Anda di halaman 1dari 18

THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Volume 2015-2016
No. 2, Winter 2016
www.VAECE.org
email: vaecehotline@aol.com

INDEX:
Component
Connections
pages 2-7
60th Annual VAECE
Conference
pages 8-11
Advocacy and
Public Policy
pages 12-15
Accreditation/CDA
page 16
VAECE Budget 2016
page 16
Contact Info
page 17
VAECE HOTLINE
1-888-22VAECE
(1-888-228-2323)
Call for
information about:
Membership
How do I join?
How do I contact my
local affiliate?
Annual Conference
Where is it?
When is it?
How do I volunteer?
How do I register?

New Years Resolutions


LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

By Holly McCartney

I know it seems clich, but the new


year brings resolutions and according to
a recent study, while some of us never
make them (17%), most of us usually
do (45%) and not surprisingly, only
about 8% keep them. The top ten list
of New Years Resolutions for last year
included:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Lose Weight
Get organized
Spend less, save more
Enjoy life to the fullest
Staying fit and healthy
Learning something exciting
Quit smoking
Helping others in their dreams
Fall in love
Spend more time with family

Jess Ekstrom in Entrepreneur


magazine recently suggested that
perhaps instead of reaching for the
unreachable, we should be more
realistic and thoughtful about the year
ahead. And while her viewpoint is
framed from a business perspective,
it can also be applied to our personal
lives and our profession. She suggests
that readers take time to reflect on the
following questions to help us make the
best resolutions.
What were your most fulfilling
moments of 2015? If we think about
what brings us fulfillment a moment
where we think our lives or our
volunteer work really means something
- that is encouraging. No doubt all of

(continued on next page)

WINTER 2016

(continued from previous page)

us can easily answer this question with our


service to young children and families. Being
mindful of the important things we do for our
profession can help us navigate the new year
ahead with so many changes coming our way
with NAEYC affiliation for example.
Who are five people who supported you
this year? Think about a time when you
really needed someones help and they came
through for you. Taking time to develop and
nurture these friendships this year can be a
healthy and positive resolution.
When things were working well for you,
what was the cause? We dont always have
to reinvent the wheel when coming up with
a new idea to solve a problem. Making a
resolution to do more of what has worked
well this year is sometimes all you need.
When were you the happiest? Ok this
one was actually written as when were
your employees happiest and while that is
important and her suggestions are spot on,
I would turn it around and ask When were
you the happiest? Because we cant always
control what happens around us and we can
never control other people, we need to take
care to remember when we were happy this
year and why. This one might be the hardest
for some of us.
If you need a bit of encouragement
this year to stay motivated here are four
motivating TED talks you might find helpful.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241324
I would have to say that number three
seems most relevant to me as VAECE
president this year. The Power of Believing
that You Can Improve by Stanford University
psychology professor Carol Deck explores
the simple idea that mind over matter really
does work. Or as The Little Engine That
Could reminds us, I think I Can, I think I Can,
I think I Can!
Kess Ekstrom, contributor, CEO and Founder of
HeadbandsOfHope.com http://www.entrepreneur.
com/article/253423
New Years Resolution Statistics. http://www.
statisticbrain.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/
Hauman, D. & G. (1954). The Little Engine that Could.
New York: NY. Platt & Munk Publishers.

Component Connections
Your membership in state organization VAECE includes
memberships in the national organization NAEYC, the regional
organization SECA, and one of twelve local groups across the
state of Virginia. Check out whats going on at some of these
other organizations!
REGIONAL:

Southern Early Childhood Association


By Susan K. Barnes, PhD
Associate Professor, James Madison University
Virginia Representative on the SECA Board of Directors
I have some really exciting news for you about your member benefits
from the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). Because
VAECE is an affiliate of SECA, all VAECE members are members of
SECA! As members, you have access to
some wonderful new SECA resources. In
previous issues of Viewpoint, I featured the
SECA public policy notes and leadership
resources, but in this issue, I would like
to draw your attention to some resources
developed to support some of our fastest
growing groups of stakeholders. First,
did you know that SECA has many resources available in Spanish? Go
to the SECA website http://www.southernearlychildhood.org/ and click
on the tab Materials EN ESPANOL or simply use
the QR code here to link to Aula Infantil, the new
Spanish language publication for those who might
want to provide material to staff, but are not fluent
in Spanish. Each publication includes section for
teachers of children birth to three years old, another
section for teachers of children three to five years
old, and a section for directors. Materials and library resources are also
reviewed. The most recent volume features information and resources
on the role of play.
The second exciting announcement is that SECA will be providing
a high quality professional development track for home visitors at the
conference in Tulsa in February. Beginning on Thursday, February 11,
presenters from the University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences and the University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center will present training
sessions and a research symposium focusing on
supporting families and enhancing home visiting.
Click on the conference tab on the SECA website
or use this QR code to learn more. If you have any
questions or want to know more about your SECA member benefits or
the conference, please feel free to contact me at barnessk@jmu.edu.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Component Connections
STATE:

STATE:

Restructure Update

Request for Proposals

By Debi DeLoose
VAECE Past-President
As you may have seen in the last issue of Young Children and the last issue
of Viewpoint NAEYC has issued a revised set of criteria for affiliation with
NAEYC.
The new criteria raise the bar for affiliation in the areas of budget size,
reserve funds, and staffing (either employees or consultants) as well as in areas of
branding and relationships between affiliates.
VAECE is an affiliate of NAEYC as are the following local affiliates: Lord
Fairfax AEYC, Southside AECE, Tidewater AECE, Prince William AEYC,
Northern Virginia AEYC, Richmond ECA, Southeastern AEYC, and Central
Virginia AEYC. All current affiliates of NAEYC, including VAECE and the
eight local Virginia affiliates will need to determine
if they meet the new criteria or can work toward
meeting those criteria.
In Virginia local affiliates who do not meet the
criteria
for affiliation have the option of becoming
Virginia Association for
a chapter of VAECE. Currently Virginia has four
Early Childhood Education
chapters, Valley, Greater Lynchburg, Southwest, and
New River Valley. These chapters converted from being affiliates previously and
operate much as they did as affiliates, providing professional development and
other services to members in their areas. Chapters do not have to meet the more
rigorous affiliation requirements.
An initial check in with NAEYC on what each affiliate plans to do will take
place in February. A final decision will be due to NAEYC in June.
In addition to its affiliation with NAEYC, VAECE is affiliated with SECA.
Virginia is a dual membership state. The membership dues bundle currently
includes a membership in NAEYC, VAECE, SECA, and a local affiliate.
SECA and NAEYC have agreed that the dual membership states can continue
with that status but the dues would no longer be bundled and individuals could
choose to join NAEYC or SECA or both along with their membership in VAECE.
The VAECE Board would then be the state board for both the NAEYC and the
SECA affiliate.
VAECE has been working with local affiliate leaders and has been providing
them with additional information regarding these important decisions. Both
NAEYC and SECA have been providing state and local affiliate leaders with
information. The VAECE board will be participating in a facilitated dialogue led
by a consultant provided by NAEYC to better plan a seamless transition to the
new affiliate structure. The SECA Leadership Summit at the February annual
SECA conference in Tulsa will be a session addressing re-affiliation with SECA,
which will be especially informative for dual affiliated states such as Virginia.
The VAECE Board will vote prior to the end of February (when the initial
check in is due to NAEYC) regarding both affiliation with NAEYC and SECA.
Membership thoughts and questions are most welcome.
VAECE will continue to keep the membership informed of the process with
restructuring and to keep you informed as to how this may affect your local group
and you as a member.
3

The Virginia Association for Early


Childhood Education requests
proposals from experienced event
planners to coordinate the VAECE
2017 Annual Conference.
Additionally, The Virginia
Association for Early Childhood
Education requests proposals for a
registration management contractor
for the VAECE 2017 Annual
Conference.
VAECE must receive proposals no later
than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016.
If you or anyone you know would be
interested in submitting a proposal, you
can request the full rfp for either position
by emailing hbmccartney@gmail.com.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Component Connections
STATE:

Elections
We are pleased to present the slate of officers for the 2016 election. Please get to know them
through these short biographies. Watch for an email ballot coming in February. Elections will be
done electronically this year. Election results will be announced at the VAECE conference.
There are 3 positions members will be voting to fill in 2016.

President Elect
This individual assists the President and Past President in implementing
VAECE programs for the year prior to becoming president.
Name of Nominee: Brookes M. Sims M.Ed
Present Position: Senior Program Director for the
Piedmont Family YMCA, Inc.
Past Positions related to the early childhood
field: Teacher in an early childhood setting as well as
after school program. I was a Child Care Director for
three years before supervising all child care programs
for the YMCA.
Any offices held and/or activities undertaken
in behalf of the state and/or local association:
Currently 4th VP,VAECE Board
VAECE 2015 Co-Conference Chair
Affiliate Co-President, CVAEYC
VAECE 2010 Program Co-Chair
Treasurer, CVAEYC
Community involvement in behalf of
young children:
Youth Ministry for preschool and school-aged
children at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Piedmont Virginia Community College Early
Childhood Development Curriculum Advisory
Committee
YMCA Child Care Task Force

Statement from the candidate: In regards


to Leadership experience, I have served on the
VAECE Board as 4th VP and a CVAEYC Affiliate
Representative for several years. Also, I served
as the Co-President and Treasurer for the Central
Virginia AEYC. After
serving on the VAECE
Board and CVAEYC
Board in various positions
the past several years, I
would like to increase my
leadership role. This is an
organization that I am very
passionate about and feel
that I have many skills that
could benefit the Board.
I am passionate about the
field of early childhood
and about helping all children have the best early
learning experiences possible. I believe serving
on the VAECE Board allows me to invest in the
future of our field and stay connected to people and
resources that bring positive experiences for Virginia
children. I am actively seeking ways to educate our
society on the importance of quality early childcare.
I want to encourage and help build professional
development by assisting in providing continuing
professional development opportunities throughout
the Commonwealth. I feel I would bring dedication,
organization and creative thinking to the board as
President-Elect.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Component Connections
STATE:

Elections
We are pleased to present the slate of officers for the 2016 election. Please get to know them
through these short biographies. Watch for an email ballot coming in February. Elections will be
done electronically this year. Election results will be announced at the VAECE conference.
There are 3 positions members will be voting to fill in 2016.

1st Vice President for Affiliate/Chapter Support


This individual serves as the liaison between the VAECE Executive board
and the local group presidents.
Name of Nominee: Navine Fortune, M.Ed.
Present Position: Assistant Program Director for the Child
Development Lab at Norfolk State University; Lead Teacher,
Virginia Preschool Initiative (plus); Co-President, SEAEYC;
Technical Assistance Specialist, Virginia Quality; Professional
Development Specialist, Council for Professional Recognition.
Past Positions related to the early childhood field: I have
worked as a Pre-k teacher in a Faith-Based setting for 10 years and a
pre-k teacher for several years with Childhelp Headstart prior; Other
positions include Teacher Leader, Mentor and Technology Chair.
Any offices held and/or activities undertaken in behalf of
the state and/or local association:
Co-President, SEAEYC (Southeastern Association for the
Education of Young
Conference Committee, Raising the Bar Annual Conference
2013-2015
Technology Chair, SEAEYC (Southeastern Association for the
Education of Young 2012-present
Editor of C-o-n-n-e-c-t-i-o-n-s
Conference presenter at both the local and state levels
Community involvement in behalf of
young children: Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee
Member for Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center;
Youth Ministry Sunday School Teacher, Piney Grove Baptist Church;
SEAEYC Board Member; Advocate, Virginia Association for Early
Childhood Education-Capital Steps & National Association for the
Education of Young Children-Public Policy Forum; Co-organizer,
SEAEYCs Annual Kids Fit Fest

Statement from the candidate: I believe


the early childhood years serve as an essential
foundation for future educational success.
I believe my role as an early childhood
professional is to not only construct but also
to promote, foster and build a foundation for
future learning. VAECE has been instrumental
in my role. As
Vice President of
Affiliate Support,
my goal will be
to help VAECE
continue to support
the local chapters
and affiliates, as
they serve and act
on behalf of the
needs and wellbeing of all young
children and their
families. Our chapters and affiliates are
essential to the organization! By working
effectively and cooperatively, their work will
continue to make a difference in the lives
of our children, families, early childhood
educators and professionals. I wish to
become an effective liaison and leader for
our chapters and affiliates. I would like to
receive their feedback on what resources
they may need and ideas they may have to
further early childhood advocacy efforts in the
commonwealth.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Component Connections
STATE:

Elections
We are pleased to present the slate of officers for the 2016 election. Please get to know them
through these short biographies. Watch for an email ballot coming in February. Elections will be
done electronically this year. Election results will be announced at the VAECE conference.
There are 3 positions members will be voting to fill in 2016.

Secretary
This individual keeps a record of the official VAECE business and
assumes responsibility for authorized correspondence.
Name of Nominee: Donna Foley
Present Position: Quality Assurance & Data Services
Coordinator, Child Care Aware of Virginia
Past Positions related to the early childhood field:
I was a nanny for 7 children for 14 years. I worked in a
child care center. I started out as a temporary employee
working my way up to Summer Camp coordinator
overseeing multiple sites and over 600 children. Since
leaving the child care center I have worked in the child
care resource and referral field.
Any offices held and/or activities undertaken
in behalf of the state and/or local association:
Originally was elected Vice President of the affiliate
SVAECE, which in turn I became President of the affiliate,
then served as Immediate Past President, Past President
and then I retired from the local Board. I rejoined the
board, once again as Vice President and undersaw the
conversion to a Chapter. Currently serving as Chapter
President.

Statement from the


candidate: While the Secretary
position is a support position to
the Board it is a vital part. The
Secretary position often acts as
an information and reference
pointclarifying past practice
and decisions; and retrieving
pertinent documentation. I see
the goal of Secretaryto provide
administrative support to the
VEACE Board, keeping accurate
meeting minutes.

Community involvement in behalf of


young children: Most of community involvement for
the past several years has been in conjunction with Child
Care Aware of Virginia and our advocacy efforts for
children on the local, state, and national level. I have been
to Capitol Hill several times meeting with aides and/or
representatives alike, as well as, made visits to the General
Assembly meeting with staff and/or delegates.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Component Connections
LOCAL:

LOCAL:

Tidewater Association for the


Education of Young Children

Valley Chapter

TAECE Fall Mini-Conference


TAECE held its annual fall mini-conference on
Saturday, October 17, in Newport News. More than
120 early care and education personnel took part in a
variety of training sessions. The session topics included
math, science, strategies for working with infants and
toddlers, music, literacy, Virginia Quality and Virginias
Foundation Blocks for Early Learning.
The mini-conference was a success as the teachers
gained much knowledge that was ready to use in their
classrooms. Additionally, many door prizes were given
away. This years conference featured a free snack rather
than a paid lunch. This appeared to be well received as it
allowed the conference to end a bit sooner and didnt cut
down on training time.
TAECE Make-It-Take-IT
On November 12, TAECE held a Make-It-TakeIt session in Hampton. The theme was Activities for
Winter. Members of the TAECE Board organized and
manned six stations with activities on art, math, literacy
and music.
The 17 participants worked to create ready to use
winter activities. There was much excitement in the
room as everyone networked and supported each other
while completing musical instruments, flannel board
snowmen and mittens, three dimensional snowman art,
file folder games, etc. What a quick and efficient way to
have activities ready to use when you leave a training
session!!!
Pizza and snacks were provided to top the evening
off. This turned out to be quite a success. Non-members
were charged $10.00 and ended up with quite a bargain.

The Valley Chapter of VAECE held its annual fall


meeting on Oct. 21st at James Madison University.
After our dinner and business meeting, we were
treated to an evening of wonderful math experiences
to use in our classrooms. Our guest speaker was Mr.
Eric Imbrescia, and adjunct faculty member at JMU,
whose presentation was entitled Tips and Tricks for
Early Addition. Participants were able to interact with
materials in this hands-on learning experience. Many
developmentally appropriate strategies for working
with young children were shared. We had an excellent
turnout of approximately thirty attendees. This included
five graduate students from the MAT program in early
childhood at JMU. The evening ended with each attendee
receiving an education text which was made possible by
SECA.
This event was also used as a way to introduce
education students at JMU to VAECE and our Valley
Chapter. Grant monies provided by both VAECE and
SECA were used to pay the registration fee for our JMU
students. We are still working on developing this group,
which we hope will grow into an important piece of our
chapter.

Valley Chapter of the


Virginia Association for
Early Childhood Education

November 24th TAECE Board Meeting


On November 24th, much of the TAECE Board met
with Cindy Brown to discuss NAEYC restructuring.
We were able to meet for dinner and a much needed
understanding of what the TAECE Board is being asked
to do as it relates to NAEYC restructuring. Cindy arrived
with several handouts and ready to dive in to assist us.
Through her knowledge, she explained the restructuring
to us in a way that we were all able to understand and
can better chat about at our next meeting. We met for
about two hours and thank Cindy much for all she did
during this session.
7

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

60th Annual VAECE Conference


The Happiness of Learning - New Conference Options!
One of our goals when planning the upcoming 2016
VAECE Conference was to offer some in-depth training
options that would meet the needs of veteran teachers and
administrators. We also wanted to encourage conference
attendees to enjoy some of the beauty and variety that
Richmond offers. To that end, we created several training
institutes, which provide 6 hours of training on each topic
offered. All three training institutes include lunch and the
two that are away from the Marriott (STEM at the Science
Museum of Virginia and The Arts at the Virginia Museum
of Fine Arts) include transportation. Space is limited in the
institutes so be sure to register early before they fill up.
Here is a brief description of the institutes we are offering:
Thursday: STEM Institute Fostering
Exploration and Innovation in the Early
Learning STEM Classroom - $50
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop at the Science
Museum of Virginia that will help you integrate STEM
into your program. You will learn about strategies to foster
exploration and critical thinking skills for young children
through hands-on science. We will discuss the foundational
concepts of inquiry and inquiry
based teaching techniques.
You will take away hands-on
STEM activities that stimulate
engagement whilelearning
how science activities can be
easily integrated with other
subject areas and be cross-curricular. Strategies learned
during the session can be immediately used to enhance
teacher interaction with students and to augment classroom
instruction techniques. Transportation and lunch are
provided.
Thursday: Train the Trainer Institute:
Becoming an Effective Early Childhood
Professional Development Provider - $50
Train the Trainer: This train-the-trainer curriculum
was created by the Virginia Cross-Sector Professional
Development
(VCPD) Team to
increase the skills
of early childhood
leaders who have
content knowledge
but very little background in designing and delivering
professional development. In this Institute we will explore:
8

Principles of adult learning and how to plan professional


development reflective of these principles.
How to design training so that participants gain new
knowledge and skills and are able to implement what
they learned in their work with children and families.
Techniques for delivering professional development
including organizing the learning environment and time
management.
Interactive, participant-centered instructional strategies
including ideas for openers, closers, refreshers, and
rechargers that make learning active and fun.
You will leave this Institute with hundreds of new ideas
to incorporate into your future trainings. This institute is
held at the Marriott and lunch will be provided.
Friday: VMFA Institute and Early Childhood
Education Programs - $50
This Institute will be held at the Virginia Museum
of Fine Arts (VMFA) transportation and lunch will be
provided.Participants will learn about VMFA Early
Childhood Education programs and how to use VMFA as a
resource for Early Childhood Education.
Learn how to integrate works of art from VMFAs
collection into the early childhood classroom or for an
on-site visit on your own. Explore how art can enrich the
core subjects you teach every day. Discover how VMFA is
emphasizing process over product in our ECE classes and
how this approach can be incorporated into early childhood
classrooms with diverse curriculum frameworks.
Gallery Visits: Participants will learn how to talk about
works of art without feeling like you have to be an art
expert! Participants will learn how to walk students through
the act of looking
and describing what
they see. (Although
this activity will be
done in the galleries,
it can be done in
the classroom as well with reproductions, posters, digital
images.) Enhance your observation skills and boost brain
power through something as simple as drawing! Discover
how sketching can help you notice the details in a work of
art. We will follow the hands on experience with a deep
discussion of how you can apply this to your work.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

60th Annual VAECE Conference

60th Annual Conference


March 17-19, 2016
Richmond, VA

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Chental-Song Bembry

Delano Douglas

Thursday - March 17

Registration 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


Workshops/Seminars 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
STEM Institute* 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Train the Trainer Institute* 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Literacy Lunch*
Delano Douglas and Chental-Song Bembry
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Featured Session with Dr. Jean!
"Totally Math"
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Session with Dr. Jean!
"Better Bodies Better Brains"
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Jean

Friday - March 18

Registration 7:00 - 5:00 p.m.


Workshops/Seminars 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
VCU Tour 1 I/T Class* 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Featured Morning Seminar with Dr. Jean
Rock, Rhymes, Write and Read
8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
VMFA Institute* 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibits 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday - March 19

Registration 7:00 - 12:00 p.m.


VAECE Annual Meeting 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Morning Featured Session 10:00 - Noon
Workshops/Seminars 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Exhibits 9:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Closing Session
Anne Lund - PBS KIDS
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Public Policy Luncheon*


Early Childhood Education Policy in Virginia
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
VCU Tour 2 Pre-K Class* 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Banquet Reception 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Banquet 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

60th Annual VAECE Conference


Tours
Friday Tour 1: VCU Health Systems CDC (Infant/Toddler Class)
March 18, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $15, pre-registration required
Friday Tour 2: VCU Health Systems CDC (Pre-K Class)
Friday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15, pre-registration required
Visit VCU Health System CDC to explore the Classrooms and examine
how the screening tools of Classroom Assessment Scoring System
(CLASS) and Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS & ITERS) are
used to increase the quality of child care.

Student (High School & College) and


Young Professional Social
Friday, March 18, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Come for Coffee, Conversations, and Connections!

Meet informally for a question and answer session


highlighting careers, quality care, organizations, and
advocacy. Enjoy sweet treats and enter to win door prizes
including an annual membership. Free and open to all
students and young professionals.
No pre-registration required.

CEUs Available

Institutes (lunch included)


STEM: Fostering Exploration & Innovation in the Early Learner
STEM Classroom*
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop that will help you integrate
STEM into your program. You will learn about strategies to foster
exploration and critical thinking skills for young children through
hands-on science. We will discuss the foundational concepts of inquiry
and inquiry based teaching techniques. You will take away hands-on,
cross-curricular, STEM activities that stimulate critical thinking.
Thursday, March 17, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Location: Science Museum of Viriginia (trans. provided)
Cost: $50, pre-registration required
Train the Trainer: Becoming an Effective Early Childhood
Professional Development Provider*
Do you lead professional development for groups of adults? In the
back of your mind, do you wonder why you are standing in front of a
room of grown-ups when you are far more comfortable leading four
year olds at circle time? If so, VCPD 101: Becoming an Effective
Early Childhood Professional Development Provider is for you.
Thursday, March 17, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50, pre-registration required
VMFA and Early Childhood Education Programs*
Learn how to integrate works of art from VMFAs collection into the
early childhood classroom or for an on-site visit on your own. Explore
how art can enrich the core subjects you teach every day. Discover
how VMFA is emphasizing process over product in our ECE classes
and how this approach can be incorporated into early childhood classrooms with diverse curriculum frameworks.
Friday, March 18, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (trans. provided)
Cost: $50, pre-registration required

TRACKS & TOPICS


Accreditation
Administration
Advocacy/Public Policy
Assessment/Portfolios/
Observation
Behavior Management
Child Development
Children with Special
Needs
Curriculum
Discipline/Guidance
Family Child Care
HighScope

10

Infants/Toddlers
Interfaith
Kindergarten/Primary
Literacy
Mental Health in Early
Childhood Programs
Music
Reggio Emilia
School-Aged Care
Technology
VA Star Quality Initiative

ProSolutions Training will be available at


the conference to provide Continuing Education Units (CEU) on qualifying workshops! Please reference the nal program
for those workshops and seminars that
meet CEU criteria, procedures, and fees.

VAECE Membership Meeting


Saturday, March 19, 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Join us for the Annual Membership Meeting at the Conference! You
will receive updated information on our 2015 accomplishments,
2016 goals, witness special recognitions of new CDA, accreditation, and other achievments, and get the results of the election of
ofcers. Door prizes and Continental Breakfast
Registration
Complete a separate registration form for each person
attending. Some special events have an additional fee or have
limited spaces. Register early. Keep a copy of your completed
registration form and bring it with you to the conference.
Online Registration - Go to www.vaece.org/registration.html
to register, and pay with a credit card.
Early Bird Rate - Get a reduced rate if you register by
February 1, 2016.
VAECE Member Rate - Please enter your NAEYC ID
number on the registration form.
Student Rate - Please photocopy your student ID and attach it
to the registration form or enter in your ID # where prompted
online.
Purchase Orders - Purchase orders for payment are permitted.
No changes, except substitutions of registered participants can
be made once a purchase order is received. The same
guidelines for refunds apply to registrations with purchase
orders.
Refund Policy - All payments are nal. No refunds will be
issued.
Returned Check Policy - The full cost of a returned check
will be charged.
Hotel Information
The Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Phone: 804-643-3400
Rate: $175.00 - $195.00 (based on occupancy) plus 13.3%
tax (rate may change, reservations open October 2015)

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

60th Annual VAECE Conference


REG. #:

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM


or register online at www.vaece.org/registration.html

Send your check or money order


payable to VAECE with this form
to:

March 17-19, 2016


Richmond, VA

VAECE Conference Registration


702 London Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704-2413

Directions: Please type or print clearly. Complete a separate form for


each registrant. Feel free to make copies. Please make a copy and bring
it with you to the conference.

First Name / Badge Name

Member ID#
(must include if selecting the member rate)

Last Name

(if one name is listed, that will be badge name)

Registration Questions?
Call 1-888-22VAECE

Home Address

City

State

Zip Code

Preferred Phone #

Student ID # and college

Emergency Contact

E-Mail Address (individual email only, not a group email or center email, one unique email per person.)

Please check all that apply:


Infant/Toddler

Center-based
School Age

Pre-K

Status

Home-based

Teacher/Caregiver

Full Conference
With Banquet

PreCircle Your Payment Early Bird Registered

Faith-based

Other:

VSQI Rated

Accredited

Dir./Admin./Princ.

PreEarly Bird Registered

On-Site

Friday
With Banquet
PreEarly Bird Registered

Parent

Higher Ed.

Any Single Day


Without Banquet
On-Site

PreEarly Bird Registered

On-Site

VAECE Member

$130

$150

$180

$105

$115

$125

$115

$125

$145

$80

$90

$110

NON-Member

$190

$205

$235

$160

$170

$200

$145

$155

$175

$110

$120

$140

Full-Time Student

$85

$100

$130

$60

$65

$95

$75

$80

$90

$40

$45

$65

(please attach copy of ID)

I plan to attend:
Thursday
Optional events I plan to attend:

Friday

Saturday

Registration Fee (from above):

Thursday - Literacy Luncheon $20


Thursday Institute - STEM (limited space) $50
Thursday Institute- Train the Trainer (limited space) $50
Friday Institute - VMFA and ECE Programs (limited space) $50

Not going to conference?


Thats ok! You can still go
to the special events:

$
$
$

Literacy Lunch $25

$
$

Friday Tour 1 - VCU Health Systems CDC Pre-K Class (limited space) $15
Friday Tour 2 - VCU Health Systems CDC I/T Class (limited space) $15
Friday - Public Policy Luncheon $15

Banquet $50

$
$

Exhibit Hall Access $15

Friday Student and Young Professional Workshop and Social free

Please add up your selections, including registration, and put your TOTAL here: $
Early Bird Registration Discount: if postmarked by February 1, 2016
Pre-Registration Discount: if postmarked by March 1, 2016
For VAECE Use Only

Date Received:

PO #
df.,r df

Receipt #

Add up your selections

TOTAL here:

Group Pick Up?


Please Circle

YES

NO

Name of pick-up person:

Number of forms: _________ of __________ Example: 1 of 6 in group with same

Amount Paid: $ _________________________________

check or PO

Check # ___________________ Initials: __________________Date: ______________

11

Public/Private K-3

New CDA 2014

1st Time Attendee

Full Conference
Without Banquet

On-Site

Head Start

If you have any special dietary


requirements, please contact the hotel
directly. VAECE is not responsible for the
food or preparation processes provided by
the hotel.

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Advocacy and Public Policy


Unified Early Childhood
Legislative Agenda

Save the Date:


NAEYC Public Policy Forum

VAECE continues to be involved the Early


Childhood Policy Action Network convened by
Voices for Virginias Children to develop a Unified
Early Childhood Legislative Agenda. This Network
represents advocates for young children from across
different disciplines in early care and education
and seeks to identify priorities and a consensus for
legislative support of early care and education issues.
VAECE
Board members Mary Braxton, Pat Victorson, and
Debi DeLoose are active participants in meetings and
calls with this network

The 2016 Public Policy Forum will begin on Sunday,


February 28 at 1:00 pm with an exciting half-day session
on electoral advocacy. On Monday, February 29, NAEYC
will be hosting expert policy briefings, guest speakers, and
interactive breakout sessions for all state team members,
providing many opportunities for networking and
learning. On Tuesday, March 1, attendees will experience
Hill Day, building relationships with their Representatives,
Senators and/or their staff.

VAECEs Annual Capital Steps!


VAECEs annual Capital Steps event was held
January 17-18, 2016. All VAECE members were
invited to attend legislative information sessions,
followed by meetings with delegates and senators
at the General Assembly. This is a key opportunity
to carry out our mission to speak and act onbehalf
of young children. Be on the lookoutformore
information about this years event.

12

VAECE Capitol Steps 2016 Team

Advocacy Training

(photo courtesy Navine Fortune)

(photo courtesy Navine Fortune)

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Advocacy and Public Policy


From our Friends at Voices for Virginias Children
By Emily E. Griffey
Senior Policy Analyst, Early Care & Education
Voices for Virginias Children
emily@vakids.org

Do you remember the days when we were excited to


see one little blip of a mention for early childhood,
preschool or child care in the state budget and
Governors budget address? You dont have to think
too hard, because it was not that long ago! This
budget is a totally different story! The state is starting
to make more investments in early childhood, and it is
in the comprehensive way that we believe will benefit
kids and families most.
Whats included in Governor McAuliffes
budget for early childhood? (blog post)
There is a lot of good news to celebrate in this budget. But
we know that advocates and stakeholders will need to voice
their support to make sure it says in the budget. This year
is different than the past because there will be legislators,
beyond those on the money committees, weighing in on early
childhood issues. While it is important that the Appropriators
hear support for early childhood at the budget hearings,
there will be opportunities to engage champions through
this Session. Members of Health, Welfare and Institutions
and Rehab and Social Services and the Courts committees
will weigh in on child care safety issues. Members of the
House Education (and likely) Senate Education and Health
committee will weigh in on mixed-delivery preschool
grants and establishing a Workforce committee. And those
members of Senate Finance and House Appropriations will
weigh in on these budget request items. It will be critical
for us advocates to demonstrate that we are connected, that
this cross-cutting approach is the right approach, at that early
childhood is a bi-partisan, high priority issue. I encourage
you all to use the talking points and the Starting Early and
Working Together theme of the Early Childhood Unified
Agenda to help reinforce that messaging.

13

Among the budget issues, I believe that our policy network


at this point should prioritize our efforts around the
significant investments in home visiting, child care safety
and the mixed-delivery preschool grants. I believe that the
Governors proposal for VPI eligibility is a good approach.
Across the state, about 14% of children attending VPI this
year were above 200% of poverty. I think his proposal for
some flexibility with the slots, 15% of those allotted to those
who do not meet the 4 eligibility criteria, would work in most
communities. I am concerned that VPI funding is essentially
flat funded for the next two years and will be asking some
questions and raising that issue.
Ill be there to help connect advocates and stakeholders to
talking points. And I will help connect to various legislators
that are our champions or that we would like to become
champions. I will also connect among the various issues.
Lets work together in the following ways:
1. Write to your legislator that you support the items in the
Governors budget proposal
2. Attend a Town Hall or other meeting with your legislator
3. Share this information with families, providers,
community members and stakeholders. Suggest they sign
up to receive emails and action alerts from Voices.
4. Participate in Network calls to share talking points,
feedback and intel from discussions with legislatorsTuesdays at 12:30pm starting on Tuesday, January 5th.
Call in number will be: (530) 881-1212 Meeting ID: 534607-162.
Refer to the talking points on the following pages for
meetings and conversations with your representatives.
Thank you for all you do for young children in Virginia.
Together we can continue to make progress!

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

V
for Vioices
rg
Childrinias
en

WINTER 2016

Advocacy and Public Policy


Notes about talking points:

Highlight and Thank

Please use these talking points as a starting point. You may want
to use a sentence or two from the Starting Early and Working
Together section to tie you points together. You can use these
points to round out your testimony on a specific subjecthome
visiting, Part C, etc. Please add to these points with examples
from your own experience.

HOME VISITING

Starting Early and Working Together


Background/Theme

Several members of the Finance and Appropriations


committees have participated in the Joint Subcommittee
on VPI Reform over this last year. These members have
heard the research and perspectives demonstrating why
states must invest in early childhood education. Perhaps
the most compelling information is the brain research.
The latest brain research shows that most of the brains
architecture is formed before a child reaches 5 years old.
It shows we could have an even greater impact, and get
more bang for our buck, if our investments were targeted
to even younger children, our infants, toddlers and
preschoolers.
Because of this research we know that what happens
for a child at 0-3 is just as important as what happens
when they are 4 or 5. I believe that school readiness is
more than preschool. It is strong parents, high quality
early care, access to health care and health interventions,
enriching communities AND preschool. Virginia can
improve our impact and return on investment when we
START EARLY and WORK TOGETHER.
Virginias approach to early childhood education should
START EARLYhelping parents of infants, improving
intervention services for infants and toddlers and
improving the quality and safety of child care for all
young children.
Our approach to early childhood education should
WORK TOGETHERWe want to WORK TOGETHER
on under a comprehensive approach to support health,
families and schools. We should WORK TOGETHER
to enable collaboration and resource sharing among our
existing programs. And we should encourage our public
and private sector to WORK TOGETHER.

The Governors introduced budget empowers parents to


be their childs first teacher by expanding Virginias home
visiting network. Although home visiting is recognized
as an incredibly valuable two-generation intervention
to improve health outcomes and family stability and
security our current efforts reach less than 8% of need.
The proposed budget includes an additional $7.75 million
in TANF funding each year to expand Virginias network.
These state directed funds leverage private, local and
federal funds.
I hope that you will support this investment that STARTS
EARLY, supporting pregnant women and new parents,
and WORKS TOGETHER, matching health and parent
educators to assist parents as their childs first teacher.
EARLY INTERVENTION

The introduced budget includes additional investments


in Part C early intervention for infants and toddlers with
developmental delays and disabilities. More children are
identified for these services each year and they continue
to be incredibly effective interventions. 1 in 4 children
that receives early intervention services catches up to
their peers by the time they are three.
I hope that you will support this investment that STARTS
EARLY, focused on children 0-3 years and WORKS
TOGETHER, promoting cost savings from future
remediation or special education.
CHILD CARE SAFETY

The introduced budget continues efforts to improve the


safety of child care. The budget includes funding and
language to support a fingerprint background check for
all child care providers. We must provide assurance for
families that children in care are safe.
I hope you will support this investment that STARTS
EARLY, preventing harm or abuse of children in care
and WORKS TOGETHER, guaranteeing safety as the
first step towards a system of quality child care.

The latest brain research shows that most of


the brains architecture is formed before a child
reaches 5 years old.
14

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

V
for Vioices
rg
Childrinias
en

WINTER 2016

Advocacy and Public Policy


Suggest Improvements
VIRGINIA PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE

Since the Virginia Preschool Initiative began in 1996,


during the Allen administration it has grown to serve
more than 18,000 at-risk four year olds a year. VDOE
reports that students that attend VPI are more prepared for
kindergarten than their peers. Despite the demonstrated
successes and significant growth, there more than 7,000
students across Virginia that do not get the opportunity to
attend. Participating in VPI is a local option. Localities
cite the true cost of preschool, local match and classroom
space as barriers to full participation.
I am supportive of Governor McAuliffes proposal
explore mixed-delivery models of public-private
partnership to test local innovation. These models can
WORK TOGETHER BY partnering with existing child
care programs and Head Start classrooms. They can meet
the needs of families better by providing full-day, year
round care.
School divisions are currently allowed to partner with
private providers but only a few do. Virginias federal
preschool development grant also encourages publicprivate partnerships. Given these existing initiatives,
and the new budget proposal, we supports in place to
help localities problem-solve how to establish these
partnerships. We also need to ensure that we evaluate
these efforts for the best approaches and outcomes. I
believe that the Governors proposed funding for mixed
delivery grants would not sufficiently increase access or
afford evaluation of the effort. I hope that the Governors
proposal of $1.5 million for grants should be doubled to
$3 million a year to afford expanded access for children
to attend high quality preschool classrooms and a robust
evaluation of the effort for Virginias policymakers.

We must also look at the true cost of providing public


preschool. The per-pupil rate for VPI was set in 2008
and has not been increased. Even at that time, JLARC
recognized that the rate was below the true costs of
providing services. Since that time, participating localities
have been contributing more than their required match
to fund preschool efforts. It is time to boost the states
contribution and assist localities in affording well-trained
staff and incentivizing public-private partnerships.
We must also examine how VPI fits into Virginias early
learning system as a model of high quality preschool. To
ensure that all public and private classrooms offer high
quality, enriching experiences we should extend the reach
of Virginia Quality, the Quality Rating and Improvement
System, as a means to improve the quality of the
workforce and to help identify high quality programs.

Since the Virginia Preschool Initiative began


in 1996, during the Allen administration it has
grown to serve more than 18,000 at-risk four
year olds a year.
15

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

V
for Vioices
rg
Childrinias
en

WINTER 2016

Accreditation/CDA
NAEYC Accreditation Update:
NAEYC released the new Guidance for Assessment document recently. Revisions included in this document went in
effect on October 1, 2015. All programs visited by NAEYC Assessors should be prepared to be assessed according to
these revisions. This revised guidance document is available at this link - http://www.naeyc.org/academy/files/academy/
Revised%20Guidance%20for%20Assessment%20Effective%201%20Oct%202015%20%281%29.pdf
Remember, you can schedule a phone consultation, to get answers to your questions and concerns about the NAEYC
Accreditation process. Consultation Request form is available at this link - http://www.naeyc.org/academy/consultation

CDA Update:
CDA Council launched a new CDA Renewal System, effective October 1, 2015. The new system offers many benefits to
make it easier to renew your CDA. To learn more, click here - http://www.cdacouncil.org/credentials/renew-cda
Forms and questions can also be emailed to vaeceaccchair@gmail.com

VAECE Budget 2016


January is the start of a new fiscal year for VAECE. The final 2015 Budget will be reviewed at the
Annual VAECE Business Meeting at the 2016 Conference.
Income

Revenue Dues

Investment / Interest

Advertising

NAEYC / SECA

Expense
20340

Local Group Support

2588

Scholarship/ Awards/ Grants

4950

Contracted Services/ Fees

1000

Communications
Conference Expenses

Other

Chapter Transfers

Other

Conference Income

165500

Marketing / Outreach

Investment Transfer

20796

Operating Expenses

Committee Task Force

37779
3025
143650
500
200
11394
3550

207636

207636

16

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

WINTER 2016

Contact Information
VAECE HOTLINE 1-888-22-VAECE (1-888-228-2323)

STANDING COMMITTEES & OTHERS


(VOTING AND
NON-VOTING MEMBERS)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(VOTING MEMBERS):

AFFILIATE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS


(VOTING MEMBERS)

President/NAEYC Affiliate
council rep.
Holly McCartney
hbmccartney@gmail.com
(C) 540-478-4558
(W) 540-568-8753

Central Virgnia AEYC,


President
Jennifer Slack
director@ourneighborhoodcdc.com
(W) (434) 202-8639

Richmond ECA, Co-President


Susan Hill
shill@clcrichmond.org
(W) 804-740-9342
(C) 804-467-3081

Viewpoint
Paige Beatty
paige.beatty@gmail.com
(C) 703 851-8369
(W) 202-226-9321

Lord Fairfax AEYC, President


Maureen Keeler
LFAEYC@yahoo.com
KFDC@inbox.com
(H) 540-667-9350

Southeastern AEYC,
Co-President
Joyce B. Oandasan
Joyce@RainbowStationVAB.org
(W) 757-426-6490
(C) 804-338-4048

Public Policy Taskforce, Chair


Pat Victorson
mvictors@verizon.net
(H) 703-730-7449

Past President
Debra DeLoose
debradeloose@gmail.com
(H) 703- 451-2047
(C) 571-422-1226

SECA Rep
Susan Barnes
barnessk@jmu.edu
(H) 540-246-6313
(W) 540-568-8114
First VP for Affiliate Support
Cindy Brown
cindybrown51@gmail.com
(C) 757-339-1097
(W) 757-245-8635
Second VP for Professional
Development
Jane Plum
janemplum@aol.com
(C) 703-975-3531
Third VP for Public Policy
and Liaisons
Pat Victorson
mvictors@verizon.net
(H) 703-730-7449
Fourth VP for Outreach
Brookes Sims
bsims@piedmontymca.org
(C) 434-242-8193
(W) 434-974-9622
Secretary
Stephanie Massie
stephmassie214@gmail.com
(H) 434-531-9488
Treasurer
Toni Cacace-Beshears
cacaceb@verizon.net
(W) 757-397-2981
(C) 757-641-2913
Member at Large for
Membership
Mary Braxton
1braxton@comcast.net
(C) 571-288-4466

NRV Chapter of VAECE,


Co-President
Kim Thomason
Kimbe74@vt.edu
NRV Chapter of VAECE
Co-President
Katie Thompson
katie@thelearningladder.net
540-381-6095
Northern VA AEYC, Co-president
Ginny Holloway
gholloway51@yahoo.com
information@nvaeyc.org
(H) 703-922-4481
Northern VA AEYC Co-pres.
Fahemeh Pirzadeh
Rccfahemeh@aol.com
nvaeyc.board@gmail.com
(H) 703-542-5185
(W) 703-476-8150
Greater Lynchburg Chapter,
Co-President
Janet Trent
jttjst@verizon.net
(H) 434-525-6651
(W) 434-384-3131
Greater Lynchburg Chapter,
Co-President
Holly Layne
hlayne@randolphcollege.edu
(C) 434-444-4294
(W) 434-947-8787
PWAEYC, Co-President
Laura Basu
laurabasu@me.com
(H) 703-583-5123
(W) 703-216-5274
PWAEYC, Co-President
Stacey Godin
ssgodin@comcast.net
(H) 703-583-2077
(W) 571-274-7587
Richmond ECA, Co-President
Debbi Mintz
msdebbi@humcpreschool.com
(W) 804-272-1704
(C) 804-305-8878

17

REVISED JANUARY 2016

Southeastern AEYC,
Co-President
Navine Fortune
npfortune@nsu.edu
(C) 757-217-7218
(W) 757-823-8111
Southeastern AEYC,
Co-President
Navine Fortune
npfortune@nsu.edu
(C) 757-217-7218
(W) 757-823-8111
Southside AECE,
President
Joyce P. Jones
jpjones@hopewell.k12.va.us
(C) 804-943-3092
(H) 804-530-1270
Southside AECE,
Secretary
Peggy Fulton
alderaan1@aol.com
(H) 804-691-1064
Southwest VA AECE,
President
Donna Foley
donnaf@va.childcareaware.org
540-420-2474
Tidewater AECE,
Co-President
Cecil Overton
coverton3@cox.net
(C) 757-879-2857

Accreditation / CDA Chair


Kamna Seth
vaeceaccchair@gmail.com
(H) 703-255-7130
(W) 703-860-9200
Budget/Fin. Taskforce, Chair
Toni Cacace-Beshears

Conference Taskforce, Chair
Jane Plum
Conference
Facilitator/Manager
Sara Smith
vaecehotline@aol.com
(C) 703-946-3413
2016 Conference
Committee, Co-Chair
Joyce Jones
jpjones@hopewell.k12.va.us
2016 Conference
Committee, Co-Chair
Debbi Mintz
msdebbi@humcpreschool.com
2016 Conference
Committee, Co-Chair
Joyce Jones
jpjones@hopewell.k12.va.us
2016 Conference
Committee, Co-Chair
Debbi Heist
msdebbi@humcpreschool.com

Tidewater AECE,
Co-President
Connie Goode
constance.23666@yahoo.com
757-826-1136
Valley Chapter of VAECE,
President
Reece Wilson
Wilsondr@jmu.edu
540-421-8861

VIEWPOINT WINTER 2016 THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

VIEWPOINT
Bulletin of

VAECE

THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR


EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

VAECE IS ON FACEBOOK! FIND US AND BECOME A FAN.


Mission Statement
VAECE acts and speaks on behalf of all young children in Virginia.
Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of
all young children and to work with all groups serving the interest and well being of children in
Virginia. Some of the particular concerns of VAECE shall be:
1. To promote the professional growth of persons working with young children.
2. To improve the availability and quality of developmental and educational services and resources
for young children.
3. To advocate for and promote public policy decisions which improve the quality of life for young
children and their families.
4. To support, disseminate and utilize research related to the well being and education of young
children.
Article submission deadline for the Spring 2015 issue of Viewpoint is April 1.
Want to run an advertisement in Viewpoint? Reserve your space by March 1.
Contact the Viewpoint editor, Paige Beatty at paige.beatty@gmail.com for more information.
Viewpoint graphic design by Landis Productions, 1911 Huguenot Road, Suite 301, Richmond, VA 23235, (804) 897-0495, www.landisproductions.com

VAECE HOTLINE
1-888-22VAECE
(1-888-228-2323)

Come visit our web page!


www.VAECE.org
email: vaecehotline@aol.com

Anda mungkin juga menyukai