A Global Leader in Early Childhood Education
OMEP-USA advocates for the rights and well-being of all children here in the United States and across the Globe. In honor of World Children's Day, consider reaching out to your local and state representatives and asking them to support the CRC. To learn more about the convention please visit [Convention on the Rights of the Child | OHCHR]
Our Focus Areas
Education for Sustainable Development
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) – OMEP (omepworld.org).The program began in 2008 within the framework of the Decade on Sustainable Development promoted by UNESCO with the support of the University of Gothenburg.
General Objective: Increase awareness about ESD among OMEP members, young children and the field of early childhood education, considering a child-oriented perspective through the development of research and the elaboration of educational action projects.
Important Dates and Commemorations
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OMEP-USA is one of more than 70 national committees or chapters of World OMEP. OMEP-USA members are diverse and represent early childhood and K-20 educators and administrators, health and social service workers, policymakers, lawyers, journalists, parents, activists and many other early childhood advocates.
OMEP-USA works locally, nationally, and internationally to promote the health, development, rights and education of the world’s children and families. We advocate for high-quality early education for all children everywhere by educating ourselves and others about important issues related to children, families and early education. This enables us to speak up for children whenever and wherever the opportunity arises.