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"My initial years in a K-2 elementary building were made much smoother because of the training and support from the local membership."

"I have always included my membership in my resumes. I think that makes a statement about my sense of professionalism."

"It will open up a whole new world of opportunities and information for you to grow professionally."

"Join! It's a great value. The journals, Beacon, public policy alerts and reduced conference rates can't be beat. It's a superb professional organization."

Who Should Join?
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Chlld Care Center Teachers
  • Head Start Teachers
  • Kindergarten Teachers
  • Primary School Teachers
  • Nannies
  • Family Child Care Providers
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Program Directors
  • Elementary School Principals
  • College Faculty
  • Licensing Consultants
  • Resource and Referral Staff
  • Early Childhood Support Staff
  • Anyone Interested in Quality Education for Young Children


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Michigan AEYC Membership
Professional Development

Annual conferences and frequent workshops address your needs as a professional working with young children. Formal presentations and informal networking, valuable workshops, and educational exhibits provide you with new ideas and contacts. Attendance at local, state, Midwest and National AEYC conferences keeps you up-to-date. Through association publications and conferences, you gain knowledge and skills that enhance your potential for employment and promotion.

Note: New and existing NAEYC membership includes a subscription to the NAEYC print publication package of your choice: Six issues of Young Children or five issues of Teaching Young Children (English or Spanish.)
Young Children

Young Children is a peer-reviewed, professional journal published bimonthly by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Young Children issues are organized around topical clusters that devote special attention to issues in the field of early childhood education.

Teaching Young Children

Each issue provides useful, research-based ideas that teachers can use in their classrooms.

Beacon

Stay current with news, events, legislation, and people around the state with MiAEYC's newsletter, Beacon. Be informed about innovative classroom practices, issues in early childhood education, research, and reviews with Young Children, NAEYC's journal.

Month of the Young Child®

Each April, Michigan communities, organizations and individuals recognize the needs of children and their families through MOYC® activities. MiAEYC invites you to join in this awareness campaign and celebration.

Grant Programs

You can apply for grants ranging from $100 to $1,500 through four separate AEYC programs.

Legislative Updates

MiAEYC keeps you informed of relevant legislation and actively advocates positions beneficial to young children, their families and early childhood professionals.

Affiliations

You are encouraged to join AEYC through an affiliate chapter, and to take advantage of local programs and benefits.You will automatically become a member of the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.