NCAEYC

07/09/2026

‼️ NAEYC Leadership opportunity ALERT ‼️

Your next leadership opportunity is only a click away! Are you ready to make a lasting impact in early childhood education?

Join the NAEYC Governing Board and help guide our mission to support children, families, and educators.

Open Positions:
🤝 President-Elect
🌐 At-Large Member
🏫 Student Board Member (Undergraduate Degree Level)

Applications and nominations close July 31, 2026
Learn more about getting involved today by clicking the link today: https://bit.ly/4blB6oS

07/09/2026

Have you read your copy yet?! 📖

07/07/2026

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScms0WF2xVEimjw1aLEfn9e9vQE1LVQKtz8yyE_LDa0WErhXw/viewform?usp=header

The ITTI Care Project, in partnership with Alliance Health, are excited to offer up to 30 people connected to the Early Care & Education (ECE) field the opportunity to attend a free, full-day, in-person Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training with lunch and materials provided!

Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. You'll gain practical skills to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

WHEN:

Friday, August 14th : 9:00am - 5:00pm



WHERE:

Erwin Square Mill Building, 2024 W. Main St, Durham, NC 27705 (near 9th Street)

COST: Free to register. Materials, lunch from Alpaca Peruvian Chicken and snacks will be provided.

**Special Opportunity for Family Child Care Home Professionals**: A $75 stipend (gift card) will be provided to any licensed Family Child Care Home (FCCH) professional who attends the full-day training.

Priority for selection will be given to Family Child Care Home Professionals and other ECE professionals who work directly with children.

Before You Register — Important Details:

Completing this form does not guarantee you a spot. You will be notified of your selection status by July 31st at 5:30pm. Please hold the date until you get confirmation.
This training requires two separate registrations: one with ITTI Care (this form) and one directly with MHFA. Instructions will be provided.
Selected participants must complete required online pre-work by July 30th. If pre-work is not completed by that date, your spot will be offered to someone on the waitlist.
You do not need to be working directly with children to register - this opportunity is available to anyone who provides support to early care & education or other support for children under 6 and their families


We will notify those who register if they will be offered a spot by July 31. Participants who are offered a slot will be required to confirm their attendance within 5 business days of being notified.



Registration will close on July 30, sooner if all spots and waiting list fill up

06/27/2026

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NAEYC announced today a three-year grant from the Gates Foundation to expand access to high-quality early childhood curriculum and strengthen NAEYC’s presence in the growing landscape of publicly-funded pre-kindergarten.

06/13/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect with gratitude. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Early childhood programs play a critical role in helping children and families feel connected, supported, and able to thrive in their communities.

Policies around immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations” can influence whether families feel comfortable accessing early childhood programs. When those protections are weakened, it can disrupt children’s access to care, affect program stability, and create additional stress for families and educators alike.

📣 Join us in calling on Congress to protect sensitive locations from immigration enforcement and ensure early childhood settings remain safe, trusted spaces for all children and families.
https://bit.ly/4wPxMvJ

📘Learn more in NAEYC’s new brief, which shares what educators across the field are seeing and experiencing as immigration enforcement impacts young children, families, and early educators. https://bit.ly/4wyge71

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the moms, mother figures, and caregivers who do so much for the children and families every single day. 💕

Your love, strength, guidance, and endless support help children learn, grow, and feel safe and valued. Thank you for all the big and small moments that make such a lasting impact.

05/08/2026

Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day to the incredible providers who nurture, teach, encourage, and care for our youngest learners every single day. 💙 NCAEYC appreciates you and all you do!