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		NAEYC released the newly published Accreditation Standards and Criteria and Self Study Kit in December 2005. Changes were introduced to increase credibility, reliability and accountability in NAEYC Accreditation. For child care programs, it is a mark of quality. NAEYC Accreditation helps programs to create better programs and tells families, "We're doing it right."

		In January 2006, the Child Care Quality Improvement Project became The Accreditation Project and added services to increase understanding and successful use of the new NAEYC Accreditation tools. In addition to the in depth, full service model of support, a short term, " Fix -It" format is offered to directors of all centers interested in consulting / technical assistance focused on a specific aspect of the new NAEYC Accreditation process. If your program achieved NAEYC Accreditation in the past and is concerned about the new Standards and Criteria, or your program is considering NAEYC Accreditation for the first time, The Accreditation Project is here to help you to use the new NAEYC Accreditation self study tools and engage in self study to identify strengths and areas for continued program improvement.

		NAEYC Accredited Child Care Programs are listed on the NAEYC website: www.naeyc.org/academy . Austin programs which have earned NAEYC Accreditation under the new Standards and Criteria are : Trinity Child Development Center U.T. Priscilla Pond Flawn Laboratory School ACC Child Development Lab School Child's Day Circle C Child Development Center Future Stars Child Development Center

		Benefits to Accreditation Project programs include: Monthly Director Accreditation training / networking. Regularly scheduled on-site training and technical assistance. On site observation Program Improvement Plan development NAEYC Application fee assistance access. Teacher TRAC scholarship access Child Development Associate CDA technical assistance Benefits to Accreditation Project "Fix-It" participants are: Monthly Director Accreditation trainings. NAEYC Accreditation Technical Assistance designed to meet center needs

		Applications for new participating centers are accepted at any time. An application for participation in this program may be filled out on-line or printed and faxed ((512) 223-5220) or sent via regular mail to: Susan Gartner, Childcare QIP Coordinator ACC-Eastview Campus Austin Community College 3401 Webberville Rd. Austin, TX 78702