October | 2024

Hello Fall!

Dear MAAEYC Members,

As the leaves begin to change and we enter October, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for each of you. Your dedication to the children, families, and communities we serve is truly inspiring. We are also very excited about our upcoming November 11th conference, which is almost sold out, as well as our comedy show fundraiser! As we continue to advocate for and support high-quality early childhood education, let’s reflect on the incredible impact we have in shaping the future. Thank you for your continued passion, commitment, and engagement with MAAEYC. I look forward to all the wonderful things we will accomplish together this season!

Warmly,

Dr. Cheryl Hovey

President, MAAEYC

Our fall favorites

Please join us at NAEYC Annual Conference in Anaheim , CA. Our MAAEYC President Dr. Hovey and Past President Patty Sinclair will be presenting workshops at the event. Great opportunity for networking and meeting new members.

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Fall events

Join us for a fun filled night of networking and laughs at our Comedy Show Fundraiser.

October 18th 7:00
Premiere on Broadway, Somerville MA
Tickets include appetizers and show $40.00
Raffles; Red Sox Tickets, Google Nest, P Bruins and many more.

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Take a college course

Child Growth & Development

Course Starts October 28, 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.

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The Power of Play: Unleashing Positive Behavior in Young Children

November 11, 2024

Taconic High School, Pittsfield MA

Member: $85.00

Non Member $110.00

Mix & Mingle Networking Event

November 10, 2024 6:30-10:00 PM

Balderdash Cellars 81 State Rd, Richmond, MA 01254

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Become a member and save $$

Join MAAEYC and save $$ on professional development, conferences and many more items.

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Exciting News!

Actress Elizabeth Banks is proudly sponsoring our Early Childhood Pre-Conference Networking Mix & Mingle at Balderdash Cellars in Pittsfield, in honor of her sister Sarah, a dedicated leader in early education in the Berkshires! Sarah shared that Elizabeth celebrates all early childhood educators across Massachusetts for their incredible work with children and families every day.

New Article from the Center on the Developing Child Harvard University

Growing Up in a Warming World

How climate change is affecting the availability and safety of water in the developmental environment

Read the Article Here

MAAEYC Full Board Meeting

October 16, 2024 6:00-8:00 PM (Virtual)

Email: Mellissa Oppedisano for the Zoom link

Thank you to our Conference Sponsors

Hello Fall!﻿