September 28th is a date you don't want to miss!     In this global downturn, the smartest and most successful companies have maintained their edge by investing in one thing - their employees. They understand that motivated, happy employees who feel secure in their positions are key to productivity, sound decision-making and outstanding performance. In conjunction with Star Media, the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children is making it easy for you and your business to stay ahead of the curve by promoting effective professional development within your own organization.  We’ve teamed up with one of the world’s most successful companies to offer an employee development workshop that can strengthen your business almost instantly.   That company is Disney, and the program is Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence, a nationally recognized and award-winning inspirational program presented by Disney Institute that delivers proven, actionable benefits for organizations of all sizes

The state of Illinois is now cross-checking addresses of child-care providers with the sex offender registry. An audit found that state money was going to child-care providers whose address is linked to sex offenders. While some of the information was out dated, the Department of Human Services still contacted 24 families to inform them about the connection.

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http://www.kwqc.com/Global/story.asp?S=12728085

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Inc. (Indiana AEYC) member Judy Ford has been featured in a Northwest Indiana news article for her tenacity in seeking a college degree after having been out of school for 21 years.  Ford, who now has her degree, is the director of a child care ministry that is enrolled in Paths to QUALITY™, received assistance in earning her degree from the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® INDIANA Scholarship Project. 

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