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Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children   

 

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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.

 

 


Professional Development 

Please note that CEU fees are in addition to the cost of the session.  CEU checks should be made payable to Child Care Connection.  Registration fee checks should be made payable to AAAEYC. 

 

 

 

3/20/2010

Annual Professional Development Institute

March 20, 2010 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Unitarian Universalist Church

330 Morewood Rd., Fairlawn

 

There is still time but register today!!!!

 

Join your peers as you explore using found materials in the classroom, incorporating music and movement into story time, and the opportunities offered by grants. Also to be discussed are the issues surrounding cultural diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Registration information available here.

 

4/22/2010

Week of the Young Child Celebration

 

Hip-Hop-Ademics with Brian Holland

 An educational tool, instructed through Hip-Hop Music that     literally wraps (Raps) kids into learning!"    No boring drills!  Check him our at http://www.hip-hop-ademics.com 

More information check here. Registration open now!

 

Spring Health and Safety workshops

 

Just released dates, sign up today

 

 

Guys Party Center

 

 

 

December meeting 

HeartBEAT Afrika

Guys Party Center

 

 

 

   

See what you missed at our last meeting!

Don't miss all the fun at our next meeting

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You can also check out the Child Care Connection web site for more training opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAAEYC offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year. Semi-annually the Health & Safety series is offered. The organization also offers a monthly program year training that is geared for individuals working in the classrooms as well as directors. All trainings offer in-service and CDA, many classes are IACET-CEU creditable for those individuals working on renewing their CDA credential. The majority of presenters have a Master's Degree and several years of experience in the early childhood field.

If you have any questions regarding training please contact Kim Harris, professional development coordinator at Child Care Connection, 330-376-7706 or 800-407-5437.