Spotlight Series Exclusively for FLAEYC Members |
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Introducing FLAEYC Member: Deborah Lutz |
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Deborah Lutz has been in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field for more than 26 years. She joined FLAEYC after attending a regional training. FLAEYC's focus on front line childcare workers and teachers plus the focus on expanding the highest quality of care sparked her interest in becoming a member. Now that she is here, she is very intrigued by what the organization is doing to address the low wages of the profession and hopes to have an impact in FLAEYC's advocacy efforts.
Deborah's favorite part of being in this profession is the impact she has on the lives of young children. "To teach is to touch a life forever."
As with all membership profiles, we love adding in our spotlight member's favorite children's book! Deborah chose Who Took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar by Bonnie Lass and Philemon Sturges because of its ability to draw all children in the class into a fun and silly game!
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Featured Opportunity: Commission on
Professional Excellence in ECE
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Apply to Join the Commission on Professional Excellence...
NAEYC is accepting applications for educators to join the new Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
Read more
www.naeyc.org
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Upcoming Events Hosted by FLAEYC & its Members |
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FLAEYC Members Meet Up | Tuesday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Welcome FLAEYC Members! We look forward to any and all FLAEYC members to join us for a quarterly networking session dedicated to welcoming new and returning members to the organization and helping connect you with all your membership has to offer. We will explore exclusive benefits, as well as highlight new opportunities for professional development. Come learn what you didn't know you didn't now about your FLAEYC membership.
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A Day Without Child Care | Monday, May 9
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Child care providers, parents and families across the country are hosting A Day Without Child Care: A National Day of Action. Hosted by Community Change Action and many more, you have the opportunity to join your peers in the fight for equitable access to affordable child care and better pay and working conditions for providers. Sign the pledge, join an event near you or volunteer to host an event. |
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One Voice: FLAEYC Advocacy Coalition | Thursday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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This kickoff meeting is your opportunity to get engaged in the ultimate mission of FLAEYC: advocacy. Whether you are just starting out on your advocacy journey or are a seasoned policy expert, "One Voice" is designed to engage early childhood educators, directors and advocates alike in the ultimate mission to elevate respect for the early childhood care and education profession. What do we care about? Just compensation for teachers and the availability of high-quality programs for all families! There is a role for each of us to play as we join together to amplify our One Voice for early learning. Join us to learn more about advocacy for yourself, your community and your profession. |
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PLAY Chapter Book Club| Wednesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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We look forward to the final Book Club meeting exploring Self Active Play. Our reading will be strengthened by comments, stories, and discussions connected to our monthly reading. The virtual gathering may include online games, active play workshops, in-depth video chats, and a possible field trip to Dr. Drew’s Reusable Resources Adventure Center in Melbourne, Florida. |
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Pop Up Central Florida | Saturday, June 4, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Orlando at the ELC of Orange County
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FLAEYC is popping up in Central Florida with two workshops to meet the growing demands of the early childhood education field. Come for the morning, afternoon or stay all day and save. Both sessions will include immediate implementation strategies designed for all early childhood professionals from new classroom assistants to tenured teachers, directors and more. |
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ECE Update with State Leaders | Tuesday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Join FLAEYC for a new quarterly series exploring what's new in Early Childhood Education in Florida. Regular panelists include Chancellor Matt Mears, Division of Early Learning, Florida Department of Education; Director Hue Reynolds, Office of Child Care Regulation, Florida Department of Children & Families; and Director Erin Smeltzer, Association of Early Learning Coalitions of Florida. |
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Early Childhood Jobs Board |
Check out a great resource for FLAEYC members and those interested in the Early Childhood Care & Education field. This free, statewide jobs board is available for you to use. Find a job. Post a job. Let us know how FLAEYC can help support you! Learn more
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"Early childhood education is key to the betterment of society.”
-Maria Montessori
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If you are not a FLAEYC member, you are missing out on exclusive opportunities. Learn more today!
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