Active involvement in this organization can assist ECE preservice teachers interested in a Pre-K position in a private setting become aware of staffing needs and child care administers. Naturally, issues in childcare are often the topic of interest. GAYC collaborates with other professional organizations to build a strong leadership base, promote unity in purpose and spirit, and to achieve decisive victories for young children. With over 21,000 members, this dynamic network holds a fabulous annual conference every spring, generally in places suitable for a Spring Break. Dimensions of Early Childhood, SECA's journal, is published four times each year, and is one of the benefits of membership.
Dimensions always has practical articles with innovative classroom teaching ideas.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children, founded in 1926, has over 101,000 members in 425 affiliate groups, making it one of the largest and most powerful education organizations in the world. It usually attracts 35,000 to 50,000 members depending on its location, and the presentations are wonderful. Membership in this organization provides opportunities for networking with other professionals and for career development, access to numerous resources on the education of students with exceptionalities, and current research on pertinent issues related to special education. The student chapter of CEC at Columbus State University is a very active organization which participates in numerous activities throughout the year including guest speaker presentations and Very Special Arts. Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta Pi is a national honor society in education, which encourages excellence in scholarship, high personal standards, improvement in teacher preparation, and contributions to education.