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# South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children

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- [SCAEYC #GivingTuesday](https://scaeyc.org/scaeyc-givingtuesday/) - Join Us On #GivingTuesday! Donate to SCAEYC to provide membership scholarships for Students/Young Professionals. Entry membership welcomes students/young professionals into the profession of early childhood education. Young children will benefit as these early childhood educators become life-long learners. $30 will provide one entry membership. Follow this http://bit.ly/SCAEYCGivingTuesday link to donate via PayPal or mail a check to scaeyc
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## Pages

- [Welcome to SCAEYC](https://scaeyc.org/) - 2026 SCAEYC Conference Registration Registration for the 2026 SCAEYC Annual Conference is OPEN! Click here to learn how to register. Happy 100th Birthday, NAEYC! 100 Years of Excellence, A Future of Promise. Celebrate with us in 2026! Learn more by clicking the photo or visiting the following link www.NAEYC.org/centennial Want to be connected with all
- [SCAEYC Annual Conference](https://scaeyc.org/scaeyc-conference/) - Registration for the 2026 SCAEYC Annual Conference is OPEN! We are so excited to formally welcome you to celebrate with us at USC Upstate this Fall! Please see the below information regarding registration. Conference Registration Rates SCAEYC Member 1-Day Registration: $100 2-Day Registration: $158 Non-SCAEYC Member* 1-Day Registration: $150 2-Day Registration: $230 Student $80 flat
- [Get Involved](https://scaeyc.org/get-involved/) - Attend Our Annual Conference This year's SCAEYC Conference will be held October 16 & 17 at USC Upstate in Spartanburg. Learn more here. Join a SCAEYC Committee *Please note that only current SCAEYC Members are able to serve on committees. Not a member yet? Explore membership here. Ready to sign up? Use this Google Form
- [Now Hiring - Executive Director](https://scaeyc.org/now-hiring-executive-director/) - Are you a passionate leader ready to influence the future of early childhood education in South Carolina? SCAEYC is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting young children, families, and educators across the state. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change - working alongside state leaders, educators,
- [2026 Executive Board](https://scaeyc.org/about/executive-board/)
- [The Week of the Young Child™](https://scaeyc.org/events-woyc/) - The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It celebrates early learning, young children, their teachers, and their families. Week of the Young Child 2026 will take place April 11-17! #WOYC26 Themed Days for The Week of the Young Child: Kick-Off
- [#ChildCareLetsMeWork - Digital Toolkit](https://scaeyc.org/child-care-lets-me-work-digital-toolkit/) - #ChildCareLetsMeWork Campaign – Instructions Thank you so much for joining us in this effort to highlight the essential nature of childcare and Early Childhood Education to our US Senators and Representatives! This toolkit includes everything you need to participate during the Week of the Young Child. You can access the full digital toolkit using the
- [#ChildCareLetsMeWork](https://scaeyc.org/child-care-lets-me-work/) - Over the last couple of years, we have come together as a state to highlight the essential nature of early childhood education and child care through social media, using our #ChildCareLetsMeWork initiative. We would love to see Programs continue to use our Toolkit for local initiatives. If your center holds a #ChildCareLetsMeWork event please contact
- [Membership](https://scaeyc.org/membership/) - Coming Together with Universal Benefits for Everyone! All SCAEYC Members are first members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). When joining, be sure to choose SCAEYC as your affiliate. NAEYC is the premier association for early learning professionals at every career stage. Join our vibrant community and enjoy full access
- [Trainings](https://scaeyc.org/trainings/) - WOYC 2026 Trainings Please use the links below to register for each training on SC Endeavors: NAEYC's Code of Ethics The Early Childhood Profession: 100 Years in the Making NAEYC's Early Learning Program Quality Assessment and Accreditation System: Meeting Standards of Quality
- [Advocacy](https://scaeyc.org/advocacy/) - NAEYC's Public Policy Forum NAEYC’s annual Public Policy Forum is a multi-day advocacy experience designed to help early childhood educators exercise their powerful policy voices and make themselves heard—at every level. Through a packed agenda of workshops, keynotes, panels, strategy sessions, and conversations with policymakers on Capitol Hill, PPF helps participants: Strengthen advocacy skills Expand
- [2026 Board Meeting Calendar](https://scaeyc.org/about/board-calendar/) - The South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children operates under the leadership of a Board of Directors, an Administrative Director, and an Executive Director. All current SCAEYC members are invited to observe our board meetings. Please contact us at southcarolinascaeyc@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.
- [2025 Conference Vendors](https://scaeyc.org/2025-conference-vendors/) - The support of vendors and sponsors is essential to the success of our conference. We are providing a new opportunity this year to expand your support by being a sponsor of our conference. Gold Sponsor $1000 + door prize (value of at least $25) We will provide you with a table (and 2 chairs) in
- [SCAEYC WOYC25 Wrap-Up](https://scaeyc.org/scaeyc-woyc25-wrap/) - Check out how the SCAEYC community celebrated 2025 Week of the Young Child by showcasing our amazing young children, their families, and early childhood professionals.
- [Upcoming Training Opportunities](https://scaeyc.org/training/) - Please join us for the following training sessions to learn how you can support parents and providers in advocating for child care. Funding for this project has been provided by the Mary Black Foundation. Visit scendeavors.org to register. Understanding the Issues Related to Child Care1-hour Professional DevelopmentJanuary 21, 2025 6:00 p.m.https://registry.scendeavors.org/register.aspx?evid=196611 A Child Care Advocacy
- [SCAEYC #GivingTuesday](https://scaeyc.org/general-donation/) - Donate to SCAEYC to provide membership scholarships for Students/Young Professionals. Entry membership welcomes students/young professionals into the profession of early childhood education. Young children will benefit as these early childhood educators become life-long learners. Use this page to make a donation to SCAEYC via PayPal or mail a check to SCAEYC, P.O. Box 1398, Drayton, SC
- [Resources](https://scaeyc.org/resources/) - Early Childhood Public Policy Research Publications Accredited Early Childhood Centers Children's Defense Fund 2023 SCAEYC Conference Friday Keynote Address - Dr. Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez
- [Contact Us](https://scaeyc.org/contact/) - E-Mail: SouthCarolinaSCAEYC@gmail.com
- [SCAEYC Conference - Registration Payment](https://scaeyc.org/scaeyc-conference-registration-payment/) - Then select the Member or Non-Member option below and a quantity and pay via PayPal, Venmo, or Credit Card. Select Option Below - 0 USDMember - 175 USDNon-Member - 200 USD Qty: 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
- [The Week of the Young Child™: Family Friday](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-family-friday/) - This is a day to celebrate a child’s most important influences – FAMILY. Research indicates that when children see their parents interacting with teachers in a positive way and see them involved in school activities, children feel more secure and learn more. We are partnering with you at school and now at home! We also
- [The Week of the Young Child™: Artsy Thursday](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-artsy-thursday/) - On this day, we celebrate the creativity of children! When children have time to enjoy the process of creating art, their decision making, self-expression, creativity, social skills, literacy, math and fine motor skills are all fostered. Download the WOYC Artsy Thursday activity guide. Back to WOYC Home
- [The Week of the Young Child™: Work Together Wednesday](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-work-together-wednesday/) - On this day, we highlight the value of collaboration and giving every child a voice. We are all part of a whole and each individual idea and voice is needed in our community. You can think about how things work and jobs that help make your home and school run smoothly. Download the WOYC Work Together
- [The Week of the Young Child™: Tasty Tuesday](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-tasty-tuesday/) - Tasty Tuesday isn’t just about eating your favorite foods together. It’s also about cooking together and connecting math with literacy skills and science while introducing ways to connect healthy habits into children’s lifestyles! Download the WOYC Tasty Tuesday activity guide. Back to WOYC Home
- [The Week of the Young Child™: Kick-Off Saturday](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-kick-off-saturday/) - Today we prepare for the kick-off of the: Week Of the Young Child (WOYC)! As we prepare to celebrate young children and their families also remember to take time for self-care and re-energizing yourself for the fun and excitement of the week ahead! Download the WOYC Kick Off Saturday activity guide. Back to WOYC Home
- [The Week of the Young Child™: Music Monday](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-music-monday/) - Today we will kick off the Week Of the Young Child (WOYC) with singing and dancing! Music allows children to express feelings and encourages language and math development. You will be creating rhythms, experimenting with pitch and melody and inviting movement while sharing in the joy of music! Download the WOYC Music Monday activity guide. Back
- [Mission and Vision Statement](https://scaeyc.org/mission-and-vision-statement/) - SCAEYC Mission Statement The mission of the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC), the state affiliate of NAEYC, is to collaborate with stakeholders to support all children from birth to age 8 and their families by creating an awareness of the importance of the early childhood years and advocating for the
- [About Us](https://scaeyc.org/about/) - Our Mission The purpose of the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children shall be to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of all young children, to encourage the study, interpretation, and improvement of their education and general well-being, to cooperate with other groups having compatible purposes, and
- [#ChildCareLetsMeWork - BadgeMaker](https://scaeyc.org/childcareletsmework-badge-maker/) - Use this page to customize your own #ChildCareLetsMeWork badge! Enter your program name then click the Download button at the bottom and save the image to your device. Be sure to check out other resources on our ChildCare Lets Me Work - Digital Toolkit page. Download Look in your Downloads folder on your device or take a
- [Map](https://scaeyc.org/map/)
- [2021 SCAEYC Conference - Schedule](https://scaeyc.org/2021-scaeyc-conference-schedule/) - 10/2@9am Tamara Hannibal Let’s Talk : Sharing Developmental Concerns with Families Growth and Development 2 hours 10/14@6pm Lynn Glenn Celebrating Diversity! Culture and Food in Child Care Nutrition 1 hour 10/23@9am Dr. Dee Stegelin Trauma-Informed Early Education: Responding to Preschoolers At-Risk for Mental Health Issues Guidance/Discipline 1.5 hours 10/23@ 11:00 – 12:00 Cynthia Lara Laws,
- [SCAEYC: Children, Challenges, Changes - A Palmetto Perspective](https://scaeyc.org/palmetto-perspective/)
- [2021 SCAEYC Conference - Thank you](https://scaeyc.org/2021-scaeyc-conference-thank-you/) - Your payment has been processed. You should receive an email from PayPal for your confirmation. Return to the 2021 Conference page to review the schedule.
- [Member Promotions](https://scaeyc.org/membership/member-promotions/)
- [SCAEYC Newsletter Archive](https://scaeyc.org/newsletter/) - 2021 SCAEYC Newsletter August 2021 SCAEYC Newsletter July 2021 SCAEYC Newsletter June 2021 SCAEYC Newsletter May 2021 SCAEYC Newsletter April 2021 SCAEYC Newsletter March 2021
- [Job Opening: Orangeburg County First Steps Executive Director](https://scaeyc.org/job-opening-orangeburg-county-first-steps-executive-director/) - Orangeburg County First Steps is looking for a new Executive Director. See the expanded job description here: OCFS-Job-Description-Executive-Director-2021 TO APPLY: Send Cover Letter and Resume to jrickenbacker@orangeburgfirststeps.org by March 5, 2021.
- [Nurturing Developing Minds Conference & Research Symposium](https://scaeyc.org/nurturing-developing-minds-conference-research-symposium/) - February 26, 2021 ATTENTION researchers, policymakers, medical practitioners, early childhood educators and all those working to optimize children’s development. Free, virtual 2021 Nurturing Developing Minds Conference Friday, February 26, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Registration: https://instituteforchildsuccess.org/2021-ndm-registration/ Keynote address by Dr. Perri Klass, https://www.perriklass.com/, author of "A Good Time to Be Born: How Science & Public
- [#GivingTuesday](https://scaeyc.org/givingtuesday/) - Join Us On #GivingTuesday! Follow this http://bit.ly/SCAEYCGivingTuesday link to donate via PayPal or mail a check to SCAEYC, P.O. Box 2832 Columbia, SC 29202. Donate to SCAEYC to provide membership scholarships for Students/Young Professionals. Entry membership welcomes students/young professionals into the profession of early childhood education. Young children will benefit as these early childhood educators
- [2020 SCAEYC Virtual Conference](https://scaeyc.org/2020-scaeyc-conference/) - 2020 Virtual Conference Empowering the Future of Children Beginning October 3, 2020 Opening Keynote Session with Mister B!
- [WOYC 2019 Conference Session Descriptions](https://scaeyc.org/woyc-2019-sessions/) - WOYC Conference – USC Aiken – B & E Building – March 30, 2019 7:30 – 8:30 B & E 143 Title: Welcoming All Families Presenter: Windy Schweder Description: Make Family Friday welcoming to all families including families that have children with special needs. Area: Special Needs B & E 140 Title: Introducing Families to
- [Blog](https://scaeyc.org/blog/)
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