The National Workforce Registry Alliance (the Alliance) is an association comprised of members from throughout the country who oversee early childhood workforce data systems. In NYC, the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute operates the Aspire Registry, New York’s early childhood workforce database under the leadership of Diana Diaz. The Institute is proud to announce that Diana has been elected to the office of President for the Alliance. The Aspire Registry database and statewide training calendar for early childhood and school-age professionals helps teachers, providers, directors, trainers, and anyone who works with children to keep track of important information about their careers, including education and employment history, professional development experiences, and a whole host of demographic data that helps us understand and support career advancement. The Aspire Registry is also used by regulatory agencies to ensure that early childhood educators meet the requirements for qualifications and professional development as set forth in the statute.
Diana has been active in the Alliance and has served on the Board of Directors in the past. She will begin her term as President-Elect in the fall and then will serve a 2-year term as President of the Alliance in a year. In this role, Diana will provide leadership to a Board of Directors that informs and strengthens the early childhood and afterschool workforce through collaboration with state registry systems and national partners. The Institute commends Diana for accepting the responsibility of this profound leadership position.
The Aspire Registry and the Institute’s other initiatives continue to translate proven approaches and research into policy and practice to create a comprehensive system for teachers, directors, administrators, policy leaders, funders, and other individuals who want to create an exemplary and well-compensated early childhood workforce.
