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FALL CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Welcome to HAAEYC!

The Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children (HAAEYC) is one of the largest chapter affiliates of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a national organization comprised of early care and education professionals.  Our mission is to promote and support high quality care and education for young children through improved professional practice and broadened public awareness.  A nonprofit, volunteer organization, HAAEYC is governed by a 16 member board elected by the membership.

HAAEYC Concentrates its efforts on four major areas:

• Program: Plans a broad range of educational opportunities, including two major   annual conferences for early care and educational professionals
• Outreach: Targets public policy, advocacy and community outreach
  
• Membership: Focuses on member recruitment and services
• Organizational Support: Manages the finance and staff of the organization

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LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION

2008-2009 Officer Elections

Congratulations to our newly elected 2008-2009 HAAEYC Officers! We welcome these new Board members who will undoubtedly play an integral role in contributing to the organization's mission of promoting and supporting high-quality care and education for young children through improved professional practice and broadened public awareness.

2008 HAAEYC Officer Election Results President-Elect - Teri Jackson Treasurer - Michelle Symonds Vice President Organizational Support - Mary Jane Gomez Vice President Membership - Wendy Lopez At-Large Board Position#2 - Janine Groth At-Large Board Position#4 - Deborah Harris At-Large Board Position #6 (Appointed) - Nicole Istre Red - Donor Level $2,000 Designated as an official sponsor of the Diversity Luncheon Corporate logo on all pre-event and event promotional material listed Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event Recognition in the DiversityFirst Newsletter as a sponsor Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor Corporate banner displayed at the event (supplied by your company) Corporate logo on the cover of the program Half-page ad in the program; Ads must be received 4 weeks before the scheduled event One reserved table seating ten White - Donor Level $1,500 Designated as an official sponsor of the Diversity Luncheon Corporate logo on all pre-event and event promotional material listed Will publicly receive a Recognition Certificate at the event Quarter-page ad in the program; Ads must be submitted 4 weeks before the scheduled event One reserved table seating ten Blue - Donor Level $1,000 Designated as an official sponsor of the Diversity Luncheon Corporate name on event promotional material listed Public recognition at the event as a sponsor One reserved table seating ten

2008 Fall Conference

The 2008 HAAEYC Fall Conference is scheduled to take place on September 13th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Our conference will featurekeynote preenters Dan Hodgins and Keith Pentz. HAAEYC is now accepting presenter and exhibitor applications. See below to download the appropriate form!

2008 Fall Conference Presenter Form

2008 Fall Conference Exhibitor Form

2008 Fall Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

HAAEYC launches job board and career center!

The HAAEYC Job Board and Career Center is a great way to stay connected to the latest jobs in the early childhood field. Employers can post jobs, view resumes and more! If you are seeking a job in the early childhood field, post your resume and view the available positions.
VISIT THE JOB BOARD AND CAREER CENTER TODAY!

Annual Texas AEYC Conference - October 16-18, 2008

The Annual Conference is a project of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children.  The Theme for this year’s conference is Collaborating, Finding Hope and Promise for Children.  The conference will be held October 16 – 18, 2008 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER!