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 - OPEN NOW!

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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Save-The-Date for the 2027 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference on April 29-May 1, 2027 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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FREE Professional Development: MiLEAP Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers Training are 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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Capital Day on March 21, 2026 at the Lansing Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, MI

Capital Day 2026! Registered attendees will 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.

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

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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Learn. Connect. Grow. Save Your Seat for the 2026 Michigan AEYC Upper Peninsula Conference is coming to Marquette, Michigan, on Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Friday, April 10, 2026! Experience: Six hours of engaging professional development SCECH credits available Continental breakfast and lunch included Attendance automatically recorded in MiRegistry As Michigan AEYC transitions to hosting the UP Early Childhood Conference, our goal is to ensure this event remains accessible and responsive to the needs of the Upper Peninsula’s early childhood community. We understand that our standard registration rates are higher than what attendees have historically paid for this conference. Based on feedback on registration costs, we are pleased to share that we have reduced registration rates for this year’s event.
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Join us for the Upper Peninsula Conference on April 9-10, 2026 in Marquette, Michigan.

Join us in Marquette, Michigan, for the 2026 Michigan AEYC Upper Peninsula Conference, April 9–10, 2026! In partnership with MiLEAP and MAISA, we’re offering a FREE pre-conference Literacy Day of Learning on Thursday, April 9. Add it to your registration at no cost and earn six additional training hours as we kick off the conference together.

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