Membership
Members are truly the heart of
Illinois AEYC. In addition to being a member of the nation's largest
early childhood professional organization, membership in Illinois AEYC
brings with it many benefits...
Your benefits as a member
Members
of Illinois AEYC are also members of the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and enjoy important and valuable
benefits at the national, state and local levels.
Benefits On the National Level
- Voting rights
- Reduced rates at conferences
- Subscription to the journal “Young Children”
- Option of purchasing insurance
- Opportunity to join more than 100,000 members nationally who work on behalf of young children
Benefits On the State Level
- Professional development opportunities- reduced rates at conference
- Opportunity for public policy impact and information- sign on to Illinois Children's Champions listserv
- Technical and financial assistance with accreditation efforts
- Access to Illinois AEYC's web based online community
- Specific
Illinois information and updates (both printed and electronic) on
issues impacting children, families and early childhood professionals
Benefits At the Local Level
- Networking with other early childhood professionals
- Opportunity to develop your leadership skills
- Joining together on public policy issues
- Discounts on conference registrations
- Professional development opportunities
- Community and Affliate Chapter events!