Accreditation
ACCESS has played a key role in the national accreditation of associate degree programs in Early Childhood Education through the NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation program (ECADA). Significant work is included in the document, A History of ACCESS Work toward an Accrediation System.
- NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs
- ECADA Forms and Fees
- List of NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Programs
ACCESS Mini Grants for Accreditation
Associate Degree Early Childhood Teacher Educators (ACCESS) is pleased to provide small grants to assist members in associate degree programs to begin the process toward accreditation. For more information about the mini grants please contact the Chair of the Accreditation Mini Grants Committee, Susan Wyatt at 972-860-7620.