Accreditation

To learn more about professional development training, accreditation technical assistance, accreditation fee scholarships, cash incentives for accreditation, the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Project, and networking opportunities, contact:

• Your Regional Michigan 4C Association office -
  http://www.mi4c.org/Providers/ChildCareAccreditation.aspx
  (Community Coordinated Child Care)
• The MSUE - http://bkc.fcs.msue.msu.edu/
  Michigan State University Extension - Better Kid Care
• Your local ECIC Great Start Collaborative -
  http://www.ecic4kids.org/
  (Early Childhood Investment Corporation)
• The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Project –
  http://www.mi4c.org/TEACH.aspx
• Your Local Affiliate of MiAEYC - http://www.miaeyc.org
  Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children

Professional Development - Options for Financial Assistance, please click here.

 

Visit SCHOOLCHAPTERS Photo Tag Plus  to learn how this electronic on-line portfolio system can save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in developing your NAEYC program and classroom portfolios. 

EasyFolio Portfolio Manager was created for use with the NAEYC® Accreditation process.  EasyFolio is a comprehensive software solution for early childhood programs to create and manage their classroom portfolios and the program portfolio.

Please note - NAEYC Assessors review evidence to ensure the intent of criteria and indicators are met; the rating does not include a judgment of the appearance of the portfolios.  Over 2,000 programs have successfully achieved NAEYC Accreditation since portfolios were used as a source of evidence in 2006, and each has presented a unique approach to portfolio creation.