MAAP Accreditation Local and National Resources, Supporting Professionals and Promoting Quality, Accreditation Support Services & Trainings, Early Childhood Leadership Journey Series, Professional Development & Quality Resources, Early Childhood Accreditation Success Stories, State and National Resources for Quality Programming. Improving education is part of United Way’s core work. We work to promote the highest level of quality programming by providing accreditation support. Discover how to take charge of your accreditation process. Learn more about our support services, If you are interested in becoming accredited, or are currently pursuing accreditation and would like some additional support, contact, Deadline Extended! NAEYC-accredited programs invest in early childhood education because they believe in the benefits to children and families. Submit Your Annual State Conference Session Proposal, 9/7/2020 » 5/31/2021Child Development and the School-Age Child, 10/19/2020MnAEYC-MnSACA Board of Directors Retreat, 11/16/2020MnAEYC-MnSACA Board of Directors Meeting, 40 Arlington Ave. E.PO Box 17162St. If you are interested in becoming accredited, or are currently pursuing accreditation and would like some additional support, contact info@mnaeyc-mnsaca.org. 8/31/2020Deadline Extended! NAEYC Accreditation helps teachers and other staff at early learning programs develop a shared understanding and commitment to quality. Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development. Our mission is to serve and act on behalf of early care and education professionals in Minnesota. Early childhood experiences—from birth to age 8—have an enormous impact on children’s lifelong learning and positively contribute to their health and development. Post a Job If your login information is displayed below, then you are already logged in. Accreditation. Learn more about NAEYC Accreditation here and enroll your program today! Annual Reports, Job Board Events. Helps to build a stronger team of teachers, administrators, and families working together to improve quality for children, Improved standards for the overall program, Recognition through NAEYC, including program listing on the, Announcement of program’s accreditation in the NAEYC Early Learning News weekly newsletter to programs, members, media, and others, Use of NAEYC Accredited logo for marketing purposes, Attracts more families to enroll their children at program, MnAEYC-MnSACA is here to support you! Deepen your professional knowledge wherever you are with NAEYC’s exciting webinar series and online and face-to-face training opportunities.
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We offer a variety of accreditation support services and trainings that will either prepare you to begin the accreditation process, or will help you along the way. CAP has made a big difference to ensure that children are ready to learn and thrive when they begin kindergarten—building a strong foundation for long-term success in school and in life. Sign In or Create an Account. Early childhood education programs with the mark of quality benefit children with greater readiness for and success in school. Since 1985, NAEYC's national accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs. Families of young children who attend NAEYC-accredited programs can be confident that they deliver the highest quality early care and education. Please sign in or create a new user account. In 2011 Greater Twin Cities United Way partnered with the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC) to launch the Childcare Accreditation Program (CAP) in an effort to improve the quality of childcare centers across the nine-county region. MnSACA Awards, Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week Early Learning Program Accreditation. Submit Your Annual State Conference Session Proposal, Child Development and the School-Age Child, Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. Paul, MN 55117-3936 What are the Benefits of Being a NAEYC Accredited Program? Families of young children who attend NAEYC-accredited programs can be confident that they deliver the highest quality early care and education. Advertise Since 1985, NAEYC's national accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs. Over 7,000 programs serving almost 600,000 children are accredited across the nation! While there are many accrediting bodies that are recognized across the nation, we specialize in NAEYC Accreditation because it is the gold standard for early childhood programs across the country.