The Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC) works to support high quality early care and education for young children through professional development, collaboration with community resources and advocacy for the needs and rights of children, their families and the individuals who work for them.

Announcing PAEYC/BAM Radio!

Stay on top of what a child needs at every stage of their development from birth through early childhood. Click on the "play" button to hear the program you've selected right on your computer. Click the "download" button to place the program on your iPod and listen on the go! Each program is 8-12 minutes long. Click here to see this new feature

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Are you working on your degree in Early Childhood
Education or thinking about going back to school?
Do you work in a facility that is in Keystone STARS,
STAR 1 or higher?
Do you need financial assistance?
The Pennsylvania Keys to Professional Development may be able to help you with the
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
More information is available at www.pakeys.org or call us at 1-800-284-6031.
Funding is also available for the CDA Assessment Fee.

PAEYC Member Survey

We are always trying to meet your needs as a member. Please take a minute and complete the membership survey and be included in a drawing for a basket of books!Click here to complete survey

2008 PAEYC CONFERENCE

2008 PAEYC CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT
“Children, Nature and Wellness:Open the Door to Learning”
October 25, 2008—7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
► Keynote address by Cheryl Charles, President
Children & Nature Network
► Over 60 educational sessions-Act 48 & DPW credit hours
► Exhibit showcasing 50 organizations, products & services
► Excellent networking opportunities with peers
And more!!
Registration information will be coming soon!
Discount rates for online registrations!
Check back for updates on the presenters list,session topics and exhibit information.

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Notice of PA Pre-K Counts New and Expansion Grants 2008-2009

Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is accepting applications for new and expansion
grants to enroll approximately 1,000 additional at-risk 3 and 4 year-old
pre-kindergarten students. The purpose of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is to
expand the number of children who have the opportunity to experience a Pre-K
program of high quality. Research confirms what most parents already know:
every child can tap into their innate potential to learn when they receive
high quality instruction that takes into consideration what we know about
brain development and how young children learn. The high standards for the

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