Association for Early Learning Leaders

? Mark your calendars! Only 11 days until GivingTuesday! ? Join AELL in supporting early educators and shaping brighter futures. As you plan your year-end giving, help us continue our legacy of equipping and empowering ECE leaders for the next 40 years. Your generosity provides vital scholarships, resources, and opportunities that create a lasting impact on children, families, and the leaders who guide them. ?? Donate today or save the date and join us on December 3rd to make a difference: ??https://lnkd.in/ega6wDNT ?? #GivingTuesday #SupportECELeaders #ElevateECE #MakeAnImpact #EarlyLearningLeaders #AELL

Dear Early Education Leaders, As we enter this season of giving and gratitude, we at the Association for Early Learning Leaders want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate YOU! ?? Your unwavering dedication to nurturing young learners, supporting families, and fostering thriving educational communities inspires us every day. ? This time of year, we are especially reminded of the incredible impact you make in the lives of so many. To express our heartfelt appreciation and wrap up our 40th anniversary year, we are excited to show our gratitude in meaningful ways throughout this season! ?? Be sure to keep an eye out for: ? Special giveaways to brighten your days ? Sneak peeks into the exciting events that lie ahead in 2025 ? Professional development opportunities dedicated to supporting you & your teams. Thank you for all you do to lead with compassion, courage, and excellence. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for early childhood education!

? Have you heard???GivingTuesday is December 3rd!? As you consider year-end donations, we’d like to invite you to partner with AELL to carry our legacy of equipping and empowering ECE leaders forward into the next 40 years. ?? ?? Your support provides scholarships, resources, and opportunities for ECE leaders who shape the future for children and families. Donate today or save the date and join us on December 3rd to make a difference: ??https://lnkd.in/ega6wDNT #GivingTuesday #ElevateECE #SupportECELeaders #MakeAnImpact #AELL #EarlyLearningLeaders

FREE Wednesday Webinar this week with Tym Smith of Early Care and Education ?? Obtaining your annual training is more than someone simply “getting their hours.” Training is an investment, and just like any other investment, a school should get a return on the time and money spent on training. This session will give leaders tips and processes to hold staff accountable for training so that they will grow professionally and the school will achieve a high level of success. Register here to join us live or receive the webinar recording! https://lnkd.in/erYX5XcK

??? Happy World Kindness Day! ??? Today, let’s celebrate the impact of kindness in our early learning communities and beyond. Whether it’s a small gesture or a big act of compassion, every effort helps shape a more caring world. ?? Let’s inspire kindness, together! #WorldKindnessDay #EarlyLearningLeaders #InspireKindness #AELL

FREE Wednesday Webinar this week with Miriam Dressler of August Education ?? When you spend a lot of time with the same people, you get to know them really well! How does a manager hold the line between a meaningful professional relationship and a personal relationship with staff members? This presentation looks at some of the pitfalls, and ways in which to maintain strong professional boundaries. Register here to join us live or receive the webinar recording! https://lnkd.in/ewd8gsJf

?????? Happy Veterans Day ?????? Today, we honor our veterans and their unwavering dedication, courage, and sacrifice. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve, protecting our freedoms and inspiring us every day. ?? #VeteransDay #ThankYou #HonoringServiceAndSacrifice #EarlyLearningLeaders #AELL

??? Experience the Magic - Register Today! ??? Join AELL for our 41st Annual National Conference, How Successful Directors Lead, in Orlando, April 23-26, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable journey in leadership! Secure your spot now, and don’t miss out on a 10% group discount for teams of 4 or more. ?? Learn More Here ?? https://lnkd.in/eXGf-DFx #AELL2025 #LeadershipMagic #EarlyLearningLeaders #ConferenceCountdown #AELL #HowSuccessfulDirectorsLead #LeadershipMagicWithAELL #ECELeaders

Investigate the importance of quality and accreditation in Early Childhood Education in this insightful article from Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy. The National Accreditation Commission is proud to support programs in continuous quality improvement for the children and communities they serve! #AELL #EarlyLearningLeaders #NationalAccreditationCommission #NAC

FREE Wednesday Webinar this week with Dawn Martini of Ronald V. McGuckin & Associates ?? In early 2024 we were given updates in two important employment law areas. Effective July 1, 2024, the Department of Labor updated the minimum salary required for employees categorized as exempt from the FLSA. The minimum is set to update again on January 1, 2025. Then the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provided new rules regarding Non-Competition Agreements and policies, which will become effective in September 2024. Join Dawn Martini, of Ronald V. McGuckin & Associates, for a quick overview of both updates and a discussion on how your program will need to adjust and update your employment policies and practices in response to these updates and changes. Register here to join us live or receive the webinar recording! https://lnkd.in/edur3Fqk