Developmentally Appropriate Practicein Early Childhood Programs

NAEYC Position Statement

NAEYC Position Statement NAEYC – National Association for the Education of

Young Children Largest nonprofit in US represents

Early Childhood Educators Paraeducators Center Directors Trainers Families of young children Policy makers Advocates College Educators

NAEYC 80 years of existence Three main goals – ultimately improve well-being of all

young children Bettering well-qualified practitioners, improving conditions for

these professionals Deliver high quality system of supporting early childhood

programs. Serve and act on behalf of needs, rights, and well-being with all

young children Focus on quality of educational and developmental services and

resources while serving and acting on behalf of all children birth through age 8.

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“It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more 'manhood' to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind.” Author unknown