Many MACAE member organizations run high-quality programs for early-childhood students and their families.  MACAE supports the needs of these programs through professional development and resource sharing opportunities.

MACAE 2005 Legislative Platform - Early Childhood Education

Support before and after-school programs for students in grades 1-8 through school-based community education programs.

Support school-based child care centers - currently a valuable means for parents to receive safe, educational child care services.  MACAE believes that many of the new child care licensing rules proposed by the FIA would place undue financial hardship on child care centers and result in child care fees beyond the financial means of many parents.

Support funding for universal preschool programs.

MACAE Member Featured Web Sites

Links to Early Childhood Education Resources
Early Childhood Research & Practice - http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/
Michigan Department of Education - www.michigan.gov/mde
National Association for the Education of Young Children - http://www.naeyc.org/

Early Childhood Education Focus Group Report
The MACAE Alternative Education Focus Group meets each month to discuss the latest issues of our members.  You can view the minutes of the focus group by clicking HERE.  All alternative education practitioners are invited to join the discussions. The Calendar & Events page has the current schedule of meetings.