Delgado Education Association

Delgado Education Association (DEA)

 DEA is a strong, well-organized student association of future professionals majoring in Care & Development of Young Children and related professions.

It is part of the Delgado College Student Government Association (SGA).

Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster strong leadership qualities within our future educators.

We intend to do so by offering numerous educational opportunities through workshops, seminars, and conferences.

We aspire to have each our members stand as affiliates of the National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC).

Joining DEA

New members may join by completing an application and submitting it to an advisor or officer plus joining NAEYC (contact: naeyc.org )

New members are advised to speak to a DEA advisor to fill out the membership survey.

DEA Advisors:

City Park Campus

Ms. Lisa Melson
504 671-6511
lmelso@dcc.edu

Ms. Barbara Thomas
 504 671-6510
bthoma2@dcc.edu

 
West Bank Campus

Ms. Shelly Rheams
504-762-3227
mrheam@dcc.edu

Requirements for Active Membership

�         Enrollment in Delgado Community College

�         Attendance at monthly DEA meetings and/or participation in fundraising activities

�         Membership in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ($35.00 annual student membership fee)

To join, contact naeyc.org

�         Attendance at community and organizational professional events such as the Jamboree, Day of the Young Child, Student Expo/Display, and seminars

Benefits of Active Membership

• Members of NAEYC automatically hold membership in the DEA, The Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children (LAEYC) and the Greater New Orleans Association for the Education of Young Children (GNOAEYC)
  
• Members of NAEYC receive journals and reduced or free entrance to many seminars and activities  

• Professional conferences, seminars, and workshops enhance résumé and career
  
• Network with Early Childhood professionals and with students from Delgado and other colleges and universities  

• Attend monthly meetings where your voice can be heard concerning student issues  

• Gain leadership and organizational experiences by supporting the DEA and the SGA campus improvement efforts, fundraisers, and activities  

• Contribute to your college experience with extracurricular interests  

• Bring book learning to life with projects and activities  

• Join others who strive to improve situations for children and families in our community

Delgado Education Association (DEA)