Why Join

Early educators and families work every day to make a difference in the lives of young children. OKAEYC works to support these remarkable individuals by amplifying their voices, and passionately advocating for what we know to be right for children, their families, and educators.
OKAEYC is an affiliate of NAEYC and SECA. Join one or both to get exclusive perks as a member. (Be sure to select that you are an Oklahoma affiliate.)

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Member Benefits

SECA

The Southern Early Childhood Association is an organization that has served early childhood professionals of the South for over 70 years. When you join SECA, you become a member of a group that counts thousands of early childhood professionals as part of the team.

The Southern Early Childhood Association is committed to two outcomes:

To further the development of knowledge and understanding of young children and the dissemination of such information.
To contribute to the professional growth of persons working with and for young children.

Benefits include:

Discounts on annual conferences
Visit our store to see the savings on publications for SECA members https://seca.wildapricot.org/Store

OKAEYC

Joining your local affiliate keeps you connected with colleagues and strengthens the industry by fostering a sense of belonging and networking. Local affiliates provide discounts, professional development opportunities, conferences, and events, while also linking you to local resources throughout the state, including advocacy initiatives. OKAEY is continually expanding and discovering new ways to assist Early Childhood providers and families by introducing programs that support our most vulnerable population.

NAEYC

NAEYC offers a robust suite of national resources and local offerings to provide NAEYC members access to cutting-edge content and professional development through online communities, publications, events and more.

Benefits include:

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, including professional liability insurance.
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.

Plus:

A subscription to one of NAEYC’s award-winning periodicals. Choose from five issues of Young Children 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.
Complimentary registration for one NAEYC online professional learning course during your membership year.

Jana Cornelius, OKC

My OKAEYC membership means a lot to me and supports the work I do for the early childhood industry. OKAEYC amplifies my voice and supports me in advocating for what is right for children and their educators.

Carina Amrine, OKC

Membership provides access to conferences and discussion boards with early childhood professionals beyond Oklahoma, fostering valuable connections statewide. As a lifelong learner, I value the current articles and research available to me. My network of members has become a reliable source of encouragement and support. I will continue my active membership to engage in national discussions and advocate for children and their professionals.