WAEYC Membership

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WAEYC is a State Affiliate of NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children).  NAEYC represents more than 80,000 educators, policy makers, researchers, practitioners and parents. Our network of more than 300 Local Affiliate Chapters is not only nationwide, but also extends to Puerto Rico and across Europe.  Likewise, through Global Alliance for the Education of Young Children, NAEYC also partners with organizations outside the United States who share NAEYC´s commitment to children and excellence in education.

Washington State has 11 Local Affiliates that join with WAEYC (state level) and NAEYC (national level) to work toward the goal of providing high−quality early education and care to all young children, while offering a professional development resource for adults.

We support our 11 local Affiliate Chapters throughout the entire state of Washington. All affiliates offer membership services and educational opportunities for each local community.

Comprehensive Membership: $85
Same member benefits as Regular membership but also includes extra five to six publications (over a $100 value) released throughout the year.

Regular Membership: $50

• 20% discount on prices in NAEYC's online store of hundreds of books, videos, brochures, and posters
• Six electronic issues of Young Children
• Choice of receiving printed publications of either five Young Children issues or Teaching Young Children. issues (available in English and Spanish). Members that select Teaching Young Children will also receive a Spotlight book. (Members may choose to receive both Young Children and Teaching Young Children at an additional cost.)
• Reduced registration fees at NAEYC conferences and seminars, including NAEYC's Annual Conference, the world´s largest early education conference
• Reduced registration fees at WAEYC and local affiliate chapter conferences, such as WAEYC Annual Conference and WAEYC Spanish Conference.
• Voting rights in NAEYC, WAEYC, and local affiliate chapter elections
• Reduced subscription fees for Early Childhood Research Quarterly, Exchange Magazine, Highlights High Five, and Education Week
• Opportunities to participate in various insurance plans, such as professional liability insurance
• Access to Members Only areas at the NAEYC website
• Choice to receive regular updates and action alerts about federal and state early childhood policy issues from Children's Champions.
• Member discounts in Washington State

Student Membership: $38
Same member benefits as the Regular membership. This membership is available to students currently enrolled in professional preparation programs (CDA, associate, baccalaureate, or graduation degrees).

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Updated: December 15, 2011