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- For Educators
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- For Families
  Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
- For Faculty and Students
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- For Advocates and Policymakers
  Engage with our policy agendas, advocacy resources, and current initiatives.
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 51吃瓜网'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 51吃瓜网’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!
  
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- Professional Learning Institute
  Ignite and fulfill your professional development goals!
  
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- 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 51吃瓜网
  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 51吃瓜网’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 .
- 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
- Learn about Membership
  Join your professional membership association, explore local Affiliates, and access unbeatable member benefits.
- Advance your Career
  Explore jobs in the?Career Center and find? 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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- Leadership Opportunities
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About Us
- People
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- Careers at 51吃瓜网
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- Donate
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- Contact Us
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2025 Annual Conference Call for Proposals

We invite you to share your research, content expertise, and experience at the 2024 51吃瓜网 Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.

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We invite you to share your research, content expertise, and experience at the 2024 51吃瓜网 Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.

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Lasting Legacy Scholarship Application

Review and submit this form to apply for a 2023 Lasting Legacy Scholarship to visit Annual Conference!

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Conference Safety Information & Policies

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Group Registration

Information about group registration for the 2024 Annual Conference.

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Pre-Conference Workshops

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Visit the 51吃瓜网 Learning Lab to gain access to Virtual Annual Conference Sessions!

51吃瓜网 is proud to present the Learning Lab: Annual Conference Edition!

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51吃瓜网 Learning Lab: Annual Conference Sessions

51吃瓜网 is proud to present the Learning Lab: Annual Conference Edition!

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January 3, 2023

Looking Back on the 51吃瓜网 2022 Annual Conference

From November 16–19, 6,000 members joined 51吃瓜网 in Washington, DC, for our 2022 Annual Conference!?

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