August 2024

News, Updates, and Really Fun Events

Presidents message...

Dear Early Childhood Community,

As we find ourselves in the heart of summer, I hope this message finds you enjoying some well-deserved downtime. This season offers us a unique opportunity to recharge our batteries and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're spending time with family, pursuing a hobby, or simply enjoying quiet moments of reflection, I encourage you to be fully present in these experiences.

While relaxation is key, summer is also an excellent time to look ahead and get excited about our upcoming activities. We have a full calendar of events and opportunities!

Remember, by taking care of ourselves and engaging with our community, we become better equipped to care for others. So while you soak in these restful moments, also consider how you might want to get involved in the coming year: become a member, attend an event, or join a committee??

Wishing you a summer filled with relaxation, joy, new perspectives, and anticipation for the exciting year ahead.

Ms. Cheryl Hovey,

President, MAAEYC

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/14

In Person Full Board Meeting

9:30 - 12:00 PM Girl Scouts of Worcester, Worcester MA

August Healey-Driscoll Administration's Early Education and Child Care Task Force Listening Sessions

View Calendar Here

All are Welcome to Join/Attend a Committee

*Zoom Links are Provided Here

Governance: 9/5 1:00-2:00 PM

Membership: 8/12 6:30-7:30 PM

Professional Development: 8/8 6:30-7:30 PM

Conference Committee: 8/7 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Public Policy: 8/13 8:00-9:00 PM

Finance/Fundraising: 8/9 9:00-10:00 AM

Professional Development Opportunities

PS 103 Child Growth and Development

Course Starts September 4, 2024

Course Credits: 3

Fee: $550.00

This course will examine the developing child in a societal context, focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. Students will gain an understanding of their professional role in supporting practices that strengthen respectful, collaborative family/child partnerships, and how to use protective factors through effective use of community and family resources. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families.

Enroll Here

ED121 Preschool Curriculum

Course Starts September 4, 2024

Course Credits: 3

Fee: $550.00

This course presents a developmentally appropriate curriculum framework for the cognitive/language, physical, and social-emotional development of preschoolers. Students prepare to utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in the context of children’s family, culture, language and abilities.

This program's emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, fine and gross motor play.

*Please note: this course has a prerequisite of PS103: Child Growth & Development. If you haven't already, please enroll in that course first.