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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.

 

 


Workshops & Events 

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. 

Click here to find registration forms for the following trainings. Please note this year we are asking training attendees to bring items to be donated to local shelters and outreach programs.

  

February 25, 201

Technology in Early Childhood

Jeremy Brueck, co-director, Akron Ready Steps,

The Power of Technology in Early Childhood, 9 am - 11:30 am

 Pam Oviatt, literacy coach

Digital Storytelling & Storybook Making 12:30 pm - 3 pm

Supported by Lakeshore and Kaplan

Fairlawn Village Preschool

 $10/session or $15 for both for members

 $15/session or $25 for both for non members

 

April 14, 2012, 9:30 - 12

Spring has Sprung! Wildflowers Galore with the Metroparks

Seiberling Nature Realm

Meghan Doran, Laura McFalls, Pam Oviatt,

FREE for members, $10 for non members

 

April 26, 2012, 6 pm Registration, 7 pm Training

I thought it was a good idea at the time.

Celebrate The Week of the Young Child!

Guys Party Center

Pam Oviatt

$13 for members, $15 for non members

 

May 3, 2012, 6 - 8 pm

Read All About It! How to Use the Newspaper in Your Classroom

Main Library: RECE lab

Rachelle Albretcha, NIE Coordinator, Akron Beacon Journal

FREE for members, $10 for non members

 

 

 

Watch for more complete details and registration information

 

 

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You didn't make it to last year's events? See what you missed.

A good crowd enjoyed appetizers before a great presentation.

 

 

What would my kids say?

   

And door prizes after.

Everyone enjoys a good activity to relax after a busy day

Jeremy Bruek, The WOW factor!

 

Congratulations to Fairalwn Village Preschool. Congratulations to Fairlawn Village Preschool! They had 9 staff in attendance and won the prize!

 

  Lindsay Bonilla

Boy is this fun!

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.