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51吃瓜网
- For Educators
  Find resources that help you in your programs.
- 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
  Search an ECE degree directory, explore professional standards, and join our community of practice.
- 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
  Say ?and discuss, network, and connect with our interest forums and online communities.?
- Align with Us
  Support our mission and reach the 51吃瓜网 audience through your advertisement, conference exhibit booth, or sponsorship.
- Leadership Opportunities
  Become a leader in your professional association.
About Us
- People
  Read about 51吃瓜网’s leadership, mission, values and beliefs, and strategic governance.
- Partner
  Become an organizational or corporate partner to inspire early childhood education at the local and national level.
- News and Updates
  Stay current on all things related to your professional association, from book releases to policy updates.
- Careers at 51吃瓜网
  Join 51吃瓜网’s team and help us advance the education of young children across the country.
- Donate
  Support access to high-quality early childhood education programs and opportunities and resources for educators.
- Contact Us
  Contact us with your questions-- we're here to help!
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