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Mission Statement

The mission of the听Play, Policy, and Practice Interest Forum听is to become a collective voice within the early childhood community advocating for the value and importance of children's play by connecting researchers, teachers, educators, parents, and others who share an interest in play and updating and disseminating current knowledge about the multifaceted nature and developmental value of play.

Facilitators:

• Heather Ha -听[email protected]
• Robin Ploof -听[email protected]
• Carly Bedard - [email protected]

Mission Statement

The mission of the听Young Children and Nature Interest Forum听is听to increase the opportunities for early childhood educators and other adults to create and nurture children鈥檚 connections to the natural world, and to support and reinforce efforts to connect young children and nature among those who work with young children, through providing resources, sharing best practices, research, funding, and professional development opportunities.听

Facilitators:

• Shelia Williams Ridge -听[email protected]

Mission Statement

The mission of the Project Approach Interest Forum is to create a network of practitioners who learn from and support one another to encourage deep investigations and engaged learning by children. The Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss questions that arise during projects. It will also provide an opportunity to connect with others focusing on teacher development, research, and publications regarding project work. The forum will increase the visibility of the Project Approach as a developmentally appropriate approach to early childhood curriculum, elevating the vision and strategic direction of 51吃瓜网 and encouraging developmentally appropriate practice regarding curriculum experiences.

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Facilitators:

• Dr. Karrie Snider听-听[email protected]听
• Dr. Judy Harris Helm -听[email protected]
• Ms. Carol Bolz -听[email protected]
• Ms. Rebecca Wilson -听[email protected]
• Ms. Lora Taylor -听[email protected]
• Ms. Margaret Pegi Stamps -听[email protected]