Early Childhood Programs and Services

Charge

To identify and disseminate information on effective, cooperative, or innovative programs for young children to libraries, childcare providers, and community agencies serving young children (birth to 5). To develop training workshops on early childhood programs and services and present them at conferences and institutes and for other institutions serving youth. To update and develop ALSC resources with early literacy information. To cooperate as appropriate with other ALSC committees and other associations working with the young child to initiate activities and projects.

Roster

Mr. Matthew J. McLain (Chair, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Jenna Nemec-Loise (Chair, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Stephanie Conrad (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Kara Ann Fennell Walker (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Saroj Ghoting (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Susan Kusel (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Roxanne Landin (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mr. Matthew J. McLain (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Emily Ruth Scherrer (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Jennifer Wharton (Member, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Bina Williams (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Michelle M. Willis (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Ms. Barbara Klipper (Consultant, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)

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Composition

The Early Childhood Programs and Services consists of eight members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 7)

Origin

Established in June 1972 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

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