Michigan Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

Explore the newly adopted standards and discover training and resources to support your practice.

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2025 Michigan AEYC Infant Toddler Conference - November 7, 2025

The 2025 Michigan AEYC Infant Toddler Conference is your essential gathering to explore the latest research, best practices, and innovative strategies for supporting infant and toddler development. Join early childhood professionals from across the state for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking.


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2025 Fall Director Cohort for the Director Network Program will begin on November 10, 2025

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 10, 2026 in Marquette

Gain exposure to hundreds of early childhood educators, administrators, and program leaders who are deeply invested in professional growth and seeking the best resources for their classrooms and programs.

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Join us for the Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference, taking place March 5-7, 2026, at the Amway Grand Plaza & DeVos Convention Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Join us for the Michigan AEYC 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference taking place March 5-7, 2026, at the Amway Grand Plaza & DeVos Convention Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

✅ Connect with early childhood professionals from across Michigan
✅ Gain fresh ideas and strategies to bring back to your classroom, program, or community
✅ Save money when you register early!

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. Using the NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies can help frame our field in ways that reflect our shared values and support the journey of professionalization. Together, we can highlight how individual learning contributes to a stronger, more connected profession.


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