7. Joining a Professional Organization

Question 1

Joining a Professional Organization

Answer 1

~ professional organizations provide opportunities to network with others in your field
~ they provide valuable resources to help with your career
~ most organizations offer professional development opportunities, such as webinars or conferences
~ early childhood professionals should get involved with professional organizations in order to advocate for changes to the field
~ as an early childhood advocate, you are making a decision to increase the quality of care provided to the families in your community

Question 2

Early childhood professional organizations:

Answer 2

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• National Association for Family Child Care
• National Association for Regulatory Administration
• National AfterSchool Association
• Florida Association for the Education of Young Children
• Florida Association For Child Care Management
• Florida Family Child Care Home Association
• Florida Afterschool Network