Top 10 Reasons for attending the
2019 Michigan AEYC Early Childhood Conference
1. Energize! Join 1,800+ early childhood educators during the Week of the Young Child™ in general sessions with exciting, nationally recognized keynote speakers.
2. Learn! Over 175 workshops are offered, it’s easy to find sessions that meet your needs and expand your knowledge and skills.
3. Explore! Check out the Learning Fair, Friday, 1:00-2:30 pm for information and ideas! The
Learning Fair Booklet will be posted at www.miaeyc.org.
4. View! Watch documentaries, No Small Matter, Thursday, 2:30-4:00 pm or Saturday, 11:45 am-4:00
pm, and Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Friday, 2:30-4:00 pm.
5. Complete! Add to or fulfill your mandated training hours for licensing, a range of 2-16.5 SCECHs available!
6. Network! Thursday and Friday, 11:45am-1:00 pm, bring your lunch, join a table and discuss current early education and care topics at the Hot
Topics Café.
7. Shop! Visit the exhibit area Thursday and Friday 10:05 am-5:30 pm to learn about and purchase art supplies, books, manipulatives, puppets and a variety of materials
and resources.
8. Bid! Going once, twice, sold! Attend Michigan AEYC’s silent auction on Thursday and Friday in the exhibit hall. Bid early, bid often, bid high! All proceeds benefit
Michigan AEYC’s Student Scholarships.
9. Enjoy! Again this year...Friday Night Fun!, 8:00-11:00 pm, DJ, karaoke, games, and trivia!
Cash bar available!
10. Join! Become a member of Michigan AEYC, the leading early childhood organization in Michigan. Access member-only benefits at the conference including registration
discounts, as well as the Membership Lounge with a member gift each day, 5 minute chair massages, networking, and more!
