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Message from the President

Dear MAAEYC Members,

As we welcome March, we are excited about all that’s happening in early childhood education! This month brings opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of literacy and advocacy in our field.

Exciting News – NAEYC/CARES New Membership Model!

NAEYC has introduced a new, more accessible membership model through CARES (Community, Accessibility, Resources, Engagement, and Support). This means expanded opportunities for educators to engage with valuable resources, professional development, and advocacy efforts. If you haven’t explored the new membership structure yet, now is the perfect time to join or renew!

Read Across America – Celebrating Literacy!

March is all about fostering a love of reading! Read Across America is a wonderful opportunity to promote literacy and create meaningful reading experiences for young learners. Whether it’s through guest readers, special story times, or book-themed activities, we encourage you to celebrate the joy of reading in your classrooms and communities.

MAAEYC Annual Conference – Coming Soon!

We’re gearing up for our upcoming MAAEYC conference, where educators will come together for inspiring sessions, networking, and professional development. Stay tuned for details on speakers, workshops, and registration—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

March is a time of renewal, growth, and advocacy for our field. Thank you for all that you do to support children, families, and the early childhood community. We look forward to seeing you at our events and continuing to work together to make a lasting impact.

With appreciation,

Cheryl Hovey

MAAEYC Represents at NAEYC Public Policy Forum!

We are proud to share that our Public Policy Chair MAAEYC Vice President AmyBeth Smith recently attended the NAEYC Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., representing MAAEYC and advocating for policies that support young children, families, and early childhood educators. This event brought together leaders from across the country to engage in critical discussions on early childhood policy, funding, and legislative priorities.

By participating in this forum, MAAEYC continues to strengthen our voice at both the state and national levels, ensuring that early childhood education remains a priority. Stay tuned for updates on how these policy efforts will impact our work and how you can get involved!

Infant/Toddler CEU Course

This online course explains all aspects of a developmentally appropriate infant-toddler program and leads the participant through the processes of planning and implementing every aspect of caring for and teaching infants, toddlers, and twos. The course is divided into nine weeks.

9 Weeks
4.5 CEU's
Start Date: April 7, 2025 and runs through June 9, 2025.
Fee: $400.00
Klarna payments are accepted

MAAEYC Conference

Annual Conference Registration is Open!

April 26, 2025

Natick High School

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Join the MAAEYC Governing Board! Nominations are open until March 10th!

MAAEYC is seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to join our Governing Board and help shape the future of early childhood education! As a board member, you will have the opportunity to plan professional development and conferences, enhance the value of our membership, and advocate for policies that support children, families, and educators.

We are currently accepting nominations for the following positions:

✅ President-Elect

✅ Secretary

✅ Treasurer

✅ At-Large Members

If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference, we encourage nominations! Selected candidates will go through an application and interview process.

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit [insert link] or contact info@maaeyc.org. Help us strengthen MAAEYC and the early childhood community!

MAAEYC Exciting Changes to NAEYC Membership Coming in March!

MAAEYC is proud to partner with NAEYC to support early childhood professionals like you. Starting in March, NAEYC is introducing a new single-tier membership at $72 annually, ensuring everyone receives the same high-quality benefits. Enjoy a streamlined member portal where you can easily manage your membership, access professional development tools, shop for materials, retrieve invoices, and more. Plus, explore the new digital welcome basket filled with exclusive resources!

Don’t miss the April launch of Educating Young Children, NAEYC’s new member-exclusive digital magazine packed with insights and inspiration.

The new CARES membership benefits—Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support—reflect NAEYC’s commitment to connecting, empowering, and supporting educators like you.

Learn more at naeyc.org/cares2025. Have questions?

March Committee Meetings

Membership -- 3/10 -- 6:30-7:30PM -- Zoom Link

Governance -- 4/3 -- 1:00-2:00PM -- Zoom Link

Public Policy -- 3/11 -- 8:00-9:00 PM -- Google Meet

Professional -- 3/11 -- 7:00-8:30PM -- Zoom Link

Development

Thank You to our Conference Sponsors