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for young learners
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We are Community Advocates for Young Learners, or CAYL.
Our purpose is to organize, equip, and empower people to create change on behalf of children.
Our vision is a nation where the right to high quality early care and education is embedded in public policy, professional practice, and familial engagement.
what we stand for
our principles
Representative Leadership
Involving people in decisions that affect them.
Commitment to Diversity
Ensuring all voices are heard and bridging multiple perspectives.
Focused on Solutions
Embracing responsibility to create sustainable change.
Impact and Innovation
Taking action that is timely, relevant, and immediately actionable.
Building and Sharing Knowledge
Creating and disseminating strategic information to be used and understood by everyone.
what we publish
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who we support
our impact
school administrators preschools elementary school principals
early education centers directors family childcare programs
advocates educators after schools communities of color childcare workers
government agencies educators policy makers dual language learnersÂ
families higher education programs community leaders kindergartens
what programs we offer
our services
who we are
our staff
Dr. Valora Washington
CEO & President
Brenda Gadson
Chief Operating Officer
Elizabeth Spisich
Communication & Marketing Program Associate
Amanda Storth
Networks Program Manager
Wayne Ysaguirre
Chief Workforce Innovation Officer
Kelly Randlett
Program Administrator
Yvette Rodriguez
Fellowship Coordinator
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