Welcome to VAECE!

The Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education is an organization of people interested in the education and welfare of young children and their families. The purpose of this web site is to support the mission of VAECE, by providing easy access to information and reference material of interest to our membership.

Membership is available to all people concerned with the well-being of children, from birth through age eight, in Virginia. Click here for more information on membership!

 

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WHAT IS VAECE?

Click here to learn more about who we are, our mission, vision, and purpose!

VAECE LOCAL CHAPTERS

VAECE serves its members in partnership with 12 local chapters, serving all counties in the state!

Click on the map below, to locate the local VAECE chapter serving your area..

VAECE local chapters and members work together:

• to provide educational opportunities for adults who work with young children;
• to advocate legislation at the state and local level for quality educational opportunities; and
• to implement programs and services for young children and their families.

NEWS AND UPDATES

VAECE members and partners participate in Capital Steps, our annual advocacy event.

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Conference Webpage Updated

Planning for the 2012 VAECE conference is well underway. Visit the conference webpages today to get a sneak peak at the upcoming events.

National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development: Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching: Putting It All Together!

NAEYC’s National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development is designed for teacher educators, program administrators, and others who provide professional preparation and ongoing professional development experiences for the early childhood workforce. June 12 - 15, 2011, Providence, Rhode Island

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