Texas ACEI

Texas ACEI Conference September 19, 2009 at the Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi University Center.

Learn more about the “Hands Across Texas for Children” Conference.

ACEI Mission

The Mission of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.

Purpose

To promote the inherent rights, education and well-being of all children in their home, school and community.

To work for desirable conditions, programs and practices for children from infancy through early adolescence.

To bring into active cooperation all individuals and groups concerned with children.

To raise the standard of preparation for those actively involved with the care and development of children.

To encourage continuous professional growth of educators.

To focus the public's attention on the rights and needs of children and the ways various programs must be adjusted to fit those rights and needs.

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, student, basic, and retired, are dedicated to a holistic, child-centered approach to education that considers the child's experiences in the home, school, community, and world. This philosophy is reflected in ACEI's professional programs for members, including publications, resource materials, and conferences. ACEI also conducts effective advocacy to ensure that ACEI positions are represented in a wide variety of public forums and major coalitions for children and education.

The Association for Childhood Education International supports recognition, respect and empowerment for the professional childhood educator. Accordingly, ACEI has developed and continues to expand a program of public recognition for classroom teacher success.

The Association's philosophy finds a natural union in ACEI's involvement with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). ACEI has been designated by NCATE to oversee the program review process for university elementary education programs seeking NCATE accreditation.

ACEI members are guided by a dynamic philosophy of education that is flexible and responsive to human needs in a changing society. As the Association advances education internationally, members are rewarded with professional growth and recognition and an enlightened view of children's education.