Our Work & Services
We are the VOICE for all young children and early educators in Delaware.
Advocacy
Deaeyc's advocacy efforts are ongoing and follow the legislative cycle. In partnership with other advocacy organizations, like Rodel, First State Pre-K, and Zero to Three, as well as early educators, providers, parents, and community advocates, deaeyc participates in regular Advocacy Coalition meetings, attends and speaks on behalf of early education during the Joint Finance Committee meetings, and hosts Advocacy Day each year.
Professional Development
Trainings
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Ableism
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Anti-Bias Overview
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Brain Development and Stressful Situations
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Children's Language Development
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Developing an Anti-Bias Mindset
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Gossiping in the Workplace
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Importance of Literacy
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Importance of Routines
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Incorporating Nature In and Out of the Classroom
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Play for Infants
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Professionalism
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Promoting Positive Behavior Management
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Self-Care for Early Childhood Professionals
Deaeyc's trainings are delivered by an array of volunteers who are devoted to early education, such as center directors/owners, college professors, CDA trainers, home visitors, and more!
Click below to email deaeyc to check availability and schedule professional development for your center/staff.
Resource Center
Deaeyc has a Resource Center dedicated to early educators and families with young children! It is both a lending library and a space where individuals can come to use tools and materials. The center is open to the public and includes additional benefits specifically for deaeyc members. Click below to learn more!
CPR / FIRST AID
Deaeyc, funded through the Highmark Foundation, is offering FREE First Aid/CPR for families and caregivers with young children!
YES, FREE!
Eligibility is determined by the young children (birth - 8 years old) you have in your life on a regular basis.
Encouraged for
families
caregivers
grandparents
aunts
uncles
close friends
Space is limited for each training, and registration is required. Please be sure that you are available to attend. In the event that you register but are no longer able to make it, please contact Lisa Miller, LMiller@deaeyc.org, as soon as possible, so we can open the opportunity to other individuals. *Please review the Attendance Policy below.
*Deaeyc's goal is to offer these trainings at least twice in each county, if not more. As locations and dates get secured, we will update the site.
Dates / Times
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Locations
deaeyc Office
262 Chapman Road, Suite 104
Newark, DE 19702
Sunday, September 29, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rt. 9 Library & Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Ave.
New Castle, DE 19720
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smyrna Clayton Boys & Girls Club 240 E. Commerce St.
Smyrna, DE 19977
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rt. 9 Library & Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Ave.
New Castle, DE 19720
Registration
Attendance Policy:
Please be mindful: Each training has limited seating, and each seat has a $56 value.
If you register but find that you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration at least 24 hrs. prior to the session, so we can open the opportunity to others. If you do not cancel at least 24 hrs. prior to the training and/or if you do not show up for the session, you will not be permitted to sign up for another FREE training.
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