UP Conference | MIAEYC

Join us for the 2026 Michigan AEYC Upper Peninsula Conference in Marquette, Michigan, on Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 10, 2026!

As Michigan AEYC transitions to hosting the Upper Peninsula 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.

Conference Experience:

Six hours of engaging professional development
SCECH credits available
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Attendance automatically recorded in MiRegistry

Register Today for the Michigan AEYC Upper Peninsula Conference in Marquette, Mchigan at North Center, Northen Michigan University

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. We are excited to partner with MAISA and MiLEAP to offer a FREE pre-conference Literacy Day of Learning on Thursday, April 9. As a conference attendee, you may add this day to your registration at no additional cost and earn six additional training hours. We encourage you to take advantage of this in-depth literacy opportunity as we kick off the conference together.

FREE Literacy Day of Learning

We are excited to partner with MAISA and MiLEAP to offer a FREE pre-conference Literacy Day of Learning on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

As a conference attendee, you may add this day to your registration at no additional cost and earn six additional training hours. We encourage you to take advantage of this in-depth literacy opportunity as we kick off the conference together.

Following the pre-conference training, we invite you to join us on Thursday evening for the Conference Welcome Reception at the Holiday Inn of Marquette from 6 pm - 8 pm. Cash bar, light refreshments, and appetizers will be available.

4 R’s To Radical Resilience: How To Thrive When the Work Feels Heavy

In the world of early childhood education, you’re not just shaping young minds—you’re supporting families, advocating for your teams, and navigating ever-changing systems. It’s deeply meaningful work… but it can also be exhausting, especially when resources are tight, expectations are high, and the future feels uncertain.

The good news? Resilience isn’t just something you’re born with—it’s something you can build.

In this uplifting, practical, and energizing keynote, Mimi Brown will guide you through how to refill your cup, reframe the challenges, and reignite your sense of purpose—without burning out in the process. This session is like a reset button for your mindset and your spirit.