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Research Policy PracticeNational Dialogue: Phase IIIThe Journey Ahead

February 28, 2013

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2Your FacilitatorsResearch Policy Practice

Jamie AshtonGera JacobsJerlean DanielRoberta Schomburg

Gwen SimmonsAshton: AC Chair, Jacobs: President, Daniel: Executive Director, Schomburg, VP and Affiliate Liaison to the AC, Simmons, staff. 3National Dialogue Journey ContinuesPurpose of this Leadership Presentation is to;Reinforce the Original Goal of the National DialogueShare Outcomes from the January 2013 NAEYC Governing Board MeetingRecap RecommendationsDefine Phase IIIReinforce the Foundation Already in PlaceBegin Identifying New Sources of Information, Tools, and Road Map

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4Original Goal of the National DialogueExplore and Strengthen the Relationship Among and Between the Associations ComponentsAffiliate Council OversightJointly Approved ProcessBased on Affiliate Leader ReflectionsSurveys, Focus Groups, Trends, Interviews, Regional and National Meetings

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5January Governing Board Meeting OutcomesAcknowledged and Commended AC and GB Subcommittees, Affiliate Council, Engaged LeadershipRecommendations Received and Identified Three Critical, Core Issues Facing the AssociationDesire to Continue the DialoguePhase III: Collaborative ProcessExecutive Summary Requested

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6Mission RecommendationFocus Should be on Both the Professional and the ChildDevelop Guidelines to Support Components in Reviewing and Reworking their Mission Statements to Ensure Alignment with the Mission of the National Component.

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7Structural Relationship RecommendationReconfigure the Way in which Components Affiliate with the National Component Simplify the Responsibilities of Local ComponentsSet the Stage for more Effective Services to Members Recognize the Unique Role of City-States within the Association.

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8Member Voice RecommendationCreate Multiple Ways to Recognize Shared Members Areas of Expertise, and to Increase the Opportunity for their Active Engagement and Influence throughout this Association

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9Comment PeriodsOpportunity to Further Inform the Governing Board and Affiliate CouncilLeadership Comment Period Extended until March 8thMember Comment Period to be Extended until March 12th

Comments Summarized and sent to GB, AC, and LeadershipRaw Data Posted Online

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10Comment Periods Current Summary of Findings (2.27.13)8 Responses (3 Local, 4 State, 1 Staff)General Support of Mission Review Clear Need to Address the StructureSupport the Concept of Becoming Member-Centric

Concerns RaisedConsider those Locals that are Functioning WellStates that may not be Poised to Assume Additional Responsibilities and OversightIdentify Costs to Dissolve an Incorporation

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11Defining Phase IIICollaborative ProcessCreate Work Plan and TimelineGather Additional Data as IdentifiedDetermine Resource Capacity Human and FinancialEngage StakeholdersTransition and Implementation PlansResulting in Final Approval by the Governing Board

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12Building on the FoundationHigh Performing, Inclusive Organization (HPIO) Remains Central to this ProcessGuiding Principles and Decision Making CriteriaMaintain and Revise as NeededDetermine the Role and Function of Leadership and StaffDevelop a New Charge as GuidanceLook Forward not BackBuild on the Work to Date

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13Narrowing the Path: Information and ToolsAEYC Board ToolkitPhase III Requires a Mechanism to Engage Board LeadershipA System to Inform Boards of Pending Decisions with a Mechanism to Gain their Feedback Provides Consistent and Accurate InformationAllows for Formal Information Gathering

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14The Road MapIdentify a Process to Review the Associations Mission Determine whether or not to Add Reference to the Early Childhood ProfessionalDetermine how much Mission Alignment across Components will Best Serve the Association

Identify a New Structural ModelFewer Components Affiliated with the National ComponentDetermine what our Joint Capacity is to Transition to a New Model

Identify Opportunities for Members Active Engagement and Influence Across the Association

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15The Road MapResearch Policy Practice

Recognize that Phase III Builds on the Recommendations

Recognize the Interdependent Nature of the Relationship across Components

Achieve the Ultimate Goal of Strengthening Component Relationship

Recognize all Stakeholders are Necessary to Address each Recommendation

Identify Policy and Operational Implications

Affirm Commitment to HPIO

16Change is a Process not an EventResearch Policy Practice

This is Truly an Opportunity to Create an Association that is Nimble Enough to Face the Future, Effective Enough to Engage and Grow Membership, and with Enough Commitment to Honor the Principles of a High Performing, inclusive Organization. 17Your Questions and CommentsResearch Policy Practice

Jamie AshtonGera JacobsJerlean DanielRoberta Schomburg

Gwen Simmons18Thank You!

Please Direct Questions to your Affiliate Council Representative or to the Affiliate and Member Relations Department1-800-424-2460affiliate@naeyc.org

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