Welcome to Texas AEYC

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

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 or (817) 706-1528

New Information:

2009 Conference in Galveston
September 24 - 26, 2009