Professional Association for Childhood Education 1955-2005 About PACE • Nonprofit, tax-exempt, membership-based organization that was established in 1955 • PACE members operate in excess of 1,000 centers, serving more than 55,000 children • PACE's mission is to promote excellence in education and quality child care in private center-based programs • 25 person board of dedicated child care professionals 50 Years of Quality Licensed Care Advocate • Lobbyist Tim Fitzharris – Insight to what is happening on a State Level and a voice representing the private provider • Collaborations with other advocacy organizations Publications • PACESETTER – Quarterly Newsletter • Annual Membership Directory • Website with up-to-date information on issues in our industry Education and Networking • 36 years of professional development opportunities to teachers • Non-traditional, flexible continuing education opportunities (ECE Units) – Professional Development Hours • Workshops, and mini-trainings throughout the state 50 Years of Quality Licensed Care (Con’t) • Committees of PACE – PACE Alternative Payment Program • Subsidized child care for eligible low-income families to improve the quality of life for California’s Children – Department of Social Services (DSS) committee • Regular licensing updates – Legislative Committee • Monthly Legislative calls with up-to-date information on legislation – Conference Committee • Monthly committee calls to help make PACE’s conference one of the best in the industry – Membership Committee & Member Services Committee • Ways to better cater to our membership and increase growth PACE Chapters & Conferences • PACE has 17 chapters throughout the state • Trainings & 2 Annual Conferences are open to all Providers – Access and insight from leaders in the industry – Collaborations with local Community Colleges • Meetings include topics on: – Increased Teacher Retention – Bi-lingual Teaching – Inclusion – Kindergarten Readiness – Private/public Collaboration – Appropriate cognitive, social and emotional development – Safety programs for center employees PACE as a partner for Early Childhood Education • Health Insurance Coverage • Worker’s Comp Insurance Discounts • Liability Insurance Rebates • Professional Growth Hours • Buying programs through child care supply companies • Legal Representation • Lobbyist & Advocate • Personnel Management Advisor • Discounts on carrentals, amusement parks etc. Membership Types Center/School Membership • Who: Child Care Centers, receive all benefits Dues: $60 Application Fee & $100 + $2 per total licensed capacity (Maximum $2,000, not including national schools) Individual Membership • Who: An individual (teacher, student, family child care home) can not own or direct a Child Care Center Dues: Flat rate-$50 Sustaining Membership • Who: Any former owner of a PACE member school who wishes to continue supporting PACE Dues: Flat rate-$50 Associate Membership • Who: A business serving the child care profession Dues: $200 per site (maximum of $2,000) National Child Care Association (NCCA) PACE Members automatically become members of NCCA (National Child Care Association). NCCA Members benefit from national representation, professional development opportunities such as credentialing and accreditation programs and discounts on school supplies from the Approved Buying Club (ABC). PACE’s California Children’s Project (PCCP) • PACE’s 501(c)3 – Non –Profit Arm • Dedicated 7 person board • Vice President of PACE is President of PCCP PACE Staff Executive Director Gina Ayllon 415-749-6851 x153 gina@pacenet.org Project and Finance Manager Li-Ming Pu 415-749-6851 x154 li-ming@pacenet.org Association Assistant Maria Ruiz 415-749-6851 x151 Maria@pacenet.org PACE Policy Liaison Dennis Vicars 415-749-6851 x105 Dennis@pacenet.org Lobbyist Tim Fitzharris t.fitzharris@attbi.com 916-359-8646