Florida Association for the Education of Young Children

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We're thrilled to announce an amazing raffle prize!

Housman Institute will raffle off 4 tickets to Disney's Jollywood Nights to a lucky Symposium attendee!

Must be present at the Leadership Symposium - Pre-Conference Event to claim prize on Thursday October 12th.

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FLAEYC is excited to announce NAFCC Observer Training in Partnership with FFCCHA October 11 - 12, 2023 at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

Join a network of professional leaders who are committed to moving the Power of Family Child Care forward!

You will have the opportunity to participate in a full 2-day Observer Training and network with like-minded professionals from across the field to assist in the career journey of Family Child Care providers!

If you are passionate about helping people reach their highest potential in the field of Family Child Care, we encourage you to apply today.

Applications are required for training attendance. Seating is limited to 30 eligible applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Submission Deadline: September 15

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🎉🌟 Big Congratulations to Kids for Kids Academy! 🌟🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate your well-deserved achievement of NAEYC accreditation for a fourth consecutive cycle!

This recognition reflects the incredible commitment of the entire team at Kids for Kids Academy. Your hard work and passion shine through in everything you do.

Here's to many more years of excellence and growth as you continue to shape the future, one little smile at a time.

Keep up the amazing work!

Cheers to Kids for Kids Academy! 🥳

Member Spotlight…

Maria Serra is an early childhood consultant for FLAEYC's Accreditation Facilitation Program which works to provide technical assistance and training to programs who are pursuing NAEYC Accreditation.

Maria will be presenting two workshops on NAEYC Accreditation during the FLAEYC Annual Conference on October 14th in Orlando.

Are you registered for our Annual Conference?

Her two workshops ⬇️⬇️

NAEYC Accreditation - CLASS Assessment - Two Assessments, One Final Result to Improve Quality

NAEYC Supervision Required Criteria for Accreditation

Maria shares:
I’m proud to be part of FLAEYC as it is an early childhood association affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with a common purpose to further high-quality early learning for all young children.
They provide us with valuable resources and experience opportunities to support and encourage brighter futures for all young children, educators, and families.

Thank you Maria for your support and contribution!

https://youtu.be/k6OPB9WteJg

Why do you love FLAEYC?

Come see us at the conference!

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Why do you love FLAEYC?

We are thrilled to announce our new Executive Director!
It is with great excitement that we announce that Wendy Occhipinti will be our new ED.

After an extensive and strategic search, Wendy was determined by the full Board to be an excellent choice to lead this association along with the Board of Directors.

With an accomplished career in early childhood education and a proven track record of leadership, her qualifications align perfectly with our organization’s mission and values.

Raquel Munarriz Diaz, FLAEYC Board President stated, “Wendy’s passion for FLAEYC and her deep knowledge of accreditation and membership were key in determining the board’s final selection”.

Wendy will begin her tenure as FLAEYC’s Executive Director on January 1, 2024, as Chris Duggan, FLAEYC’s current Executive Director, will be retiring December 31, 2023.

As we embark on this new chapter, exciting opportunities lie ahead.

We encourage all members and stakeholders to connect with Wendy as she begins transitioning into her new role.

She is excited to hear your insights, ideas and hopes for the future of early childhood education.

Congratulations Wendy!
We can't wait to see you soar in this role!

Have you been meaning to sign up?

You know that we bring the best of the best to you for our annual conference and this year is no different.

Don't miss out on the community, the education, and the fun!

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We are ready to WOW you with our exhibitor hall.

We have 57 vendors!!

57...yes, that's 57 Vendors for you to visit!

Discover products and innovations to enhance your work in the Early Childhood Field.

Door Prizes and Fun Activities
Collect tickets to increase your chances of winning!

Connect with fellow attendees at our Question of the Day board.

You can take a Zen break at our huge coloring mural.

.. and so much more!!

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Florida Association for the Education of Young Children FLAEYC is a specialized community of more than 3,000 early care and educational professionals from Florida, representing two national associations – let us connect you with our members.

Did you submit your nominations??

We are so excited to celebrate excellence in our community!

Get those names in today!! 🏆

Winners will be recognized at the annual conference in Orlando!

Follow link ⬇️⬇️
https://www.flaeyc.org/award-nominations-2023/

Our Saturday morning Keynote Speaker Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson wants you to Reignite Your Passion for Early Childhood Education!
https://youtu.be/FtlWSr7Rgsc

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Hello FLAEYC family

🎉 Exciting News! 🏆

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 FLAEYC Member Awards Nominations are now open! 🌟🎉✨

Nominate a deserving early childhood advocate, leader or educator today!

The nominations not only honor the accomplishments of these outstanding individuals but also serve as a source of inspiration for aspiring talents.

The award(s) will be presented during the FLAEYC Conference, October 11-15 at the Omni ChampionsGate, Kissimmee, FL.

Use the link below to submit your nominations!

https://www.flaeyc.org/award-nominations-2023/

Are you passionate about conferences, networking, and creating memorable experiences?

We're on the lookout for dedicated volunteers like you to be part of our extraordinary team!

As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the 2023 FLAEYC Annual Conference. From helping with registrations to assisting speakers and managing event logistics, your contributions will be instrumental in creating an exceptional experience for all attendees.

Volunteer benefits include but not limited to:

🎉 Unique Opportunity: Gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a high-profile conference, interact with industry experts, and be at the heart of the action.

🤝 Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals, thought leaders, and fellow volunteers who share your passion. Build lasting relationships and expand your professional network.

🌟 Skill Development: Enhance your event management, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience. It's a chance to grow and add valuable assets to your resume.

🎁 Perks and Recognition: Receive a volunteer certificate, gift card, free registration for full time volunteers and our heartfelt appreciation for your hard work and dedication.

To become a part of our volunteer team, here's what you need to do:

Complete our volunteer registration form and a FLAEYC team member will contact you.⤵️

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You ready to let your spirit fly?

Get your team together to participate in the 2023 FLAEYC Conference Spirit Awards?

FLAEYC Conference Spirit Awards are a celebration of the vibrant energy, enthusiasm, and unwavering pride that early childhood professionals bring to their educational community. 

These awards recognize the exceptional individuals who go above and beyond, embodying the true spirit of the early childhood profession.

🎉Are you an energetic, dynamic early childhood educator who enjoys networking with other early childhood professionals?

🎉Does your center close and attend the conference as a team?

🎉Are you super excited to celebrate early childhood education?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you could win one of our FLAEYC Conference Spirit Awards!

These awards will be given to an early childhood center team who illustrates the most spirit during the conference and to individual attendees who bring energy and enthusiasm to our event.

You have to attend the conference to win.

Register TODAY!⤵️
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Did you book your room for the conference?
We secured a great price and a beautiful property for you to enjoy our annual conference.

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We can't wait to see you in October.

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Florida Association for the Education of Young Children FLAEYC is a specialized community of more than 3,000 early care and educational professionals from Florida, representing two national associations – let us connect you with our members.

Member Spotlight!
Joan Mendel is an early childhood consultant for FLAEYC's Accreditation Facilitation Program which works to provide technical assistance and training to programs who are pursuing NAEYC Accreditation.

Joan will be leading our NAEYC Accreditation Symposium on Wednesday October 11th in Orlando.

Her experience and expertise make the Symposium an incredible opportunity to increase your knowledge of the accreditation process.

Her favorite thing today, is being a cheerleader to the ECE Community in their journey to provide the highest quality program for their kiddos

We are so grateful for her contribution to FLAEYC!

Are you registered yet for Orlando?
What are you waiting for?

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Mark your calendars for our next peer meeting August 14th at 1pm!

August Peer Group Meeting
Special Guest Speaker: Sabrena Smith from CFIT
Topic: Steps to get a National CDA using FCCPC training hours

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There will be no July meeting.

Today is it!!✨

The last day for early bird registration has arrived!
Have you signed up?

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See you there!!

Tomorrow is the last day for Early Bird registration!!
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Early Bird registration will end on June 30th so register today!

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With you ticket you get access to our Thursday Leadership Symposium!

Early childhood educators are superheroes.
In this 6-hour live training, Dr. Donna Housman and her team
will discuss how imperative it is that we focus on emotional
well-being and mental health as the foundation for everv
early childhood learning environment.

We can't wait to see you there!

FLAEYC's Director of Member Engagement, Wendy Occhipint,i greeting the attendees at the FFCCHA Conference in Clearwater.

If you're at the conference stop by and say hi!

Is one of your new year goals to connect with the community?
Kiwanis may be just the right place for you.

With over 200 Kiwanis Clubs statewide there is a chapter right in your area!

Please email us today and we can connect you with your next
great community partner!

Here are a few of our favorite projects you can take part in⤵️
● RIF (Reading is Fundamental)
● ROR (Reach Out and Read)
● Diaper Drives
● Safe Sleep Education and Resources
● Drowning Prevention Education and Classes
● Car Seat Education and Drives
● Book Distribution (Little Free Libraries and independent libraries)
● School Supplies Drives

Fill out this form to get started!
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Questions?
Email us at [email protected]

Let’s connect and make a difference today!

Our Friday Keynote Speaker for our annual conference has a message for you!
We can't wait to hear from THE Dr. Anthony "mister B" Broughton!

Sign up today!
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When is the last time you experienced intentional silence?
It's. getting harder to come by if we don't try to create it.

The blog below by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) shares the power of silence.

"To process our thoughts, we need silence. We tend to focus better in a quieter environment, and silence helps restore our finite cognitive resources. Indeed, “silence is crucial for the mind to register information from its surroundings; thus, it is inactivity, generally in silence, that stimulates brain activity most” (Brown 2019, 28).

In an age that seems filled with loud sounds and distracting noises, silence is essential"

The Power of Pause: Moments of Silence and Early Emotional and Language Development This blog offers several strategies educators can use to embrace moments of silence in their interactions with young children and to reflect on that practice.

🌟𝕄𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕥𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥🌟

Meet our FLAEYC Board Member, Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet.

Eddie is the CEO of Ruvos, co-founder of both WellConnector & Launch Tally located in Tallahassee and serves on the FLAEYC board as treasurer.

He is committed to helping those that are less fortunate and underserved.

As the grandchild of Cuban immigrants he knows firsthand the power of education and loves making an impact in education.

Thank you Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet for your service on our board.

Thinking about joining our Board?
Submit your application today.

Make a difference with us!

Details below ⤵️
https://www.flaeyc.org/elections/

Registrations are pouring in! 🙌🏼
Are you one of them?✅

2023 FLAEYC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
📅 October 11, 2023 - October 15, 2023

Each year we host Florida’s premier Early Childhood Education Annual Conference that brings its members and other individuals within the ECE community together.

We are pleased to provide professional development sessions on Quality Practices in Early Learning for Florida’s children.

We are committed to “Reignite Your Passion!”

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Florida Association for the Education of Young Children FLAEYC is a specialized community of more than 3,000 early care and educational professionals from Florida, representing two national associations – let us connect you with our members.

Good News!!
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Raquel Diaz and Angela Tufts are at the NAEYC PLI Conference. Thanks for representing FLAEYC!

It's time!
Are you interested in joining the FLAEYC Board of Directors?

The 2023 Elections will be held this October and now is the time to let us know that you are interested in serving on the Board.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about:
🔹Ensuring that all children have equitable access to developmentally appropriate and high-quality early learning.
🔹Promoting an early childhood profession that exemplifies excellence and is recognized as vital to society.

FLAEYC wants Board Members:
✔️Who see the connections between practice, policy and research.
✔️Who share FLAEYC’s core values and beliefs.
✔️Who have knowledge and experience in governance and leadership.

We are seeking applications for the following offices:

🔸President Elect - 1 year position, 4 year commitment
🔸Southeast Early Childhood Association (SECA) Representative- 3-year term
🔸At-large Member (Three Positions Available) – 2-year term
🔸Student - 2 year term

Nominees must have a current FLAEYC membership, either through NAEYC or SECA.

All applications and related documents should be submitted no later than close of business June 30, 2023.

The election period will open October 1 and continue until October 31, 2023.

The newly elected directors will assume their duties beginning January 1, 2024.

✅Apply Today!

Visit the FLAEYC website to access more information regarding the Board Positions, the Nomination and Election process, and our Bylaws, as well as meet the current Board of Directors.

Use form below to apply ⤵️
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Will you be there?✨

We are honored to have Dr. Donna Housman and her team lead this 6 hour workshop on the foundations of emotional well-being and mental health in the early childhood learning environment.

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Did you hear that FLAEYC is looking for an Executive Director?

This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of an incredible organization where we make a big impact in early childhood education.

For job description and all the things head to ⤵️
https://www.flaeyc.org/executive-director-application/

Qualified applicants may submit the following email no later than June 16, 2023 to ➡️➡️ [email protected].

Or, Interested candidates may apply online at employflorida.com. The job number is 12194360.

Questions?
Send us a message today.

This is just some of the feedback we have received about our Annual FLAEYC Conference.
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"Everything was fantastic. I took away so much from this conference."

"This conference was AMAZING!"

"I really loved it all. Very well put together and thought out."

Join us in Orlando this year and see what the 🐝 is all about!

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Florida Association for the Education of Young Children FLAEYC is a specialized community of more than 3,000 early care and educational professionals from Florida, representing two national associations – let us connect you with our members.

Are you registered yet?

One of attendees from last year had this to say:
"The ladies I brought as well as myself, absolutely loved the conference and what it had to offer our program"

Don't miss out on all the amazing connections and content we have planned for this year.

Year after year this conference is the game changer for our members.

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Are you getting excited about this year's conference?
We are busy filling out this year's schedule and it is nothing short of amazing.

Join us for this Leadership Symposium - Pre-Conference Event with Donna Housman, Ed.D, founder of the Housman Institute on Thursday October 12th.

In this 6-hour live training, Dr. Donna Housman and her team
will discuss how imperative it is that we focus on emotional
well-being and mental health as the foundation for everv
early childhood learning environment.

Lunch is included in your registration fee.

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Early Bird registration will end on June 1st so register today!
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THIS CONFERENCE WILL BE IMMERSIVE AND INVIGORATING
SOOO MUCH PACKED INTO 5 DAYS!
Make it a week or make it a day!

FLAEYC is committed to giving our members, attendees and partners a high value experience that’s worth your time and money.

Dear Members and FLAEYC Friends- With a bit of excitement and sadness (all at the same time) I need to let you know that I am retiring from my role as FLAEYC’s Executive Director at the end of 2023. The Board and I have been planning for a smooth transition for the new Executive Director, beginning January 2024.

The Board is dedicated to continuing the commitment to our mission as well as achieving the related strategic initiatives. The Board has set the goal of announcing the new Executive Director in the fall of 2023. Be sure to watch for this important announcement.

If you are curious, my husband, Bob Duggan, and I have been planning on this change to our lifestyle and although details are not yet clear, I know
that we will spend our time enjoying family and grandchildren, traveling in our camper and looking for opportunities for bike riding and canoeing on these trips.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in applying for the FLAEYC Executive Director position, please share this information with them and encourage them to visit the FLAEYC website for more information.

Www.Flaeyc.org/executive-director-application/

Fondly, Chris D.

Executive Director Application | FLAEYC Apply to be FLAEYC’s next Executive Director The Executive Director works with the Board to ensure that the mission and vision are aligned with the strategic initiatives. This includes implementation of advocacy and public policy activities, event management, resource development as well as man....

It is with heavy heart that we share the impending retirement of our wonderful leader, Chris Duggan.

This vacancy in our leadership team means that as of today, our search for a new Executive Director begins.

The link below outlines the job description and expectations as well as an application portal.
https://www.flaeyc.org/executive-director-application/

If you know of anyone who might be interested in applying for FLAEYC’s Executive Director position, please encourage them to visit the FLAEYC website for more information.

Best wishes to Chris on her next chapter.
We know it will be amazing.

Applications will close June 16th.

Board members Emilu Alvarez and Norma Schwartz at Immerse Yourself in the Business of Childcare Conference in Miami. Representing FLAEYC and promoting our 2023 Annual Conference.

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We are so excited for Keynote speaker lineup for our annual conference this year. 💫

The conference is the perfect way to invest in yourself and your skills for the next year.

It is also a great chance to enjoy the community, get inspired and recharged.

Follow the links below to secure your ticket and your accommodations.⤵️

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