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The Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, Inc. has been dedicated to strengthening and supporting Nebraska’s early childhood community since 1976.  We are a state affiliate of the National Association for the
​Education of Young Children, the largest early childhood professional organization in the world.

​​Recent News

Distinguished Service to Children Award

Congratulations to Gina Sandoz, the 2020 recipient of the Nebraska AEYC Distinguished Service to Children Award! To read more about this award click here!
Tracy Gordon (left), Gina Sandoz (right)
“The need for high-quality early childhood teachers is greater than ever. But many prospective and experienced teachers face challenges 
in affording and completing college degrees that provide them with the professional skills they need.”  — EarlyEdU Alliance
 
The Nebraska Department of Education – Office of Early Childhood is partnering with the University of Nebraska – Kearney, T.E.A.C.H./Nebraska AEYC, and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute to deliver a set of three EarlyEdU courses to early childhood educators in Nebraska at a very low cost. Beginning in the Fall 2019 semester, a cohort of early childhood educators will begin competency-based online coursework.  The courses can be used for licensing required training hours and toward college credits through UNK.  Throughout the courses, students will receive support from an instructor as well as a student advisor.  At the end of the courses, students will have the opportunity to explore options for continuing their college coursework in a degree program and can apply to be a part of the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program.
 
Learn more and apply at https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/earlyedu/
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Linda Zinke Emerging
Leader Award

Nominations for the Nebraska AEYC Emerging Leader Award are accepted annually from October 15th-December 31st. Feel free to share this nomination with others.  This award recognizes and rewards new, emerging leaders in the field of Early Childhood Education in Nebraska.  This person positively affects children, families, programs, and the early childhood education community.
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