Young Children - May 2008 - (Page 64) NAEYC’s mission is to lead and consolidate the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children. The organization’s primary goals are: (1) facilitate improvements in professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education; (2) support early childhood programs in centers, homes, and schools by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education; and (3) build a high-performing, inclusive organization of individuals and groups committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for every child. NAEYC BUSINESS Governing Board Meeting agenda. NAEYC members may submit recommendations in writing to the Governing Board at any time. For recommendations to be placed on the July 2008 agenda, they must be submitted to NAEYC Headquarters by June 2, 2008. All recommendations should include a statement of concern and possible ways to address the concern. Minutes of the November 2007 Governing Board meeting have been officially approved and are available to current members upon written request. Call for Applicants to Serve on the NAEYC Governing Board and Peer Review Panels As a membership organization, NAEYC depends on its members for leadership. The Association offers a number of opportunities for you to make a valued contribution as a leader and to gain new knowledge and leadership skills. Applications are now being sought for the following: 2009 Governing Board—President, Treasurer, and three Governing Board At Large members NAEYC Peer Review Panels—including Consulting Editors for Young Children and NAEYC publications, Early Childhood Research Quarterly Consulting Editors, and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) Program Review Panel Information on the responsibilities and qualifications for each leadership opportunity and the application form may be found at www.naeyc.org/getinvolved. If you do not have Internet access, we will mail you the application. You may request an application by mail (NAEYC, Attn: Cathy Kennedy, 1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-4101; by e-mail (naeyc@naeyc.org); or by telephone (800-424-2460, ext. 8835). In your request, be sure to include your Member ID number. June 30, 2008, is the deadline for receipt of applications for the Governing Board and Peer Review Panels. Results of the NAEYC 2008 Governing Board Election These elected members will begin their terms on the Governing Board effective June 1, 2008. Governing Board Affiliate Liaison (Elected to a fouryear term) Thomas Rendon Coordinator Iowa Head Start State Collaboration Office Des Moines, Iowa Governing Board At Large (Two members elected to four-year terms) Stephanie M. Curenton Assistant Research Professor National Institute for Early Education Research Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign: A Special Way to Pay Tribute to Our Leaders Colleagues, friends, and family from across Oklahoma recently gathered to honor Ruth Ann Ball for her longtime leadership and service to the early childhood education field. The occasion celebrated her retirement from the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development at the University of Oklahoma. The university’s assistant vice president, Belinda P. Biscoe, recognized Ruth Ann’s many accomplishments throughout her career, and James Pappas, vice president of the College of Continuing Education presented her with the college’s 25-Year Service Award. Ruth Ann’s colleagues at the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development decided to make a special contribution in her name to NAEYC’s Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign in place of a traditional retire- Rebecca Gomez Professional Development Manager Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality Southeast Regional Key Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 64 Young Children • May 2008 http://www.naeyc.org/getinvolved
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