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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

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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:

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OKAEYC

Since our founding in 1955, OKAEYC has been committed to advancing the field of early childhood education in Oklahoma. As a proud affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA), we bring nearly 70 years of dedication and advocacy to support early educators and families working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of young children.

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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.

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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.

What I like about being and OKAEYC member.....

Members

"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." -Norman

"Professional status"-Norman

Member

"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." -OKC

Member

"Keeps the industry connected with new information and changes to the work force of Early Childhood. The collective voice of states will help to drive new legislation that will impact the overall system."- Stillwater

"I find it empowering to be part of something greater than myself. Being among advocates, educators, and families, and having organizations like NAEYC and SECA, which are the oldest in the profession, brings a sense of empowerment to a field often perceived as lesser." -Edmond

Members

"I love learning about all that is happening in our world of childcare, and I want to make a difference for the children in our care and the teachers and families we work with."

-OKC

"Being a member of OKAEYC is full of benefits. Plus the board members/committee members are the sweetest! "- OKC

Members

"I feel more connected and professional" -Edmond

"Training opportunities" -Altus

"being an OKAEYC member gives me the platform to have a VOICE that brings change for the better to the early childhood industry."

"Children are not distractions from more important work. They are the most important work."- C.S. Lewis

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