WAEYC Mission, Values and Vision: To Promote Excellence in Early Learning

 

Our Mission

  Our mission is to support, promote, and advocate for: 

*Early learning and quality care for young children, ages birth through eight,

* A broad based, inclusive professional membership, and

* Public policy and social change related to the needs and rights of all young children and their families.

 

      WAEYC Values

 WAEYC is dedicated to “serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being 

of all children” as set forth by NAEYC. 

 

 

 We value service to children , which is based on knowledge of child development and an understanding of the importance of the child’s family, culture and community.

 

 

WAEYC is dedicated to inclusiveness both 

in whom we serve and in our membership.  We value inclusiveness, which is based on respect of the worth, uniqueness and contributions of each individual.

 

 WAEYC is dedicated to creating our vision for children.  We value work with and on behalf of children, which is based on research, ethics, professional growth, leadership development, and social change.

 

  

Mission and Vision as approved by the Governing Board in September 2001.   Values Statement as approved by the Governing Board in July 2003

Vision For Children & Families

* Foster and advocate for the healthy growth and development of children and families

* Support and nurture appropriate developmental, cultural and linguistic practices for children and families

* Facilitate and/or support individual, collective and collaborative efforts to improve all early childhood learning and out-of-school care programs

 

Vision For Our Membership

*  Promote professional growth and leadership development

*  Build and maintain a strong membership organization

*  Value and respect diverse viewpoints and perspectives from all who share a commitment to quality education and development of young children and families

 

 

Vision for Public Policy

*  Advocate for early learning and quality care for young children at local, state and federal levels

*  Provide leadership, cooperation, coordination and collaboration supporting critical issues and public policy and social change efforts

*  Build public understanding and support for quality early care and learning needs of young children and families

*  Advocate for appropriate compensation for professionals in the field

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   Washington Association for the Education of Young Children —Promoting excellence in early learning
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