As a member you will join other early childhood professionals at local, state, regional, and national levels to advocate for legislation that will ensure quality early care and education for children and improve income and benefits for teachers.
HECA memberships are individual memberships and are valid for one year. Upon joining, you become a member of your local, state, regional, and national organizations. You will also receive journals and conference information from each of these organizations.
Benefits of Joining HECA:
You will become a member of local (HECA), state (ECA of FL), regional (SECA) and national (NAEYC) associations and receive their publications:
- Hillsborough Early Childhood Association: Newsletter
- Early Childhood Association of Florida: Children our Concern
- Southern Early Childhood Associations: Dimensions
- National Association for the Education of Young Children: Young Children
You will receive reduced rates for workshops and conferences.
To become a HECA member:
Members join NAEYC through their community Affiliate Group. That way you receive all the benefits of NAEYC membership and enjoy the benefits of membership in local, state, and regional early childhood organizations at the same time! Your total dues amount reflects dues for each organization to which you belong, depending on how your state is organized. Dues vary by state and community.
Please complete this membership application form found on www.NAEYC.org using the following information:
Affiliate name: HECA
Affiliate #: 415
Comprehensive Member Rate: $110
Regular Member Rate: $75
Student Member Rate: $75
Comprehensive Membership: Your best buy for staying up-to-date with professional resources in early childhood education.
Regular Membership: Basic membership resources to meet your professional needs.
Student Membership: Available only to students currently enrolled in professional preparation programs (CDA, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree) only.
Area served by HECA: Hillsborough County, including but not limited to ; Tampa, Apollo Beach, Brandon, Dover Gibsonton, Lutz, Mango, Oldsmar, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sun City, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Town and Country, Valrico, Wesley Chapel and Wimauma
Mail completed form along with payment to:
HECA
PO BOX 320205
Tampa, FL 33679
For questions about membership contact Sally Harris at sally8429@aol.com or (813)831-8429.