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The
Richmond Early Childhood Association (#)
Membership area:
Richmond City, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover Counties
Mission:
The mission of the Richmond Early Childhood Association is to
advocate for young children and to provide education and resources
to families, early childhood educators and the community on behalf
of young children.
To fulfill its mission, RECA will:
- Offer professional development opportunities to those serving
in the field of early childhood education through conferences,
workshops, newsletters, leadership seminars, resource materials
and through the formation of a directors’ networking
group for centers in need.
- Reach out to the student population by offering discount
rates to training events, encourage faculty members at local
community colleges and universities to offer extra credit for
attendance at training as well as membership to professional
organizations and provide information to high school students
at college night events and career days.
- Raise public awareness of the necessity for:
- Age appropriate and developmentally appropriate education
- High quality care and education in meeting the needs of
young children and their families
- Provide leadership and advocacy for the community by identifying
and responding to issues related to the needs, rights and
well-being of young children and their families.
Opportunities for involvement:
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Early childhood professionals and students are invited to
join RECA and in turn enjoy a membership to SECA and VAECE.
They will be entitled to the benefits of membership in accordance
with each organization. They will be invited to an annual
teachers’ training event and a directors’ workshop
will be offered to those in administrative positions. During
the Week of the Young Child, members will receive information
regarding opportunities in the area and special events for
young children and families. The RECA website will provide
updated information on local event and training. Directors
will also be invited to attend a dinner and networking forum
three times during the year at no cost. Area schools will
also be available to serve as mentors to centers who wish
to form a relationship with another established program.
Upcoming Events:
Directors’ Networking Group
Dinner, Meeting and Fellowship
February 12, May 14, August 13
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Children’s Hospital Auditorium
No cost
Start Smart: Building Brain Power
in the Early Years
A Workshop by Dr. Pam Schiller
Saturday, April 25, 2009
8:30 - 2:30 p.m.
at Reveille Weekday School
4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Va 23221
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Join
NAEYC to help build better futures for
all young children--and all of us. Since 1926, NAEYC
has led the way toward a vision of excellence in early
childhood education. Our 100,000-plus members are teachers,
administrators, parents, policymakers, and others committed
to bringing high-quality early education and care to
all young children.
Membership
Options
Choose either Affiliate Group Membership or Independent Membership,
and get information on membership dues.
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LATEST
CONFERENCE UPDATES!
The Keynote speakers for the 2010 Annual Conference have been selected!
Please visit the Future Conference page to see who will be speaking at next year's conference.
The Exhibit Hall is in a new location! For your convenience, the Exhibit Hall for the 2010 conference will be located in the Grand Ballroom, right across from registration! The larger size is allowing us to feature additional exhibitors and special events.
Registration will be opening soon, make sure to visit the Future Conference page often for updates!
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