SLAECA is an affiliate of the Louisiana Early Childhood Association.

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to increase awareness of the needs and to work for knowledge and understanding
of young children in Louisiana both at school and at home and to provide opportunities
for collaboration between those who are concerned about the needs of young children
and families.

Objectives

• To increase awareness of the needs of young children in the State of Louisiana at
  child care facilities, preschool facilities, in the public schools and at home;
• To work for increased knowledge and understanding of young children in the State of
  Louisiana at child care facilities, preschool facilities, in the public schools, and
  at home
• To encourage professional growth of members through professional learning opportunities
  such as workshops, meetings, guest speakers, conferences, and field trips
• To stimulate awareness of legislation and research dealing with children and their
  families.
• To serve our community in a capacity that will benefit young children, parents, and/or
  our profession.

Membership

Membership shall be open to all students on Southeastern Louisiana University campus
who are concerned with the young child and their families. Any student of Southeastern
Louisiana University who has paid his/her tuition and SLAECA dues.

Privileges of Membership

1. Membership shall entitle each member to membership in the Southern Early Childhood
   Association (SECA) and the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA).
2. Membership shall entitle each member to all newsletters regular publications of LAECA
   & SECA.
3. Membership shall entitle each member to vote on matters related to changes in the
   election of officers in LAECA and SECA.
4. Associate Membership a. Members who join only the local chapter are not entitled to
   receive any benefits from the state or national organization, or to hold office at
   the local, state or national level.
5. SLAECA provides members a chance to participate in meetings, professional development
   and education-related community service.

 

Dues

$45-Full Membership

$10-Associate Membership

Registration

Full Membership

Associate Membership

Faculty Advisors

Jill Barry:

[email protected]

Susan Sawyer:

[email protected]

Facebook Link:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550014903994

Contact Us

For more information or to get involved, please email [email protected] or check us out on SLAECA’s Facebook page.