The Week of the Young Child is a national movement sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), promoting the importance of high-quality early learning.  This year, the week takes place from April 5 through the 11. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Child and Family Services have teamed up to recognize outstanding early childhood professionals nominated by their peers across the state. PPS is very grateful to our early childhood professionals for all that you do for our youngest students! Learn more and see resources.