• After you read your posts, visit the organizations' websites. Add any additional information that you feel might be helpful regarding the organizations.

Name of Organization:NAEYC

Website URL:https://www.naeyc.org/

Vision, Mission, Goals - what is their main goal?:NAEYC is dedicated to promoting high-quality early learning for all children, from birth to age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. It supports the diverse early childhood profession and supports all those who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Benefits of being a member:Entry Level membership grants digital access to NAEYC's extensive professional resources, including ideas for implementing developmentally appropriate practice and fostering strong family engagement, allowing immediate use of these resources.

Include a brief summary about how you might use the information and/or website in your day-to-day work with children, families, and your colleagues:I will use NAECY to help me implement developmentally appropriate practices within the classroom.

Name of Organization:National Head Start Association

Website URL:https://nhsa.org/

Vision, Mission, Goals - what is their main goal?:The National Head Start Association (NHSA) is dedicated to providing every vulnerable child with an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their birth circumstances. The association's mission is to unite and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education, ensuring every child has the potential to reach their full potential.

Benefits of being a member:Lifetime member benefits for Head Start programs include access to news, free webinars, discounted registration for conferences and training events, additional professional development opportunities at The Academy, The Block, Starling Minds Mental Fitness Program for Head Start staff, and eMentorMatch, a site for finding mentors and building relationships. Additional benefits include discounted registration for additional training events and networking opportunities.

Include a brief summary about how you might use the information and/or website in your day-to-day work with children, families, and your colleagues:I would use NHSA to help with building positive parent-educator relationships.

Name of Organization:Division for Early Childhood

Website URL:https://www.dec-sped.org/

Vision, Mission, Goals - what is their main goal?:The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) advocates for policies and practices that support families and improve the development of young children (0-8) at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

Benefits of being a member:Membership offers opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and communication with a multidisciplinary group, access to professional development through webinars, conferences, and learning decks, and advocacy opportunities to influence legislation at federal, state, and local levels. Membership also provides evidence-based resources for effective early intervention/early childhood special education work.

Include a brief summary about how you might use the information and/or website in your day-to-day work with children, families, and your colleagues:I would use DEC to help with working in a SPED inclusive classroom. It will help me understand ways to support both the students and their families.