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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.
The latest from Iowa AEYC
At our Governing Board retreat last weekend, we had the honor to thank and celebrate two long-time Board members and their completion of their terms of service.
Dr. Brian Kingrey has served with the Iowa AEYC Governing Board in nine different capacities since the beginning of his service in 2009. He will be stepping down from his current position as Treasurer, and we are grateful for his 16 years of service.
Additionally, Crystal Abbe will be stepping down after fulfilling her final term as Vice President. Crystal has been on our Board since 2016, serving in four different positions, and we thank her for her dedication to our mission and organization.
Let’s give a big congratulations to these two for living out their passion for the early childhood profession!
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Thank you both for your years of sacrificial service. Blessings to you in your new endeavors. ♥️
Thank you so much Crystal for all you do for children ❤️
Congratulations! Thank you both for all you've done!
Presenting our Saturday morning keynote for the Fall Institute: Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson!
Dr. Johnson is a long-time educator with a passion for helping other educators. Her interactive session will talk about the importance of balancing our leading and learning processes. She will use her own experiences to show the participants that their efforts do matter, and that success can come in all colors, sizes, genders and backgrounds. When we can believe in making a difference, we set all of our educators up for success!
To register to hear from Dr. Johnson, click here: 2025fallparticipant.eventbrite.com
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We were excited to welcome our entire Governing Board and PEG co-chairs to West Des Moines last weekend for our annual Governing Board retreat!
It is refreshing to be able to take time to connect with one another at our annual retreats! We were able to honor outgoing Governing Board members (stay tuned for more about them!) and welcome in new ones.
Our Governing Board does so much important work in guiding Iowa AEYC and we are grateful for their time and effort!
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Family child care providers!
We have a fun meeting coming up just for you! Tune into this video, shared by our Family Child Care Professional Engagement Group Co-Chair Justina, to learn more about the meeting on July 27 in Iowa City!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/family-child-care-peg-in-person-tickets-1442414834599?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Fall Institute registration is open and we want you to know about the discounts we have available to attend!
The first and easiest way to receive a discount is to simply register early! Our early bird registration discounts are good through September 3, and prices will jump after that, so be sure to take advantage! (Plus, the earlier you register, the more likely it is that you’ll be placed in your preferred classes!)
The second way you can get a discount is by becoming an ✨Iowa AEYC/NAEYC member✨! The difference between member and non-member pricing is the exact cost of a one-year membership, so if you purchase a membership, your member discount will not only get you all of the amazing member benefits, but also will save you significant money on registering for our Fall and Spring Institutes!
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Melissa McCloud Zellmer, Peggy Wurster Hardy, Kayla Mae Samo
Looking to earn more education? Don’t miss out on our TEACH scholarship!
The TEACH scholarship can help you earn your CDA, AA, or BA at a fraction of the cost. If you’re working in the early childhood field and want help paying for your tuition, books, and more, be sure to apply soon!
The application deadline is just around the corner, one week from today: July 15.
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Coming soon to the Fall Institute near you… The Childcare Whisperer!
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Ty as our Friday morning keynote at the 2025 Fall Institute! Mr. Ty is a world-renowned (and TikTok famous!) speaker whose message and teachings will be sure to inspire you and give you actionable insights into the child care field.
Registration is now open: 2025fallparticipant.eventbrite.com
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Iowa AEYC’s office will be closed today in observance of 4th of July. We will reopen Monday at 8 AM!
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Exciting changes coming your way!
We’re ecstatic to announce that our TEACH scholarship to earn your CDA has changed so that you can pay a smaller co-pay and earn a larger bonus!
Effective July 1, we have changed the TEACH CDA scholarship to reflect the increased cost of the CDA Credential ($525 effective August 1). In doing so, we are:
✅Decreasing the co-pay (from $65 to $50) and
✅Increasing the completion bonus (from $200 to $800)
Once you’ve earned your CDA, your level of education may make you eligible for WAGE$, which in turn can offer you an annual supplement of at least $550. If you stay in your current program for two years, you could earn two of these supplements, totaling $1100 (or more)!
If you haven’t earned your CDA yet, what are you waiting for? You could earn $1900 or more just for completing it!
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Alyssa Marie
The changes are LIVE!
The updated WAGE$ scale is officially in effect! Tag someone below who may be eligible for these increased salary supplements👇
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Are public school teacher in the state of Iowa eligible for this?
I have an active teaching license but have moved into an administrative role. However, I still help in the classrooms from time to time. Am I eligible to apply?
Taylor Rae Nuehring
Registration for the 2025 Fall Institute is now open!
Our Fall Institute is taking place October 3-4 at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona! This is our largest professional development event of the year, with over 600 attendees and dozens of breakout sessions to choose from. It promises to be an absolute blast this year!
For more information about the Fall Institute (including our all-star lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions), visit: iowaaeyc.org/events/fall-institute/
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