WAEYC serves, educates, and advocates for early learning professionals and the early learning profession.

WAEYC is the professional association for those working with children ages birth through eight years old in Washington. We have 14 local Affiliate Chapters and almost 2,000 members throughout the state.

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Multi-Cultural Anti-Bias Statement

Mission, Vision and Values

Our Commitment to Early Learning

WAEYC is:

Dedicated to providing quality professional development opportunities that are affordable.
An advocate for equitable compensation for staff in our profession.
Committed to providing and supporting education that is inclusive, culturally relevant and promotes anti-bias.
A voice for high quality care, education and support for all young children and their families by participating in legislative action and public awareness.
An active participant and leader, coordinating efforts with other professionals and community groups.

Promoting Quality

Strategy: Research, publish and disseminate information and thinking

Concept papers on Quality, Professionalism & Sustainability
Policy development and advocacy
Conferences
Website, newsletter and other publications
Conversation convening

Supporting Professionalism

Strategy: Promote Program Quality & Professional Qualifications and Compensation

Subsidy & Scholarship training
State Training & Registry System
Conferences
Collaborative/ELAA participation
Web site resources
Member mobilization
Local advancement efforts

Facilitating Member Connections

Strategy: Enhance Learning & Sharing Networks

Affiliate Council
Affiliate Chapter functioning & member recruitment
Early learning program quality & sustainability
Peer mentoring & support
Web connection resources
Conferences
Key alliances

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Washington Association for the Education of Young Children � Promoting excellence in early learning
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