Minnesota Association for Family and Early Education (MNAFEE) helps members succeed.
- MNAFEE's mission is to promote, advocate for, and strengthen parenting education, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and early childhood programming in public schools.
- MNAFEE leads advocacy on policies impacting the future of parent education and early childhood education. We work towards sustainable funding and thoughtful policy making.
Nominations are now open for the MNAFEE Annual Awards
In 2020, the MNAFEE Board of Directors announced the formation of annual awards to recognize the contributions made to the field of early childhood and parent education There has been two individual awards and a category for innovative program awards.This year we are excited to add a NEW individual award for an emerging leader.
Consider nominating someone or a project for one of the following MNAFEE awards.
Submission deadline is February 24, 2023.
Learn more about the awards and how to submit your nomination.
Nominations are now open for the MNAFEE Board of Directors
Passionate and committed people, like you, are needed!
Nominations are now being accepted for two-year terms on the MNAFEE Board of Directors. The term of office runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
Consider sharing your passion for Early Learning as an At-Large Board Member where you will represent your colleagues and be part of a highly supportive board that welcomes new ideas and is committed to building leaders. You may nominate yourself or another person for a Board Member position.
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Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the most important three days of professional development for Minnesota early childhood professionals.
2023 Family & Early Childhood Education Conference
April 12-14, 2023
As much as we loved seeing you online, we are really looking forward to seeing you in person. Plan to join us at the River's Edge Convention Center in St Cloud in 2023.
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Join us as a presenter for the MNAFEE Annual Conference.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2023.
Presentation topics may include but are not limited to; human resource issues, managing employees, emerging issues in the field, literacy, brain development, classroom environment, curriculum, indicators, assessment, inclusion, community partnerships, health support, cultural considerations, outreach, marketing, licensing, reflective practice, challenging family situations, mandatory reporting, legal issues, children's mental health, technology, early childhood screening and early childhood special education.
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Providing practical and accessible professional resources to strengthen the leadership skills of members.
MNAFEE provides the opportunity to become a member as a school district or as an individual.
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- Professional Development - Support your professional advancement with relevant and practical training options.
- Advocacy - The voice for children, families, and staff.
- Networking Support - Groups for Early Childhood Administrators organized by regions.
- Employment Support - Free online listing of open positions across the state related to parent and early childhood education and administration.
- Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework - Comprehensive guide to planning curriculum for parent education programs.
- Marketing Toolkit - Free tools including logos, marketing templates, and multi-language promotional posters.
MNAFEE provides the opportunity to become a member as a school district or as an individual.
Learn more.