Michigan Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

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Spring 2026 Early Foundations Cohort  - Registration is OPEN NOW!

Register Today! Are you new to Early Childhood Education or in a new role? The Spring 2026 Early Foundations Cohort begins Monday, March 9, 2026, and runs through Friday, June 26, 2026. This 4-month virtual training and coaching program is designed to support new staff and staff in new positions by building the immediate skills needed to be successful in the classroom.

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2026 Spring Director and Administrator Cohort - Coming Soon!

This dynamic program offers a perfect blend of synchronous and asynchronous training, providing a comprehensive exploration of key leadership topics each month.
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2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference on March 5-7, 2026 in Grand Rapids - Early Bird Registration is OPEN!

This year’s theme, Your Journey, Your Growth, Our Profession, invites you to thoughtfully connect both the personal growth of educators and the ongoing advancement of the early childhood education field.
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The 2025 MiLEAP Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers Training is now available in the Michigan AEYC Knowledge Center!

Visit today to review the updated regulations, explore training, and ensure your program is ready to meet the new requirements.
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Mark Your Calendar! Capital Day on March 21, 2026 at the Lansing Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, MI

Coming Soon: Capital Day 2026! Get ready to join advocates, community leaders, educators, and changemakers from across Michigan for Capital Day 2026 — a day dedicated to amplifying voices, strengthening connections, and shaping the future of our early childhood communities.

2026 Michigan AEYC Upper Peninsula Conference on April 9-10, 2026 in Marquette, Michigan

Save Your Seat! Michigan AEYC UP Conference in Marquette, MI, on April 9–10, 2026. Join early childhood educators, administrators, and advocates for learning and connection at the Northern Center, Northern Michigan University.
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Join us for two great conferences, the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference on March 5-7, 2026, and the Upper Peninsula Conference on April 9-10, 2026.

Have You Heard? Sonia Manzano is coming to Grand Rapids for the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference! We’re thrilled to welcome Sonia Manzano — known to millions as the beloved “Maria” from Sesame Street and the creative force behind Alma’s Way on PBS KIDS — as a featured speaker at the 2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference on March 5–7, 2026, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI. Early-bird registration ends January 16, 2026 — don’t miss your chance to save your seat! Register Today: https://events.resultsathand.com/miaeyc/3468/registration/1492-Attendee-Registration
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