There are so many challenges that hinder ECE professionals from successfully advocating for continued support, that many are inclined to simply not participate. However, as one of our guests says, "you're either at the table or on the menu." Fortunately there are new ways to advocate and simple steps that any ECE professional can take to ensure support for the field.

Rae Pica with Suzanne Gellens, Executive Director of the Florida AEYC; Aaron Carrara, President and Board Chair of the Texas AEYC, works for Metropolitan Montessori Schools in Houston, Texas; Kristen Kerr is the Executive Director of the New York AEYC; and Sandra Giarde, Executive Director, California Association for the Education of Young Children.