Public Policy Platform
AEYC-MO is an issue-driven, bi-partisan organization that represents Missouri's early childhood education professionals. As such, AEYC-MO works with both Democrats and Republicans to ensure that children and families are a priority in the legislative process.
Download AEYC-MO's Public Policy Platform and Agenda (63KB PDF; last updated (5/2010)
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AEYC-MO:
- Supports the development of standards for early education
- Provides training and professional development
- Awards leadership stipends to state and national conferences
- Offers resources and research in early education
- Works for increased pay and benefits for all early childhood teachers
- Helps teach the public about the role and value early childhood brings to the community, particularly through The Week of the Young Child activities, including children's fairs and media coverage.
- AEYC-MO represents your best interests and concerns to officials who determine budgets, grants, regulations, licensing requirements, scholarships, educational programs, and more at the local, state, and federal levels.