEYC Live Learning Center

    Hear a sample from Vivian Paley’s Annual Conference keynote address, and learn more about the Live Learning Center below.

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    2011: A Year in Author Q&As

    NAEYC hosted 14 online author Q&A events in 2011. Here are some highlights.

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  • News and Highlights

    Research News You Can Use

    A recent study in the journal Pediatrics suggests several factors that are limiting preschoolers' opportunities for big body play. What does it mean for your program?

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    New Report: State Policy Trends

    The NAEYC report “State Early Care and Education Public Policy Developments: Fiscal Year 2012” highlights significant fiscal or policy changes that impact early childhood education at the state level.

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    Mark Your Calendars!

    With 2011 now behind us, here are some dates we're looking forward to in 2012.

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    NAEYC Governing Board Election

    Attention NAEYC members: The 2012 NAEYC Governing Board election is now open!

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  • Publications

    Fall/winter 2012 NAEYC catalog

    New books and classic bestsellers to inspire your teaching.

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    Inside Young Children 

    The Patterns of Music: Teach young children mathematics through beat, rhythm, and melody.

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    Inside Teaching Young Children

    Resolve classroom conflicts through the "problem-solver" classroom job.

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    Ready-to-use study guides

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    Build your professional library

    Comprehensive members get six books a year. Coming this winter and spring, books on teacher research and leadership.

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