AAAEYC
Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children   

Express your voice, engage in a professional community and influence the future of early childhood

The Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children is the recognized authority in Early Childhood Education in Summit, Portage and Medina counties, helping to ensure quality programs for young children, birth to age eight. In existence for over 50 years, the AAAEYC has steadily grown to its current membership of over 250.

Our Vision:  

AAAEYC strives to lead and consolidate the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.

Our Mission:

AAAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children and their families in Summit, Portage and Medina counties of Ohio with a special emphasis on developmental and educational services and resources; and to foster the growth and development of the membership in their work with and on behalf of young children.

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Storytelling Festival

Akron-Summit County Public Library

July 23rd & 24th

Family Concert (great for day care's and day camps)

Workshops (great for teachers)

For more information check this out

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Chances are you've heard about the Ohio Early Care & Education Conference.  With over 3,000 attendees, it's been the talk of early childhood professionals when it comes to an inspiring learning experience. The Conference is built around the sharing of great ideas with a focus on creativity and new approaches to everyday issues and practices.  

What's the best thought-provoking idea you've implemented? 
What new and better ways have you discovered that have made
life and work more fun and productive? 

Consider sharing your knowledge and expertise with early childhood professionals from Ohio and our neighboring states.  Help your colleagues enhance their knowledge and skills by submitting a proposal full of hands-on ideas and new strategies from the field! 

Most of our attendees seek professional development and continuing education because learning never stops!  Here are some reasons our attendees desire to continue learning:        

             * Staying up to date with changes in the field;                                   
             * Satisfying employment and education requirements;                          
             * Personal and professional growth;                                                  

             * Learning for the sake of learning; and
             * Fun and recreation.

Conference dates:  April 28-30, 2011

Conference location:  Greater Columbus Convention Center
Proposal submission deadline:  September 17, 2010

Proposal selection notification: October 2010 

Eager to get a head start?

We have designed a Word template that will help! We encourage you to use the template to create and refine your proposal then simply copy and paste your responses into the online system when Call for Proposals opens in early August.

Note: According to conference policies, the promotion of services or products is not permissible during sessions.

For more details on the submission process check here

For questions about the proposal or the conference, please contact Beri Tiffany-Smith of Ohio AEYC at projects@oaeyc.org or 740-397-3098.

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 Share your knowledge to help make the

2011 Ohio Early Care & Education Conference a great success!

Take Science Outdoors

World's Best Bubble Recipe

2 1/2 qt. water

1/2 c. light corn syrup

1 c. liquid dish soap (dawn, joy or ajax work best)

mix water and corn syrup together until blended; gently stir in dish soap.

Try using items from around the classroom or kitchen to blow bubbles. Whisks, strainers, slotted spoons, fruit baskets...

Keep mixture in an air tight container, add food coloring, kool aid or jello powder for color.

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Do you have a favorite web site or really super idea to share? Send it in and see it posted here for all your colleagues to share