February 25, 2009 – Cambridge, MA – In response to the dire lack of men in the early care and education field, the Community Advocates for Young Learners (CAYL) Institute and the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MassAEYC) are holding a Men’s Interest Forum Reception on Friday, March 27, 5 – 6:30 PM, at the MassAEYC Conference at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in Westford, MA.
Men in early care and education are an «endangered species», according to the recent report , «Where Are the Men? Promoting Gender Diversity in the Massachusetts Early Childhood Workforce», issued by the CAYL Institute Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education – read the report here: http://cayl.org/files/Men.pdf
The Reception will feature the presentation of the Steve Shuman Award in Support of Men in Early Education and Care to honor the individuals who work tirelessly for gender balance and equity in the profession of early childhood education. The 2009 Award will go to Steve Shuman, to honor his career promoting children and encouraging more male involvement in the field. The network MenTeach – New England (Men in Education Network) will be on hand to answer questions.
This event is free and all are welcome to attend.
About the CAYL Institute
Community Advocates for Young Learners, or the CAYL, Institute is the new umbrella organization housing several well know fellowships including the CAYL Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education and the CAYL Principals Fellowship. These important fellowships continue to exist with the full support and infrastructure of the umbrella organization.
The vision of the CAYL Institute is a nation where the right to high quality early education and care is embedded in public policy and professional practice. Our purpose is to organize, equip and empower people to create change on behalf of children. We are guided and informed by our core principles: Representative Leadership, Commitment to Diversity, A Focus on Solutions, and Impact and Innovation.
Please visit www.cayl.org for up-to-date information and for early childhood care and education resources.
About MassAEYC
MassAEYC is an affiliate of the National Association of the Education for Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through age eight. The organization exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children. Founded in 1926, NAEYC has over 110,000 members nationwide.
Please visit http://www.massaeyc.com for more information
