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Advocacy:
OACCD represents it's members on a wide range of local and state-wide committees where policies
and decisions that impact the child care community are made. OACCD is your voice for the
legislature, the Commission for Child Care, the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood
Care and Education, The Child Care Division, Stand for Children, Oregon Commission for Children and
Families and more.
Membership in OACCD provides access to an organization whose purpose is to bring the voice of
direct service providers to the national and state child care policy dialogue. As a member, lend your
voice to an organization whose experience is recognized by professionals and law makers. You are
also encouraged to join the advocacy efforts on local, state and national issues through newsletters
and up-to-date information on pending legislative issues relating to child care.
OACCD represents it's members on a wide range of local and state-wide committees where policies
and decisions that impact the child care community are made. OACCD is your voice for the
legislature, the Commission for Child Care, the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood
Care and Education, The Child Care Division, Stand for Children, Oregon Commission for Children and
Families and more.
Membership in OACCD provides access to an organization whose purpose is to bring the voice of
direct service providers to the national and state child care policy dialogue. As a member, lend your
voice to an organization whose experience is recognized by professionals and law makers. You are
also encouraged to join the advocacy efforts on local, state and national issues through newsletters
and up-to-date information on pending legislative issues relating to child care.
Education:
OACCD presents educational opportunities twice a year, in May and November. The annual Spring
Conference, specifically for director, offers two days of professional training, a keynote speaker,
networking events planned to build relationship[s with other directors, and time for fun and
relaxation. The Fall Conference is held on a Saturday in November. It provides a one day
professional development opportunity for directors and their staff, as well as time to be together as
a staff in a relaxed setting.
In addition, local affiliate members can work together to provide training events designed for specific
interest or needs. OACCD has also collaborated on other events and conferences on a state or
national level with OAEYC, OSAC, and NAEYC. OACCD members receive substantial discounts on
training events and conference and a quarterly newsletter, Managing for Our Children, which
expands knowledge with new perspectives and ideas.
OACCD presents educational opportunities twice a year, in May and November. The annual Spring
Conference, specifically for director, offers two days of professional training, a keynote speaker,
networking events planned to build relationship[s with other directors, and time for fun and
relaxation. The Fall Conference is held on a Saturday in November. It provides a one day
professional development opportunity for directors and their staff, as well as time to be together as
a staff in a relaxed setting.
In addition, local affiliate members can work together to provide training events designed for specific
interest or needs. OACCD has also collaborated on other events and conferences on a state or
national level with OAEYC, OSAC, and NAEYC. OACCD members receive substantial discounts on
training events and conference and a quarterly newsletter, Managing for Our Children, which
expands knowledge with new perspectives and ideas.
Support:
We do what you do! Join CDC's network of professionals and share your expertise and needs while
gaining cooperative support from individuals who know what you experience each day. Have you filled
in for your cook, fixed a clogged drain, worked an especially long day, or driven the center van to pick
up school age children? We can relate, encourage, provide support and brainstorm new ideas.
Local Affiliate groups enable child care professionals to meet on a regular basis in order to provide
support, education, and networking opportunities. Each affiliate group sets its own schedule of
discussion topics. If no affiliate group exist in your area, OACCD provides the opportunity to organize
one. Please call one of the regional contact (listed below) with any questions about the OACCD
Affiliate program or membership questions.
We do what you do! Join CDC's network of professionals and share your expertise and needs while
gaining cooperative support from individuals who know what you experience each day. Have you filled
in for your cook, fixed a clogged drain, worked an especially long day, or driven the center van to pick
up school age children? We can relate, encourage, provide support and brainstorm new ideas.
Local Affiliate groups enable child care professionals to meet on a regular basis in order to provide
support, education, and networking opportunities. Each affiliate group sets its own schedule of
discussion topics. If no affiliate group exist in your area, OACCD provides the opportunity to organize
one. Please call one of the regional contact (listed below) with any questions about the OACCD
Affiliate program or membership questions.
