ACEI Purpose

	To promote the inherent rights, education, and well-being of all children in their homes, schools, and communities.
	To work for desirable conditions, programs and practices, for children from infancy through early adolescence.
	To bring into active cooperation all individuals and groups concerned with children.
	To raise the standard of preparation for those activities involved with the care and development of children.
	To encourage the continuous professional growth of educators.
	To focus the public's attention on the rights and needs of children and on the ways various programs must be adjusted to fit those rights and needs.