Benefits of GAEYC Membership
GAEYC has different categories of membership to fit your needs. You can become a member of GAEYC through our national affiliate, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), or through our regional affiliate, the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) — or you can choose to affiliate with both. Each association has benefits for members, including reduced rates on conference registration and publications. Each membership category has different benefits. Check out the list below to see what you will get for your membership dollars. Ready to join, or want to know the cost of membership? Click here to go to the membership page.
Membership Options
Entry Membership
Standard Membership
Premium Membership
Family Membership
Group Membership
Entry Membership Benefits
If you join GAEYC and NAEYC only
Subscription to GAEYC email listserv and quarterly newsletters with content related to local events, career fairs, higher education programs, & professional development resources.
Free access to the Provider Resource Hub
Discounted registration to GAEYC professional development trainings
Can serve on GAEYC Board of Directors and vote at GAEYC annual business meeting
Access to NAEYC’s members-only tailored digital content via e-newsletters, the NAEYC app, webinars, and member content on NAEYC.org
Access to online Interest Forums
Access to insurance programs through NAEYC (brokered by Forest T. Jones/TIE)
20% discount in NAEYC’s online store
Pride of being a member and connecting with other early childhood professionals
If you join GAEYC and SECA only
Subscription to GAEYC email listserv and quarterly newsletters with content related to local events, career fairs, higher education programs, & professional development resources
Discounted registration to a GAEYC professional development trainings
Free access to the Provider Resource Hub
Can serve on GAEYC Board of Directors and vote at GAEYC annual business meeting
Three digital issues of Dimensions of Early Childhood and Dimensions Extra, a supplement to Dimensions
Monthly informational emails from SECA containing timely, practical tips and printouts for early childhood professionals and parents
Discounts on SECA Training, the annual conference, and professional publications and products
Pride of being a member and connecting with other early childhood professionals
If you join GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA
Subscription to GAEYC email listserv and quarterly newsletters with content related to local events, career fairs, higher education programs, & professional development resources.
Discounted registration to a GAEYC professional development training
Free access to the Provider Resource Hub
Can serve on GAEYC Board of Directors and vote at GAEYC annual business meeting
Access to NAEYC’s members-only tailored digital content via e-newsletters, the NAEYC app, webinars, and member content on NAEYC.org
Access to new, revitalized, highly engaging Interest Forums
Access to insurance programs through NAEYC (brokered by Forest T. Jones/TIE)
20% discount in NAEYC’s online store
3 digital issues of Dimensions of Early Childhood and Dimensions Extra, a supplement to Dimensions
Monthly informational emails from SECA containing timely, practical tips and printouts for early childhood professionals and parents
Discounts on SECA Training, the annual conference, and professional publications and products
Pride of being a member and connecting with other early childhood professionals
Discounted SECA membership when already a member of GAEYC and NAEYC
Standard Membership Benefits
If you join GAEYC and NAEYC only
All of the benefits listed under “GAEYC and NAEYC only” in the Entry-Level category
Discounts on registration for GAEYC professional development trainings
Complimentary registration for one NAEYC online professional development course per year
Registration discounts for NAEYC conferences
Subscription to one NAEYC print publication of choice (Young Children or Teaching Young Children)
Receives one complimentary book (NAEYC-selected) per year
Select opportunities for advanced registration for events and professional learning opportunities
If you join GAEYC and SECA only
All of the benefits listed under “GAEYC and SECA only” in the Entry-Level category
Discounts on registration for GAEYC professional development trainings
If you join GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA
All of the benefits listed under “GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA” in the Entry-Level category
Discounts on registration for GAEYC professional development trainings
Complimentary registration for one NAEYC online professional development course per year
Registration discounts for NAEYC conferences
Subscription to one NAEYC print publication of choice (Young Children or Teaching Young Children)
Receives one complimentary book (NAEYC-selected) per year
Select opportunities for advanced registration for events and professional learning opportunities
Discounted SECA membership when already a member of GAEYC and NAEYC
Premium Membership Benefits
If you join GAEYC and NAEYC only
All of the benefits listed under “GAEYC and NAEYC only” in the Standard-Level category
Exclusive access to GAEYC special events
Complimentary registration for two NAEYC online professional development courses per year
Subscription to both NAEYC print publications (Young Children and Teaching Young Children)
Select opportunities for advanced registration for events and professional learning opportunities
Four complimentary books (NAEYC-selected) per year
Access to additional opportunities for special sales
Early access to NAEYC member-only events (e.g., book signings)
Exclusive invitations to NAEYC VIP events and recognition at NAEYC events
If you join GAEYC and SECA only
All of the benefits listed under “GAEYC and SECA only” in the Standard-Level category
Exclusive access to GAEYC special events
If you join GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA
All of the benefits listed under “GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA” in the Standard-Level category
Exclusive access to GAEYC special events
Complimentary registration for two NAEYC online professional development courses per year
Subscription to both NAEYC print publications (Young Children and Teaching Young Children)
Select opportunities for advanced registration for events and professional learning opportunities
Four complimentary books (NAEYC-selected) per year
Access to additional opportunities for special sales
Early access to NAEYC member-only events (e.g., book signings)
Exclusive invitations to NAEYC VIP events and recognition at NAEYC events
Discounted SECA membership when already a member of GAEYC and NAEYC
Family Membership Benefits
If you join GAEYC and NAEYC only
All of the entry-level benefits listed under “GAEYC and NAEYC only” above, customized for families
If you join GAEYC and SECA only
SECA does not offer a family membership option
If you join GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA
All of the entry-level benefits listed under “GAEYC and NAEYC only” above, customized for families
Discounted SECA membership when already a member of GAEYC and NAEYC
Group Membership Benefits
If you join GAEYC and NAEYC only
Contact NAEYC for information about group membership
NAEYC membership belongs to the individual
If you join GAEYC and SECA only
Group Membership is a SECA benefit
Entry-level benefits listed under “GAEYC and SECA only” above for 5 staff members
Membership belongs to the business
Can replace staff who leave with a new person in the same position at no cost
One print copy of Dimensions of Early Childhood for every 5 members
If you join GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA
All of the entry-level benefits listed under “GAEYC, NAEYC, and SECA” above
Can replace staff who leave with a new person in the same position at no cost for SECA membership only (NAEYC membership is non-transferrable)
One print copy of Dimensions of Early Childhood for every 5 members
Discounted SECA membership when already a member of GAEYC and NAEYC
Ready to join, or want to know the cost of membership? Click here to go to the membership page.