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Resources
- Books
  Learn about and purchase the best books and resources to support young children's learning and development.
- Young Children
  Stay up to date with research-based, teacher-focused articles on birth to age 8 in our award-winning, peer-reviewed journal.
- Educating Young Children
  Read NAEYC's new member-exclusive magazine for early learning community and practice! (Access past issues of TYC here.)
- Professional Development
  Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our online training.
- Topics
  Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.
- Blog
  Stay up-to-date on issues in early childhood education and hear perspectives from a wide range of educators.
- Position Statements
  Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development.
Events
- Annual Conference
  Discover the latest research and best practices, and engage with our diverse community of professionals!
- Professional Learning Institute
  Ignite and fulfill your professional development goals!
- Public Policy Forum
  Join us at the members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy.
- Week of the Young Child
  Celebrate young children and their families with hands-on activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
- Sponsor with NAEYC
  Find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals.
- Trainings & Webinars
  Deepen your professional knowledge wherever you are with NAEYC’s exciting webinar series and online and face-to-face training opportunities.
Accreditation
- Early Learning Program Quality Assessment & Accreditation
  Discover the benefits of early childhood accreditation, learn about the s implified process, find support and resources for your program or login to the accreditation portal.
- Early Learning Accreditation Portal
  Login to the Early Learning Accreditation Portal to take charge of your accreditation process.
- Higher Education Accreditation
  Explore accreditation of early childhood higher education programs, discover the accreditation system standards, and view a list of accredited programs.
- Accreditation Research Databases
  Access accreditation data on early learning and higher education program characteristics and quality for research purposes.
Get Involved
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  Join your professional membership association, explore local Affiliates, and access unbeatable member benefits.
- Advance your Career
  Explore jobs in the Career Center and find higher education and professional development opportunities.
- Become an Advocate
  Develop grassroots efforts advancing early childhood in your community with these tools and resources.
- Join our Communities
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Trainings & Webinars

NAEYC offers a variety of webinars and trainings that build professional development and highlight important topics in the early childhood education field

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Books

NAEYC is committed to providing the best possible resources to support effective teaching and learning for children.

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Leadership Opportunities

NAEYC has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession. Learn how you can get involved.

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NAEYC's Interest Forums on Spirituality

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NAEYC's Interest Forums on Social Issues

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Program Focus Interest Forums

NAEYC's Interest Forums on Program Focus

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Play and Policy Interest Forums

NAEYC's Interest Forums on Play and Policy

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NAEYC's Interest Forums on Science, Math, and Technology

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Interest Forums on Culture

Network and dialogue with colleagues on topics related to diversity and equity

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Advancing the Profession: Research and Expertise

In July 2017, NAEYC released new market research that identifies opportunities to ensure that parents and early childhood educators are on the same side of defining and demanding high-quality early childhood education

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Employers

NAEYC's Career Center offers cost-effective rates and puts your jobs in front of exactly the right candidates - saving you both money and time.

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Job Seekers

The Career Center is free to all job seekers and provides you with access to the best employers and jobs in the industry.

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Excerpt from The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom

Read an excerpt from The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities

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Child Care

Learn more about the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and how it supports children and families.

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Week of the Young Child

Celebrating early learning, young children, educators, and families!

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What Is WOYC?

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions regarding WOYC.

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WOYC Activity Resources

Resources for you to help plan and execute a successful Week of the Young Child!

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WOYC Overview

There is so much children learn as they enjoy music, explore food and cooking, build together, create art, and celebrate their families! Start planning your celebration today with these event ideas and activities.

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Become an Advocate

Become the active, engaged, and informed early learning advocate that you want to be!

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Guidelines for Writing an Effective Blog Post

While most websites have their own guidelines for accepting blog submissions, which you should review, here are some key ideas to keep in mind as you prepare to write and submit a blog post.

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