Student-led Louisiana Early Childhood Association (SLAECA)

SLAECA is an affiliate of the Louisiana Early Childhood Association.

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.

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 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.

• Membership shall entitle each member to membership in the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) and the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA).
• Membership shall entitle each member to all newsletters regular publications of LAECA & SECA.
• Membership shall entitle each member to vote on matters related to changes in the election of officers in LAECA and SECA.
• 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.
• SLAECA provides members a chance to participate in meetings, professional development and education-related community service.

$45-Full Membership

$10-Associate Membership

Full Membership

Associate Membership

Faculty Advisors

Jill Barry:

[email protected]

Susan Sawyer:

[email protected]

Facebook Link:

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

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