State and local chapters of professional associations offer a variety of conferences throughout the year which include a variety of workshop topics.  Some conferences also offer clock hours of training or continuing educational units (CEU’s).

Local Chapters:
 
Macomb Association for the Education of Young Children
www.macombaeyc.org
 
Metro Detroit Association for the Education of Young Children (MDAEYC)
www.metrodetroitaeyc.org
 
Metro Detroit Association for Infant Mental Health
www.mi-aimh.org/chapter.php?id=8

Southern Wayne/Monroe AECY
www.swaynemonroeaeyc.com

State Chapters:
 
Michigan 4C Association (TEACH scholarships)
www.mi4c.org
 
Michigan AfterSchool Association (MAA)
www.miafterschool.com
 
Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MiAEYC)
www.miaeyc.org
 
Michigan Head Start Association
www.mhsa.ws
 
Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
www.mi-aimh.org
 
*For a listing of statewide and national early childhood conferences download the link provided by the Michigan Department of Education website at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Early_Childhood_Conferences_2006_149277_7.pdf