LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN ASSOCIATION
FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

LA METRO'S MISSION
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children exists to provide a community of support to early childhood professionals, parents, and children by increasing the awareness of best practices in early childhood development and validating the social responsibilities to children ages zero through eight.

VISION STATEMENT
The Los Angeles Metropolitan AEYC strives to serve and promote a professional knowledge base that supports and provides:

• Growth and development
• Meaningful educational training
• Social and cultural experiences for early childhood educators, children and parents throughout the Los Angeles Metropolitan area.

VALUE STATEMENT

COMMITMENT:
To children and families within the Los Angeles Metropolitan community.

MUTUAL SUPPORT:
For early childhood educators serving children from ages zero through eight.

INTEGRITY:
By instilling personal and professional ethics.

EXCELLENCE:
When providing service in the field of early childhood education.

APPRECIATION:
For individuals providing their voluntary contributions.

FUN:
By fostering excitement and discovery through developing activities for all young children.

L.A. Metro is looking for volunteers to present at local workshops on various subjects in the early childhood field. If you are interested, drop an e-mail to Wendy Peel at wpeel30242@aol.com.

Volunteer opportunities are available on the following committees:

• Accreditation
  
• Diversity
• Educational Awards
  
• Family Childcare
• Infant/Toddler
  
• K-3 (Elementary-Age)
  
• Membership
  
• Men In Childcare
  
• Newsletter
  
• Public Policy