Association for Childhood Education
International
When you select the Association for Childhood Education
International as your professional education association, you will
join one of the oldest education associations in the world. Founded
in 1892, ACEI Promotes the inherent rights of children and the
professional development of classroom teachers. ACEI’s focus is
from birth through middle childhood, so no matter what age of
children you will be teaching, ACEI has programs to help you.
The New York City Branch of the Association for Childhood Education
International (NYCACEI) invites you to learn more about us and
consider membership for yourself as a teacher, educator or an
administrator.
“ACEI is a widely respected nonprofit education association, whose
members share a dual commitment to the fulfillment of every child’s
potential and the professional development of the classroom
teacher. Our members—professional and students – are
dedicated to a holistic, child-centered approach to education that
considers the child’s experiences in the home, school, community
and world. (ACEI’s Web site: www.acei.org)”
Eight Exciting Reasons for Students to Join ACEI
- Networking opportunities – meet current and retired teachers,
other professionals in the field, education students at all levels
and new teachers entering the field
- Affiliation with an international community of like-minded
professionals who promote a holistic child-centered approach to
education and FREE affiliation with your local branch, NYCACEI at
St. John’s University
- Leadership experience – join a committee, run for office and
more
- Receive quality publications and join ACEI Conferences
- Special student rate – upon graduation, membership will be
upgraded to professional status at the reduced rate for your first
year as a teacher – save money
- Student membership includes the best childhood education
resources on the planet including Childhood Education (six issues),
the ACEI Exchange (five issues) and The Student Connection (two
issues)
- Informative workshops and seminars that help you in your
professional development
- Certificate of Membership for your portfolio upon request
(looks good on the resume)
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact the
NYCACEI Executive Board at nycacei@yahoo.com
or send written correspondence to
St. John’s University, NYCACEI,
c/o Professor Smita Guha, Ph.D., NYCACEI Advisor
8000 Utopia Parkway
Sullivan Hall, 4th Floor
Queens, NY 11439.