Registration Information

Preregistration is open for the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development.

• Registration form, fees, and deadlines
• Questions about Registration
• Presenter Registration
• Payment
• Refund cancellation of Registration
• NAEYC Membership
• Tax deductibility

Questions about Registration?

All Institute Registration forms and payments will be processed for NAEYC by CompuSystems, Inc. If you have any questions regarding your Institute Registration, you may call NAEYC Institute Registration at CompuSystems, Inc., Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, at 877-303-0726 or 708-486-0726.

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There are three ways to register for the Institute:

1. Online –– Click here
   
2. Fax––If you are paying by credit card, fax the Registration form to NAEYC Institute Registration––c/o CompuSystems, Inc.––708-344-4444.
3. Mail––Fill out the Registration form and send it to
   NAEYC Institute Registration
   c/o CompuSystems, Inc.
   P.O. Box 506
   Brookfield, IL 60513-0506

Registration fees and deadlines:

Early Bird—Save $$ and register by April 11
Institute fees (if completed online, faxed—with credit card payment—or postmarked by April 11)

Regular
Institute fees (if completed online, faxed—with credit card payment—or postmarked between April 12 and May 9)

Fees after May 9
You may still register (online only), but you will be charged the higher fees. You can also register on-site in the NAEYC Registration Area at the New Orleans Marriott beginning Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 a.m.

Please alert NAEYC to any special needs you may have.

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Payment

Your check, money order, or credit card information (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) must accompany the Institute Registration form. If you are paying by credit card, you may fax the completed form to NAEYC Institute Registration c/o CompuSystems, Inc.—708-344-4444. Please do not fax your form more than once—your credit card will be charged each time your Registration is received!

Please make your check payable to "NAEYC Institute Registration." Non-U.S. registrants––be certain that your fees are paid in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank, bank draft, or credit card.

Students: Enclose a copy of your valid student I.D. with the Registration form to be eligible for Student Registration.

A name badge and a copy of the Final Program will be mailed in advance to everyone who registers by Friday, May 9.

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Refunds/cancellation of Registration

Fees are nonrefundable after May 9. Cancellation prior to May 9 will incur a $50 processing charge. Telephone cancellation is not accepted; certified mail is recommended. When submitting a refund request, please include the name and Registration ID of each registrant, the name of the organization or person receiving the refund, and the mailing address of where to send the refund. Refund requests must be mailed to:

NAEYC Institute Refunds
c/o CompuSystems, Inc.
2805 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155-4531

Refund requests are processed after the Institute.

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NAEYC Membership

Your Registration fee does NOT include NAEYC membership. To receive the member discount, you must provide your valid NAEYC membership ID# along with your membership expiration date. If this information is not provided, it will delay the processing of your Institute Registration.

Join NAEYC online at www.naeyc.org or call NAEYC's Member Services at 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460, ext. 2002. Pay by check or credit card and receive your membership ID# and expiration date immediately. If you mail your payment, please allow 3 to 6 weeks after your application has been processed to receive your Welcome Packet containing your membership card with the membership ID# and expiration date.
By mail: Send a check or money order to NAEYC, P.O. Box 97156, Washington DC 20090-7156.

School or agency administrators: NAEYC membership must be in the name of an individual. A director’s membership does not extend to other staff members. NAEYC-accredited programs: NAEYC Accreditation does not include membership in the Association.

International registrants: NAEYC is pleased to extend the member Registration rate to members of early childhood associations outside of the United States that are our Global Alliance partners. Visit www.naeyc.org/about/global.asp to see a list of participating organizations. To register at the member rate, please indicate your Global Alliance # on the Registration form. If you do not know your Global Alliance #, please contact your association directly. (Note: NAEYC Staff and CompuSystems Inc., are not able to provide this information.)

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Tax deductibility

Expenses for training––including tuition, travel, lodging, and meals––when incurred for the purpose of maintaining or improving your skills in your present profession are tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

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