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WAEYC is an affiliate of NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children). NAEYC represents more than 105, 000 educators, policy makers, researchers, practitioners and parents. Our network of more than 450 Local Affiliate Chapters is not only nationwide, but extends to Japan, Korea, Puerto Rico, Guam, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, and all over Europe. Washington State has 13 Local Affiliates that join with WAEYC (state level) and NAEYC (national level) to work toward the goal of providing quality programs for young children while offering a professional development resource for adults.

We support our 13 local Affiliate Chapters throughout Washington. All affiliates offer membership services and educational opportunities for each local community.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Young Children, NAEYC's award-winning journal, published 6 times a year.
The Kaleidoscope, WAEYC's e-mail newsletter, which provides information about membership in WA.
Access to the Members Only area of the NAEYC website, which includes interest communities and forums.
Discounted rates at NAEYC's annual conference, the world's largest early education conference.
Discounted rates at local affiliate conferences/seminars.
Voting rights in NAEYC, WAEYC and local affiliate chapter elections.
Many leadership opportunities.
Reduced registration fees at NAEYC, WAEYC and your local affiliate sponsored conferences/seminars.
Reduced subscription fees for Early Childhood Research Quarterly.
Membership scholarships.
Insurance plan opportunities.
Access to the Children's Champions Web-based Action Center.