Judy Bonner Child Development Center

Student Organizations

Student Organizations

What is TOYC?

Tide’s Organization for Young Children (TOYC) is a student professional organization.

Tide’s Organization for Young Children (TOYC) is a sponsored UA program for all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other persons in the community who are concerned with the education and welfare of young children.

The purpose of TOYC is:
1. To make the community and student more aware of the needs of young children.
2. To be informed of current legislation and trends concerning young children on the national, and local level.
3. To stimulate professional growth.
4. To seek contact with professionals in the field of young children. Meeting Day: First Tuesday of Every Month
Meeting Time: 6:00 pm
Meeting Location: Judy Bonner Development Center (JBCDC) or other building on campus

Why should I join?

*Connect with other individuals who are practicing professionals in early childhood education and adjacent fields
*Learn more about early childhood education as a profession, such as: current policies and legislation that impact young children and teachers of young children; relevant professional organizations, like the National Association for the Education of Young Children; and important job readiness skills
*Build a professional network of peers and colleagues
* Get involved in our campus and local communities through various events oriented to community service, philanthropic participation, and professional development across the academic year.

Membership

Visit The Source to learn how to join TOYC.

Contact Information

To learn more about Tide’s Organization for Young Children, please visit Source
Dr. Blitch
Phone: (205) 348-8149

Links

The following links may be of interest to those working with or for young children:
NAEYC
NACA (National Association of Child Advocates)
Children’s Defense Fund
NCCP (National Center for Children in Poverty)
Child Trends
Early Childhood Research and Practice (internet journal)
Child Care Exchange
U.S. Department of Education
Alabama Department of Human Resources
U.S. Department of Education
Week of the Young Child
Early Childhood News
Center on the Developing Child
All About Young Children Zero to Three
North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
Professional Licensure


What is ACL?

The Association of Child Life (ACL) is a student professional organization. ACL is the student organization for students interested in learning more about working with children of all ages in the medical settings. The goal of this group is to provide philanthropic activities for the pediatric population while further learning about how to care for the psychosocial care of hospitalized children.

Why should I join?

*Meet professionals in your field
*Meet other UA students in your field
*Learn about the many different dimensions of the child life major
*Get involved in campus, community, and national pediatric philanthropic activities
*Learn about current trends in child life

Membership

Membership into ACL is open to any student interested in working with children and families particularly in the medical setting. There is an annual $10.00 membership fee. To become a member, attend the next monthly meeting and ask about becoming a member. You will simply need to fill out a membership information form and pay the annual membership fee. Forms may be submitted at the ACL meeting or to the faculty sponsor listed below. (Association of Child Life application)

Contact Information

To learn more information about becoming a member of the Association of Child Life contact:
Dr. Sherwood Burns-Nader
(205) 348-6269
sburns@ches.ua.edu

Links

The following link is for those interested in learning more about the field of child life:
www.childlife.org