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There are a number of local, state and national organizations that provide valuable information and support for people working in the field of early childhood. Follow the links below to learn more.

GTAEYC (Grand Traverse Association for the Education of Young Children) / MIAEYC (Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children)

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The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is committed to improving the education and welfare of children from birth through age eight.

MI-AIMH (Michigan Association forInfant Mental Health)

The mission of MI-AIMH is to promote and support nurturing relationships for all infants. MI-AIMH believes that each infant needs to be nurtured and protected by one or more consistent and stimulating caregiver who enjoy a permanent and special relationship with the baby.  This relationship is essential for optimal social, emotional and cognitive growth.

MI-AIMH also believes that the failure to provide and maintain nurturing relationships, at least one, during infancy may result in significant damage to the individual and to society.

Visit the Northwest Michigan Chapter of MI-AIMH website.

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Zero to Three

ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

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Don’t forget to visit www.greatstartconnect.org to update your provider profile.  Keep this site current with your available space, location, and any other information you’d like to share with parents.

T.E.A.C.H. Michigan is offering scholarships for those who wish to pursue a career in early childhood education!

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In each NW Michigan region, there is a Great Start Collaborative; a collection of organizations with a shared mission and focus on early learning and care.  To learn more about the collaboratives in our region, visit these sites by clicking on the desired logo:

 

                       

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Baby Talk was developed to provide resources that support work with infants, toddlers and their families. The format was field tested with members of the Infant-Toddler Network in Pennsylvania, who enthusiastically rated the listserv as useful and of high quality. Baby
Talk will be distributed once a month. Baby Talk January 2012

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Redleaf Press has created a free online tutorial for those who use the Calendar-Keeper 2012.

This 30 minute tutorial is packed with ideas, special tips, and professional guidance for a provider’s business.

http://www.tomcopelandblog.com/2011/12/redleaf-calendar-keeper-free-online-tutorial.html