Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children (LAEYC) http://www.laeyc.com Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:39:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Register NOW for the 2011 NAEYC Annual Conference! http://www.laeyc.com/642/ http://www.laeyc.com/642/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:23:10 +0000 Admin http://www.laeyc.com/642/ Register today and attend the 2011 NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida from Novermber 2 – 5!  Explore best practices, connect with colleagues, learn new skills and get the professional development you need at the world’s largest gathering of early childhood educators.

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Luis A. Hernandez, T/TAS Early Childhood Education Specialist, holds an M.A. in Bilingual/Multicultural education from the University of San Francisco. Luis brings solid expertise based on his work history in Head Start, child care, Pre K programs, college and universities, child care resource and referral administration, and professional development design.

At TTAS-WKU, his work focuses in a wide range of early childhood education and professional development topics. His expertise includes early literacy, dual language learning, adult learning practices, changing demographics and diversity, and ECE management and partnership topics. As a regular presenter and keynote speaker at national, state, and local conferences, Luis is highly regarded for his motivational and energizing presentations.

 Mr. Hernandez is active in a number of organizations that support children and family interests. At NAEYC, he is active in the new accreditation process, and developing professional and leadership development opportunities. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the McCormick Tribune Center for Early Childhood Leadership and the United Way’s Center for Excellence in Early Childhood. He has served on the Boards of the Florida Children’s Forum, the Child Care Workforce, and NACCRRA, the Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, and PSP- Parent Services Project in California. For Luis, a new area of work and professional interest centers in advancing the goals of the World Forum on Early Care and Education. 

]]> http://www.laeyc.com/shawn-brown-to-keynote-laeyc-conference/feed/ 0 The 2011 LAEYC Conference – Register Now! http://www.laeyc.com/560/ http://www.laeyc.com/560/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:55:31 +0000 Admin http://www.laeyc.com/?p=560 Register NOW for the 2011 Louisiana AEYC Conference Scheduled for June 24-25, 2011 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans.  LAEYC is excited about the fabulous keynote and featured session speakers the conference will host.  Stay tuned for additional information but mark your calendars and plan to join us in June!

]]> http://www.laeyc.com/560/feed/ 0 LAEYC Presenter and Exhibitor Proposals Now Available! http://www.laeyc.com/presenter-and-exhibitor-proposals-now-available/ http://www.laeyc.com/presenter-and-exhibitor-proposals-now-available/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:06:18 +0000 Admin http://www.laeyc.com/?p=580 LAEYC is accepting exhibitor proposals/applications. If you are interested in sharing your time, talents and expertise as an exhibitor, please download the appropriate form below. Sponsorship opportunities can also be found in the exhibitor proposal.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!

Exhibitor Proposal

Presenter Proposal



]]> http://www.laeyc.com/presenter-and-exhibitor-proposals-now-available/feed/ 0 CDA and Undergraduate College Scholarships Now Available! http://www.laeyc.com/cda-and-undergraduate-college-scholarships-now-available/ http://www.laeyc.com/cda-and-undergraduate-college-scholarships-now-available/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:59:59 +0000 Admin http://www.laeyc.com/?p=595 LAEYC is pleased to offer scholarships for Child Development Associate Credentials (CDA) and Undergraduate coursework.  Interested applicants must complete the online application application below and mail supporting documentation OR print application from the link below and mail to:

Scholarship Committee
Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children
201 St. Charles Avenue
Suite 114, # 161
New Orleans, LA 70170

Please submit applications by March 1, 2011.  Applications will be reviewed in April of 2011.

Scholarship Options and Criteria

Undergraduate Student Scholarship – $1,000

The applicant must:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age
  2. Present proof of current membership in LAEYC and NAEYC
  3. Have been employed in a licensed child care facility continuously for a minimum of one year
  4. Be classified as a full time student majoring in an early childhood discipline at an accredited 4-year university OR an accredited community college (associate’s degree program)
  5. Provide a one-page letter of interest stating the purpose and need for the scholarship (please specify the early childhood program and institution that you attend)

CDA (Child Development Associate) Student Scholarship- $250

The applicant must:

  1.  
    • Be at least 18 years of age
    • Present proof of current membership in LAEYC and NAEYC
    • Have been employed in a licensed child care facility continuously for a minimum of one year
    • Be enrolled in an accredited CDA program and have completed at least 30 clock hours towards CDA
    • Provide a one-page letter of interest stating the purpose and need for the scholarship (please specify the CDA program in which you are enrolled)

Prefer to print and mail your application?  Click here to download a paper copy

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

    Check highest educational level completed

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