National Association of
Early Childhood Specialists
in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE)

NAECS/SDE is a national organization for state education agency staff members with major responsibilities in the field of early childhood education, from infancy through the primary grades. The Association promotes high-quality services to young children and their families through improvement of instruction, curriculum, and administration of programs. Members of the Association have an opportunity to share ideas and to work together toward the solution of common problems.

The NAECS/SDE Executive Committee at work!  The leadership of your organization met for strategic and November Annual Meeting planning during the June 2008 NAEYC PDI in New Orleans, LA.

Back Row:  Alice Barton-Secretary, Penny Milburn-Vice President, Lindy Buch-Senior Advisor, Cindy Gallagher-President; Front Row: Jana Martella-Executive Director, Jim Lesko-Past President, Mary Louise Jones-Treasurer.

The National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education is a Web partner of the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.