Early Learning Alliance Network Facilitates Celebration of 'Week of the Young Child' Throughout Hamilton County

FISHERS, Ind., April 13, 2018 (Newswire.com) - On Monday, April 16, the mayor of Fishers, Indiana, Scott Fadness, will sign a proclamation recognizing the “Week of the Young Child” for the first time in Hamilton County’s history. Earlier this month, Noblesville, Indiana mayor John Dislear signed the same proclamation.

The “Week of the Young Child” supports the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s nationwide event, urging all citizens to recognize and support the needs of young children in efforts to build a brighter future. Hamilton County’s events will help build a brighter future for Indiana by giving every child an opportunity to excel in learning experiences that are worthy of both natural excitement and curiosity.

The fact that Hamilton County is having community celebrations around our youngest citizens, their families, and their educators and caregivers highlights the importance of early learning, children, and those magnificent people in our community that believe in the importance of early years.

Dr. Denna Renbarger, Early Learning Specialist for the Early Learning Alliance Network

“These organizations are working to promote and inspire high-quality early childhood experiences for our city’s youngest citizens, that can provide a foundation of learning and success for children in Fishers,” noted the proclamation from the City of Fishers. “Teachers and others who work with or on behalf of young children birth through age-eight, who make a difference in the lives of young children in Fishers, deserve thanks and recognition.”

To recognize the “Week of the Young Child,” the Early Learning Alliance Network has collaborated with local libraries, schools, preschools and other early learning-oriented agencies and organizations, all to highlight the importance of young people in our community.

The Urban Chalkboard of Carmel, Indiana has events planned for each day that includes collaboration with Carmel Mayor James Brainard, the Fishers Fire Department, the Purdue Extension office, the Hamilton County Master Gardner Association and others.

Local elementary schools also have plans that will involve parents, community leaders, cafeteria staff, and others in celebrations that will fully immerse students in developmentally appropriate activities that engage students’ ownership and curiosity.

“The fact that Hamilton County is having community celebrations around our youngest citizens, their families, and their educators and caregivers highlights the importance of early learning, children, and those magnificent people in our community that believe in the importance of early years,” said Dr. Denna Renbarger, Early Learning Specialist for the Early Learning Alliance Network.

Founded in 1926, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. NAEYC advances a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and supports all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. Learn more at www.naeyc.org.

Founded in 2017, the Early Learning Alliance Network is a not for profit organization that provides support and knowledge to those who love and teach young children. They support individuals and organizations through providing professional development, family education, research, and conversation. The Early Learning Alliance Network envisions a community that is empowered with information and resources to engage in and support high quality early learning. This community will exist through transparency, networking, learning, and a commitment to all young children. As a result of our work, all children will become active heroes in their own learning, enabling them to see themselves as competent and valued contributors to our community. Learn more at www.earlylearningalliancenetwork.org.

Source: Early Learning Alliance Network