Join the Alliance
A trusted partner for schools and early childhood programs across Chicago and the North Shore.
Membership Overview and Benefits
Who Should Join the Alliance?
The Alliance for Early Childhood brings together early childhood educators, leaders, and professionals dedicated to the healthy growth and development of children from birth to age 8.
If you share our commitment to enriching the early years, you belong here. Our members include:
Public and private schools serving preschool through early elementary
Park districts and community centers with early childhood programs
Early childhood educators and program leaders
Professional Development for Members
The Alliance provides member schools and organizations with exclusive opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow through research-based, high-quality professional development.
Early Childhood Enrichment Virtual Series: Free PD events for member educators and directors. Gateways Credits available.
Annual Preschool–Kindergarten Summit: Priority registration for members. Explore research and strategies to support early childhood learners. Learn More→
Early Childhood Directors Roundtables: Early Childhood directors of member schools convene quarterly to collaborate, problem-solve, network.
Member Resources and Programs
Alliance members gain access to resources and community programs designed to support families, educators, and organizations serving young children.
Early Childhood Newsletter: Published five times a year, Early Childhood features articles from local and national experts on parenting strategies, book recommendations, child development insights, and health topics.
Parenting Speakers & Workshop Series: Stay informed about programs year-round. Members receive event notices to share with families through newsletters, websites, and social media.
Let’s Play!: An ongoing community program encouraging families to engage in child-directed, creative, free play. Members receive the annual Let’s Play! Guide at the start of the school year for distribution to families.
Explore School and District Membership
Included with School and District Membership
Our school and district members gain access to a range of professional learning experiences and family-focused programming designed to support early childhood educators and communities.
Educator professional development opportunities (Gateways credit eligible)
Director and school leader learning sessions
Discounts to the Preschool–Kindergarten Summit (Gateways + ISBE credit eligible)
Access to Parent Enrichment programming
Registration for The Heart of Parenting virtual series
Family play opportunities through the Let’s Play! series
School brand visibility on our website, social media, and publications
Interested in an Individual Membership?
Explore benefits and membership options for individuals here.