Call for Applications: Standards Ambassador Initiative

DEC is sponsoring a new initiative to promote the adoption, alignment, or integration of EI/ECSE Standards and resources into systems (i.e., local, regional, state/territory) that serve young children and their families. The pilot program will identify a Standards Ambassador(s) for each of a small number of states/territories.

The roles and expectations for the EI/ECSE Standards Ambassador are to:

• Promote awareness of the EI/ECSE Standards;

• Support higher education faculty and professional development providers in using the Standards;

• Promote the adoption, alignment, or integration of Standards within state or territory licensure language;

• Develop an annual action plan and submit an individual monthly report;

• Serve for a minimum of two years;

• Participate in monthly meetings with the DEC Office and other Ambassadors; and

• Be a current member of CEC/DEC (can join upon acceptance).

The benefits of being an EI/ECSE Standards Ambassador are:

• Recognition of service activities within DEC,

• A digital badge,

• Discount on 2026 DEC conference registration,

• Opportunity to network with and learn from individuals across the United States, and

• Access to a repository of resources for Standards Ambassadors.

Complete this form to apply to be a Standards Ambassador here. Applications are open until Monday, November 24th, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time.