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Helping Families And Educators Help Their Children

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The Appalachian Early Childhood Network
works to build an environment that supports quality, affordable early care and education for families in Appalachia.

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AECN offers a variety of professional development opportunities both online and in person for early childhood professionals seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA), Commonwealth Child Care Credential, or regulatory training hours. We welcome child care, preschool, and Head Start programs, as well as any others involved in the early childhood field.

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It can be difficult to decide which child care option is the best fit for your family. Find out more about the different types available and what high-quality child care looks like.

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AECN provides support to those interested in opening a family child care home. We have tools and resources to help you get started!

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Brushy Fork Leadership Institute September 22-23,2022

News September 28, 2022

Executive Director Becky Stacy and PD Manager “KT” attended last week’s Brushy Fork Leadership Institute at Berea College.  The Institute is a Strategic Initiative designed to work to strengthen local and regional leadership in Central Appalachia for more than 34 years.  It is based on the belief that local people should lead the development of […] Read more.
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KAECE “RISE UP” Conference

News September 28, 2022

The Annual KAECE Conference at Bluegrass Community and Technical College was held on September 24, 2022. Professional Development Manager, KT, AECN trainers, and one of Pulaski County’s new family child care home providers, Katie Doaner, were in attendance.  Sessions were impactful and thought provoking, addressing the tough topic of social emotional needs of children and […] Read more.
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Partner Spotlight: Save the Children

News September 12, 2022

Save the Children is an organization that has been in the United States since 1932 when it was founded in Harlan. Recently, Middlesboro School  District received a grant from Save the Children to hire an Early Childhood Coordinator and a  Kindergarten Readiness Ambassador. The Early Childhood Coordinator, Allison Hamlin, will work with expectant mothers and […] Read more.
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Teacher Time is BACK!

News September 12, 2022

Teacher Time is Back!  What IS Teacher Time?  It is a time when you can come to our Middlesboro Office/Training and Advocacy Center, and work on lesson plans, use our resource library and die cut machines, etc.  Directors, if you would like to reserve our training room to meet with staff or use our resources […] Read more.

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Families in Appalachia have access to quality affordable early care and education that leads to all children reaching their fullest potential.

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