Membership

Membership Levels: ENTRY LEVEL | STANDARD | PREMIUM | FAMILY

BECOME A MEMBER

If you have decided to join you may wonder, "What category is right for me?"

If you are a current member you may wonder, "With the NEW NAEYC, what are my current benefits?"

If you are a current member and considering renewing you may wonder, "With the NEW NAEYC, do I want to retain my current membership category or would another one meet my needs better?

All MAAEYC members, regardless of category receive the following benefits:

Network, volunteer, and leadership opportunities at both the state and local levels.
Voting rights in the MAAEYC elections.
MAAEYC e-newsletter.
Local Chapter services including conferences and training.

Entry Level Membership - $30

Entry Level membership ($30) is a digitally-based introduction to NAEYC and its diverse professional resources. Are you a student or young professional joining NAEYC for the first time? This is where to start!

Access to content you can use right away—such as ideas for implementing developmentally appropriate practice, fostering strong family engagement, and more— through NAEYC digital resources.
Access to NAEYC's Interest Forums, where you can connect with members who share your specific passion.
Discounted insurance offerings through the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE), including professional liability insurance, home, auto, and others.
20 percent discount on all orders from NAEYC's online store, as well as access to exclusive member-only resource sales during the year.
Exclusive access to member-only sessions at NAEYC events, including the member-only VIP lounge at Annual Conference and the member-only hour in the exhibit hall.
Registration opportunities for member-only events, including our Public Policy Forum, which brings members together in Washington, DC, to advance federal and state early childhood policy.
Discounted subscription rates for additional publications and resources: Early Childhood Research Quarterly, Exchange Magazine, Highlights High Five, Highlights Hello, and Education Week
15 percent tuition reduction with Walden University. Conditions apply, visit this page for more information.

Standard Level Membership - $69

NAEYC Standard membership ($69) ensures you're fully equipped as a professional, with the latest resources, events, research, discounts, and more.

Benefits at the Standard level include ALL Entry Level benefits, plus:

A subscription to one of NAEYC’s award-winning periodicals. Choose from five issues of Young Children (YC) or five issues of Teaching Young Children (TYC).
One complimentary NAEYC book, published and selected by NAEYC, delivered to you during your membership year.
Registration discounts for NAEYC’s events, including our Annual Conference and Professional Learning Institute.
Deep discounts and coupons for every teacher’s favorite retail and entertainment venues across the country.
One complimentary registration for one NAEYC online professional learning course during your membership year.
Full access to the digital archive of Young Children, which allows you to browse and download issues dating back to 1956 through 2015.

Premium Level Membership - $150

NAEYC Premium membership ($150) provides unparalleled access to NAEYC's robust suite of member benefits.

Premium members receive ALL benefits at the Entry and Standard levels, in addition to:

Subscriptions to both of NAEYC’s award-winning periodicals, Young Children (YC) and Teaching Young Children (TYC).
A total of four complimentary handpicked publications by NAEYC and delivered to you during your membership year, as well as one $20 coupon for an additional publication of your choice (for a total of 5 free books each year!).
Complimentary registration for two NAEYC online professional learning courses during your membership year.
Exclusive access to VIP events, such as book signings and networking sessions, at NAEYC’s Annual Conference and Professional Learning Institute.

Family Level Membership - $35

Family Membership ($35) This is an exciting, brand NEW membership option designed for members outside of the early learning profession, including parents, family members, and early childhood advocates.

Benefits include:

Access to exclusive NAEYC content specifically for families. Looking for high-quality early learning centers? Wondering how best to support your child’s learning once they get home from school? This is the membership option for you!
Access to NAEYC's Interest Forums, where you can connect with members to learn about specific topics in early childhood. A great resource for families!
Discounted insurance offerings, including home, auto, and life insurance.
20 percent discount on all orders from NAEYC's online store, as well as access to exclusive member-only sales during the year.
Discounted subscription rates for additional publications and resources: Early Childhood Research Quarterly, Exchange Magazine, Highlights High Five, Highlights Hello, and Education Week.

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