International Association of Child Development Programs
HISTORY
IACDP HISTORY – OUR STORY
"The IACDP is about enhancing the Children's Development Industry by harnessing the collective of the industry (associations, suppliers, child development centers) - Internationally and Interdisciplinary - through facilitated communication.We build a Standard of Excellence one intentional conversation, project, and conference at a time."
The gradual evolution of the Child Development Industry has now reached an inflection point from which we, working together, can positively impact children, families, staff professionals, communities and the world.
For decades, the Child Development Industry associations, suppliers, child activity centers (sports, arts, education) and educators have consistently improved their services. The TRUE HEROES are YOU, our IACDP members.
Our industry CHILD ACTIVITY CENTERS have grown in the scope of their programming, in their business operations, and in the quality of their services. Business owners and their management teams have created an ecosphere of vital and valuable organizations globally. Working together globally across the sports, arts, and education fields will reinforce best practices.
Our industry SUPPLIERS have matured into sophisticated providers of an array of services and products, including equipment, insurance, business management software, financial services, instructor education and much more. Working together, suppliers can further enhance their value to the industry.
Our industry ASSOCIATIONS have striven to keep up with all of the changes in the operating environment, which has been a real challenge in recent years. Their goal is to remain relevant by delivering quality services and communication to their specific sport, art or education industry segment and/or country. Working together, associations can further enhance their value to the industry.
Our industry INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS have a tremendous impact on our industry in terms of the professional designations, research, and natural inclination to work together for the delivery of quality education to children
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