Our Mission
The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) is a regional organization committed to promoting quality care and education for young children and their families. SECA is committed to providing leadership and support to individuals and groups by:
Enhancing the quality of young children's lives through early childhood care and education.
Supporting families in their roles of caring for their children.
Fostering the professional growth and status of individuals working with young children and their families.
Increasing public understanding and support for policies and programs which ensure developmentally based services to young children and their families.
Focusing on Southern issues concerning children and families.

Southern Early Childhood Association
PO Box 55930
Little Rock, AR 72215-5930

Since 1948 the Southern Early Childhood Association has brought together preschool, kindergarten, and primary teachers and administrators, caregivers, program directors, and individuals working with and for families, to promote quality care and education for young children.

Over 18,000 individuals working in every aspect of child care and early childhood belong to SECA. They share ideas in local, state and regional meetings, in professional development institutes, and through the association's publications and resources. Members receive many benefits, including a quarterly journal, Dimensions of Early Childhood, discounts on publications and conference registration.

SECA 2006 Annual Report

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Do you want to write for the SECA Reporter or state affiliate newsletters?

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Membership Information and How to Join

For information about joining SECA, download the PDF below or call 1-800-305-7322.

SECA Membership Information and Application in PDF Format (490k)

Children's Literature Reviews

Call for Reviewers - Children's Books (52k)

Reviewer Application - Children's Literature (28k)

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Site Guide - Where to Look

Public Policy

  • Policy Alerts
  • Policy Reports
  • Links to SECA States

Affiliates/Advocacy

  • SECA state affiliates
  • Membership information & fees
  • State congressional contacts
  • State policymaker contacts
  • News from the states

Calendar of Events

  • National meetings
  • State conferences/training
  • SECA events

Position Statements

  • Read & download SECA position statements

Parent Pages

  • Info pages to give to parents

Conference

  • Meeting site & hotel
  • Registration fees & form
  • Discount travel plans
  • Exhibitor information
  • Conference agenda
  • List of conference interest sessions

Curriculum Ideas

  • Teacher tips and curriculum ideas

Resources

  • SECA publications
  • Download resource catalog
  • SECA imprinted products

SECA Reporter

  • Current and back issues of the SECA Reporter

Dimensions

  • Manuscript guidelines to submit an article
  • Photo guidelines to submit photos
  • Index of Dimensions articles for past 6 years
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