Council for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation

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The Council for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs, established by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Governing Board as an independent body, ensures the equity, integrity and accountability of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs.
The Council reports directly to the Governing Board on five responsibilities:
- Approve policies needed to govern the operations of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs
- Monitor and provide feedback on the operations of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation ofÌýEarly Learning Programs using performance standards for accountability
- Set and periodically revise the program standards and accreditation criteria that govern accreditation decisions
- Oversee accreditation decisions
- Recommend to the Governing Board cooperative relationships with other systems that would advance the mission of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs
Learn more about the the Council for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs role and responsibilities.Ìý
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession.
Are you passionate about ECE program quality and looking for a meaningful service opportunity that supports Early Learning Program Accreditation? TheÌý51³Ô¹ÏÍøÌýCouncil for Accreditation will be recruiting for new members in the fall 2025 for calendar year 2026.
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Current Council Members
The Council is comprised of at least eight (8)Ìýmembers serving staggered three-year terms.Ìý
Jeffrey Leffler, Council Chair, Hattiesburg, MS
Term Complete: August 2024
Amber Tankersley, Joplin, MO
Term Complete: August 2023Ìý Ìý
Edward Manuszak II, Tecumseh, MI
Term Complete: August 2024
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Sherron Murphy-Brown,ÌýSilicon Valley, California
Term Complete: August 2024
Vickie Calderon, Brentwood, NY
Term Complete: August 2025
Jason Sims, Charleston, South CarolinaÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Term Complete: August 2025
Michael Gonzalez, Houston, Texas
Term complete:Ìý August 2025Ìý Ìý
Jennifer Hardy,ÌýCoronado, CA
Term complete: December 2027
Tonya Kmetz, Mars, PA
Term complete: December 2027