Join 51ɬɬÎÝapp's Affiliate Advisory Council

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°Õ³ó±ð Affiliate Advisory Council advises the 51ɬɬÎÝapp Governing Board and national staff about all issues related to Affiliates and members, and works to ensure that diverse, inclusive leadership pathways are present and accessible throughout the Affiliate Network and 51ɬɬÎÝapp.ÌýÌý
The Council will appoint five new members in 2025 with terms beginning on June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2028.
To apply: Please read the information below about the qualifications, roles, and expectations. Learn more about what the Council does by reading their .Ìý
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Qualifications to Become a Member of the Affiliate Advisory CouncilÌý
All council members must:Ìý
- Be a member in good-standing as of January 1, 2025
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of 51ɬɬÎÝapp AffiliatesÌýÌý
- Demonstrate a commitment to 51ɬɬÎÝapp’s Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education position statementÌýÌý
- Ability to participate in monthly virtual meetings, ad hoc work groups, and up to three in-person meetingsÌýÌý
Roles and ExpectationsÌý
-  Work collaboratively with Council members and 51ɬɬÎÝapp staffÌý
- Ability to listen with the intent to better understandÌý
- Respectful interactions with Council members, 51ɬɬÎÝapp staff, and affiliate leadershipÌýÌý
- Contribute the necessary time to prepare for meetings and a willingness to engage in thoughtful, intentional dialogue reflective of the Council’s cultureÌý
- Attend and actively participate in monthly, virtual meetingsÌý
- Ability to travel to up to one in-person meeting typically tied to 51ɬɬÎÝapp’s Annual Conference in November. Travel expenses are provided by 51ɬɬÎÝapp.Ìý
The first step in the application process is to confirm your 51ɬɬÎÝapp membership and indicate your understanding and willingness to fulfill the roles and expectations listed above.ÌýÌý
The online application is provided in English and Spanish. Applications open on February 3, 2025. The deadline for applying is March 14, 2025.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about the Affiliate Advisory CouncilÌý
- ReadÌý51ɬɬÎÝapp's position statement on Advancing Equity in Early Childhood EducationÌý/ Lea laÌýDeclaración de Posición Promover la EquidadÌýen la Educación Infantil
- ReadÌý51ɬɬÎÝapp's statement of commitment as a high-performing, inclusive organizationÌý/ Lea laÌýDeclaración de compromiso como una organización inclusiva de alto desempeño de 51ɬɬÎÝapp
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