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Iowa AEYC offers a variety of programs to help early childhood professionals build their skills and provide high quality education for young children.
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We are getting closer to the 2026 Child Care Day on the Hill!
Get ready to meet with lawmakers by joining us for a virtual training on either February 3rd or February 5th.
We want YOU to join us to make YOUR voice heard!
February 3rd training: dayonthehill3.eventbrite.com
February 5th training: dayonthehill5.eventbrite.com
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An Iowa AEYC member meeting is coming to Iowa City!
This meeting is open to current and prospective members.
Meet Iowa AEYC staff and board members in Iowa City on February 4th. Learn about member benefits, upcoming events, and ways to get involved!
This meeting is open to current and prospective members – we hope to see you there! Sign up now: www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-aeyc-member-meeting-iowa-city-tickets-1754958781959?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Iowa AEYC is excited to offer an opportunity for ECE professionals in Iowa who do not currently have an Iowa AEYC/NAEYC membership!
Our Giving Tuesday campaign was a success, and we can provide 10 first-year memberships to individuals within the early care community! Deadline to apply is January 7th.
Apply here: iowaaeyc.org/membership-application/
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Would you like to become an adult educator through Iowa AEYC?
Join this workshop to learn tips and strategies for making your trainings effective and engaging! Participants will learn basic adult learning principles, instructional components, how to write learning outcomes, and strategies for making trainings stick.
As an adult educator through Iowa AEYC, it is required that you renew your training for the role every 3 years.
Register for this training today:
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Hoping to attend the Iowa AEYC Spring Institute in May? We have great news for you – we are offering a limited number of full scholarships to attend! Join us for a weekend full of learning and connecting with early childhood education professionals at the Sheraton in West Des Moines.
For more information on this scholarship, visit: iowaaeyc.org/events/spring-institute/spring-institute-scholarship-application/
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Congratulations to our November early care and education professional who earned her CDA® Credential.
We are proud to recognize Jane Smith from St. Matthews in Cedar Rapids!
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Thank you! 😊
Congratulations!!
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Thank you to everyone who donated to Iowa AEYC during our Giving Tuesday campaign!
We were able to reach our goal of raising money to provide 10 first-year memberships to early care and education professionals across Iowa ✨ Stay tuned for more details!
To learn more about the Iowa AEYC membership, visit: iowaaeyc.org/membership/
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Save the Date! Spring Institute 2026 🤩
🗓️ May 1st and 2nd, 2026
📍 Sheraton, West Des Moines
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🚨Deadline extended!🚨
If you are interested in applying for our TEACH Counselor position, you now have until January 6th to get your application in.🌟 We are hiring! 🌟
If you’re looking for a new role in the early childhood profession, we would encourage you to apply to be a TEACH Counselor! Our TEACH Counselors work alongside early childhood professionals looking to earn more education in the field.
This is a full-time position located at our West Des Moines office!
For more information on the position and the application, please visit our website: iowaaeyc.org/about-us/employment/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOT7ptleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0Z2xLbTZWUTlJWXVCTl…
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Congratulations to the Iowa AEYC members who received scholarships to attend the The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual conference this year, alongside the Iowa AEYC staff and board!
Our state was very well represented at this year’s conference, with 38 attendees from Iowa. This strong presence extended to facilitation at NAEYC Leadership Day, content-expert presenters, and representation on the NAEYC Governing Board.
The Iowa AEYC attendees were able to connect with a variety of early childhood professionals! Scholarship winners were able to leave the conference with more confidence in how to take small and consistent steps throughout the year to strengthen Iowa’s Early Childhood Education system and support children, families, and the workforce.
Is this an opportunity that you would like to experience in the future? Subscribe to our newsletter and get updates on when the scholarship opens again!
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