Get Involved
Help Shape the Future of the Early Childhood Profession
Looking for ways to strengthen your connection to NAEYC and the field? By adding your leadership to the programs below, you can shape NAEYC’ s future, gain new insights, and expand your professional horizons. NAEYC is looking for members to get involved and volunteer their services in the following national leadership opportunities. For more details and to submit an application, visit NAEYC. org / get-involved.
Early Childhood Higher Education Peer Reviewers
( Applications open January – February and August – September each year; applicants approved by NAEYC staff) Peer reviewers support the accreditation process for associate, baccalaureate, and master’ s degree programs by participating in document reviews and site visits. To learn more about serving as a peer reviewer, visit NAEYC. org / accreditation / highered / peer-reviewer.
NAEYC Affiliates
NAEYC’ s Affiliate Network offers multiple leadership opportunities: board service, committee work, and one-time volunteer activities. Find out more about your local Affiliate and how you can engage and contribute to important mission driven work by contacting the Affiliate in your area. Visit NAEYC. org / get-involved / membership / affiliates.
NAEYC’ s Affiliate Advisory Council
( Three-year term; selection appointed by the Council’ s Nominations Committee)
Members advise national staff and the NAEYC Governing Board on all issues related to members and affiliates. The Council’ s primary charge is to ensure diverse leadership pathways are embedded throughout the Association and aligned with NAEYC’ s commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
NAEYC Governing Board
Our Governing Board provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance for the association. Serving on the Board is an extraordinary opportunity for members who are passionate about NAEYC’ s vision and mission, deeply committed to its values and beliefs, and skilled leaders with a track record of effective governance experience. Board members serve a four-year term, or a two-year term for student members. The slate is developed annually by the Governance Committee and approved by the Governing Board for election by the NAEYC membership. Please take a moment to read our Strategic Direction to find out if this opportunity is right for you!
Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs
( Three-year term; selection approved by the Commission) The Commission oversees NAEYC’ s higher education accreditation system and is responsible for setting the standards, recognizing programs for meeting the standards, and setting the policies and procedures that govern the system. The Commission seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting educator preparation program quality, have a deep understanding of accreditation and / or program evaluation, and value working closely with a group of colleagues committed to robust, collegial discussions about the finite details of accreditation cases and strategic issues facing the accreditation system and the ECE higher education landscape. To learn more about the Commission, visit NAEYC. org / accreditation / highered / commission.
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