Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children - GAEYC

Where are my ECE directors and leaders?
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Attention Male ECE leaders!
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We didn’t forget about the male ECE educators!
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Attention ECE Male Professionals📢

Join GAEYC and be a part of our next Community of Practice.

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Are you a leader in ECE who wants to learn more about Mental Health and Wellness?

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We care about our community, and that is why GAEYC is teaming up with Clean Water for Georgia Kids to share this vital information. A representative from their organization will join our weekly informal meeting, July 10th at 1 pm.

Find out more information and how you can help by visiting their website:
https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/georgia/

Take the pledge:
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Request for Proposals for Leadership Day and Annual Conference 2024!📢
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📢 Exciting News! 📢

We are thrilled to announce that videos for SECA President-Elect Candidates, Dr. Jeffrey Lefler and Dr. Judy Prine, are now available! 🎥✨

Get to know our esteemed candidates and learn about their visions for the future of SECA by watching their videos at seca.info/presidentelect. Your voice and your vote matter!

Attention ECE Male Professionals📢

Join GAEYC and be a part of our next Community of Practice.

Application link: https://forms.gle/2iVeZ96UnomdnL5h8

Are you a leader in ECE who wants to learn more about Mental Health and Wellness?

Join GAEYC and be a part of our next Community of Practice.

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Attention Augusta-Richmond County programs!

Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, Ready to Kick-Off in Richmond County
Happy Helpings served more than 2.8 million nutritious meals to children & teens last summer
AUGUSTA (June 19, 2024) — The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s Nutrition Services Division announced it’s partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta to kick-off the summer meals season. The kick-off event will be held on Thursday, June 20, at E.W. Hagler Club in Augusta.

Happy Helpings’ meal sites are located throughout the state at designated sites including parks, libraries, churches and apartment complexes. Families can find a Happy Helpings meal site in their area by texting “summer meals” to 914-342-7744 or using the www.FoodFinder.us website or app.

Link from DECAL website: https://www.decal.ga.gov/Nutrition/Search.aspx

Nutrition Program Search Bright from the Start Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning. Meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families.

We are receiving nominations for our SECA Annual Awards now through July 1, 2024. For information on SECA Awards and to submit a nomination, check out seca.info/awards-and-grants

Meet the SECA President-Elect candidates:

President Elect | SECA Having dedicated my career to the field of early childhood education, I am eager to contribute my expertise, vision, and passion to the continued growth and success of SECA. I believe that SECA plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of early childhood education in the Southern region, I am excit...

NAEYC DEEA Interest Forum

Book club kicking off tomorrow!
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12:30 EST😉

Mark your calendars now!
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Meet the 2024 Presidential Candidates for SECA!

More information:https://seca.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Candidate%20flyer%202024.pdf

President-elect information:
https://www.seca.info/presidentelect

Become a member of GAEYC through SECA so that you are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections!
https://www.gaeyc.org/membership

Do you have a story to tell that will inspire early childhood educators? Are you effecting change in the field? We want to know!

Our goal is to highlight exceptional practitioners from around the country and from different types of settings who embody NAEYC's membership and purpose.

Please take a moment to fill out the Member Spotlight form at https://forms.office.com/r/pjH7K1khSM

GAEYC was happy to represent a professional ECE organization at this Statesboro event.🤗

Meeting held to discuss childcare needs in Statesboro Rural areas around Statesboro are what can be considered child care deserts.

Happening today from 11-1 pm!
Celebrating the WOYC!🤸‍♀️
GPB Education
Quality Care for Children

GAEYC will be there! Stop by and meet us!🤗

Childcare Business Growth Attend for Free

Celebrating some legislative wins!🤸

Register today! Limited free gifts!

Celebrate Week Of The Young Child At Kick-Off Saturday! Week of the Young Child® celebrates what makes early childhood and families amazing! Join our free family-friendly event to enjoy a delightful mix of music, art, reading, and nutrition activities. Fun for families with children ages 0-8. Registration is required.

Join us for our next book club!

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Purchase Book: https://www.tcpress.com/child-care-justice-9780807767580 OR https://www.amazon.com/Child-Care-Justice.../dp/0807767581 OR https://bookshop.org/p/books/child-care-justice-transforming-the-system-of-care-for-young-children-maurice-sykes/18395299?ean=9780807767580

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*NAEYC's Diversity & Equity Interest Forum

Save the date for Week of the Young Child (WOYC), happening April 6-12, 2024!

Will your program be participating?

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