About Us

Letter from the President

TAEYC is committed to promoting professional development and evidence-based best practices in early childhood education. At TAEYC we recognize the early years set children up for all future educational success, and we are committed to furthering our mission, vision and values. We are a state affiliate of the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and we invite your participation and membership in our organization! Please see the links on this website for membership information, or feel free to contact me for additional information.

Sincerely,
Kris Leslie Curtis, M.Ed.
President, TAEYC
kriscurtis@texasaeyc.org
(800) 451-2392 | (800) 451-2392 | (817) 706-1528 | (817) 706-1528

Mission/Vision/Values

Mission Statement

The Texas AEYC mission is to provide opportunities for professional growth and to broaden public awareness on early care and education issues affecting the lives of children and families.

Vision Statement

Texas AEYC is a bridge of collaboration and communication and between early care and education and the communities we serve.

Values

• Diversity ∼ the potential, uniqueness and importance of all members
• Professional Growth ∼ it is lifelong learning
• Collaboration ∼ among all entities working on behalf of children and families
• Quality ∼ developmentally appropriate practice and NAEYC accreditation as quality indicators of early childhood programs
• Advocacy ∼ a vehicle to maintain and promote quality, compensation and affordability
• Responsibility ∼ accepting ours and supporting others in furthering the mission of our organization

History of TAEYC

The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC) is a state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) which is the nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. Founded in 1966‚ TAEYC supports over 2‚000 members statewide with training‚ legislative advocacy‚ grants and scholarships. Membership is open to all who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of children and families.

La Asociación para la Educación Temprana de Texas (TAEYC)es una asociación estatal afiliada con la Asociación para la Educación Temprana Nacional. Esta es la organización nacional de más influencia en la profesión de educación temprana y para los que están dedicados a mejorar la calidad de programas para niños de recien nacidos al tercer grado. Fundado en 1966 TAEYC apoya a más de 2‚000 miembros a nivel estatal con entrenamiento‚ abrogación a la legislatura‚ dádivas y becas‚ la membresía esta abierta a todos los que desean servir las necesidades y los derechos a de los niños y las familias.

Strategic Plan

Coming soon!!

Annual Reports

Coming soon!!