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 cooperate as appropriate with other ALSC committees and other associations working with the young child to initiate activities and projects.

Roster

Meg Beade Stowe (Co-Chair, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Jessica N. Smith (Co-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Mary Dubbs (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Ms. Wendy Dunn (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Linda L. Ernst (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Emily Haage (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Nomi Hague (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Ms. Aleezah Rockler (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Sierra McKenzie (Consultant, July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022)
Sarah Polen (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)

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Composition

The Early Childhood Programs and Services consists of nine members, including two co-chairs who are appointed in alternating years. Members are appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving two-year terms and led by the committee co-chairs. (Two Co-Chairs + 7)

Origin

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

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  • Process committees (non-award committees) are appointed in early spring (Jan-May)
  • Award and evaluation committees are appointed in early fall (July-Oct)
  • Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)

The Vice-President/President-Elect begins making his/her process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, he/she will then begin filling fall appointments.

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