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Infant Toddler Conference


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The 2024 Infant Toddler Conference will take place in-person on November 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit in Dearborn, Michigan.

The 2024 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.

Discover how to create nurturing environments, build strong relationships, and promote optimal growth in our youngest learners.  

Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your career, this conference offers invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance your practice.

Infant and toddler caregivers, home based caregivers, Early Head Start, Early On, Even Start, First Families, administrators, and all who touch the lives of Michigan’s infant and toddler population are invited to network, engage with your peers and learn from the best at this year’s conference.

Accomodations

A limited number of rooms at a discounted rate is reserved at the conference headquarters, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit - Dearborn for November 12, 2024 through November 15, 2024. Booking your room is simple, just click HERE to receive your the preferred rate. Discounted rate ends November 1, 2024.

Registration Fees

Michigan AEYC Member (Standard Level Member or above): $125

Michigan AEYC Entry Level Member: $195

Non-Member PLUS Michigan AEYC Standard Level Membership: $195

Student / T.E.A.C.H. Recipient: $100

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Keynote Speaker, Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed

Raelene Ostberg is the founder of Thriving Together, an organization that provides engaging, inspiring, and transformative educational experiences to support early childhood educators in their critical work. With the vital support of childcare providers, Raelene was able to raise her two daughters, work 20 years in early childhood classrooms, study stress with Mayo’s Stress-free Living Program, and obtain a BA in Theater and an M.Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota. The last 14 years, Raelene has entertained and inspired thousands of early childhood professionals who appreciate her realistic, evidence-based strategies with immediate application. Participants love Raelene’s dynamic energy, infectious enthusiasm, and theatrical storytelling that bring the techniques to life!