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 conference
- 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 Illinois AEYC conference and chapter events across the stae
- Opportunity for public policy impact and information- sign on to Illinois
- Eligibility to be nominated for the Children’s Champion Award
- Opportunites to particpate in our Committees
- 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 chapter event registrations
- Professional development opportunities
- Community and Affiliate Chapter events!