SFAYC

South Florida Association for Young Children

As the local affiliate for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), SFAYC stands as the indicator of quality in early care and education in South Florida.

We will strive to bring you interesting and actionable information to help you grow as an educator and advocate for children. Visit often for the latest SECA, NAEYC, FLAEYC and DCF updates, resources, interesting stories and events that will nourish and strenghthen you on your educational and professional journey.

SECA Reporter Winter Edition

We would like to invite our NAEYC to explore the Winter Edition 2012 of the SECA Reporter:

In This Issue:

• Infant SEE: Healthy Vision for Infants

• Connecting Children with Nature

• Transforming Teaching for Tech Savvy Children

• Keeping the Past Alive for Our Children

Click here to view new issue.
Recent Events

Leadership Day presented by the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC) on Saturday, March 26, 2012 was a great day of collaboration, team building, and professional development. Miami Dade County was represented by a large group of new and veteran SFAYC board members that enthusiastically brain stormed new and innovative ideas to help build our local organization.

We invite you to view our pictures:

View Photos Here
- Updates

For more information on New Accreditation Requirements from National Association for Education of Young Children See Here

Torch Online Community - provides support for program quality improvement through NAEYC Accreditation for Early Childhood Programs More Here.

Stay up to date with "Early Learning News" updates from NAEYC. Here

Latest Advocacy Alerts are Here

NAEYC's latest Resource Catalogue is Here.

Learn about the issues discussed at the last NAEYC Affiliate Council meeting in Orlando on November 6, 2011 here.

Torch has introduced a new tool for organizing Classrooms Portfolios! Visit the Torch Research Library for more information.