WAEYC is dedicated to providing quality professional development opportunities that are affordable.

 

 

    

WAEYC works to provide professional development opportunities for those working with and on behalf of children ages birth to 8 in Washington State. 

Workshops and seminars are offered on a variety of topics throughout the year at different locations.  STARS credit and clock hours are available at most WAEYC trainings, and college credit is available at the WAEYC Annual Conference.  As a member benefit, WAEYC members may attend trainings and conferences at a reduced rate.

 

 

 

 



WAEYC's 34th Annual Conference

Looking Through The Kaleidoscope
October 14-16, 2010
Pre-conference Seminars October 13
Spokane, WA  


Click here for more information.

Western States Leadership Network
WSLN brings together AEYC leaders of the 13 Western states to share information, resources and leadership techniques.  WSLN 2011 is in Juneau, Alaska mid June.  Pierce County AEYC will host WSLN July 2012 in Tacoma, WA.

NAEYC Events
Developmentally Appropriate Practice

NAEYC is conducting a series of Web-based opportunities based on the revised Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines.  For more information and to register, click here. 

Training for Program Administrators
NAEYC training for Program Administrators are intensive one-day experiences that provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge.  For more information, including upcoming dates and how to register, click here.

Additional Training Opportunities

For more training opportunities, see our Professional Development Calendar.

NAEYC Online Store

NAEYC is committed to providing the best possible resources related to early childhood education to support your professional development.  

NAEYC has materials you need, with useful research and practical information about early childhood development and learning.  

Click here to visit the NAEYC Online Store. 

 

NAEYC Resources

TORCH
TORCH is an online community for anyone interested in the Standards and Criteria or engaging in the NAEYC Accreditation process.  Click here for more information on The Online Resource Center Headquarters at NAEYC.


APS Training Center
Focuses on developing and delivering training programs needed to better understand and navigate the NAEYC Accreditation process.  Available at NAEYC's national and affiliate conferences, headquarters, and through online presentations and webinars.  To learn more, click here.

              Inclusion Program

 For over 20 years, WAEYC has administered this project through a grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).  The project supports inclusion of preschoolers with special needs into programs with children who are developing typically. Our current work involves:

  • Supporting school districts and community based early learning programs partnering to provide inclusive education

  • Collecting and sharing data about use of curricula and child assessment tools in preschool programs

  • Providing online training focusing on inclusive education

  • Providing inclusion training at the WAEYC annual conference

 

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