Buenajane R.

Sollestre
BEED-PreEd IIB
Early Childhood Membership Associations

1. Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge,
experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation, and
advocate for children. The Association promotes and supports the optimal education
and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and the
professional growth of educators and others committed to the needs of children in a
changing society.
2. Child Care Aware of America
Child Care Aware is the national network of more than 700 child care resource and
referral centers located in every state and most communities across the U.S. These
centers help families, child care providers, and communities find, provide, and plan for
affordable, quality child care.
3. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division for Early
Childhood (DEC)
CEC is an international organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for
individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or those who are gifted.
DEC is the Division of CEC that focuses on young children (birth through age 8) who
have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
4. Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, world-wide
organization. A model of positive leadership and advocacy, the MCECs work is
focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children
affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. The MCEC performs research,
develops resources, conducts professional institutes and conferences, and publishes
resources for all constituencies.
5. National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC)
NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular
focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from
birth through age 8. The Association administers a voluntary, national accreditation
system for high-quality early childhood programs, sponsors a variety of initiatives to
improve professional preparation of early childhood educators, and produces a wide
array of early childhood resources. NAEYC membership provides participation in both
national and local services through the Association's network of over 300 local, state,
and regional Affiliates.
6. National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
NAFCC is dedicated to promoting quality child care by strengthening the profession of
family child care. NAFCC provides technical assistance to family child care
associations by promoting leadership development and by promoting quality and
professionalism through the organization's accreditation process for family child care
providers.

7. National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
NBCDI provides and supports programs, workshops, and resources for African
American children, their parents and communities in early health and education,
health, elementary and secondary education, child welfare, and parenting. Affiliate
chapters in many regions of the country provide direct services at the community level.
8. National Head Start Association (NHSA)
NHSA is dedicated to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. The
Association provides support for the Head Start community by advocating for policies
to strengthen Head Start services; providing training and professional development to
Head Start staff; and developing and disseminating research, information, and
resources that enrich Head Start program delivery.
9. World Organization for Early Childhood Education-United States National
Committee (OMEP-USNC)
OMEP is the only worldwide non-governmental organization that focuses on education
and welfare of young children, aged from birth to 8. OMEP assists any undertaking to
improve early childhood education, and supports scientific research that can influence
these conditions. The USNC works to educate its members and the public about
issues relating to young children throughout the world.