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WAAEYC Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
First Friends Center for Early Care and Education
111 Park Avenue – Worcester, MA (Gordon Hall)
Time: 6:00-8:30
Guest Speaker: Tom Hayes –Motivational Speaker
(inspiration and laughs from an associate of Norm Bossio’s Agency)
WAAEYC will honor Early Education and Care Programs who received Accreditation / Re-Accreditation this year under the new standards. These designated programs have truly given us a strong base and the motivation on which to launch our programs into the Accreditation process. We will also honor Family Child Care Providers who you feel should receive special recognition for going above and beyond, to impact the lives of children and families. Please see the nomination form for more information.PLEASE JOIN US AND …*
*Enjoy buffet dinner with friends and colleagues * Be motivated and inspired by Tom and others * Pay tribute to our field and your nominees *Win door prizes * Vote for board members*Please bring baby food, diapers, formula, canned goods or toiletries for the WAAEYC Community Service ProjectYou can become a member on line at naeyc.org! Send in confirmation with your registration and pay just $15.00 for a night of professional inspiration.Questions? Please contact Dianne Starkey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 508 450 2260
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Online NAEYC Portfolio Management Solutions
Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10am - 12pm
Come learn more about why programs across the country have invested in School Chapters online portfolio management. School Chapters offers an electronic alternative to paper classroom and provider portfolios. A representative of the company will show you how you can use this product to produce a portfolio that includes photos, text and documents for you to demonstrate how your program meets the NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
Week of the Young Child
WAAEYC will sponsor Sparky the Magician in free family events around Worcester County during the Week of the Young Child, April 19-25, 2009. Stay tuned for details.
WAAEYC Recognizes Accredited Centers
WAAEYC ‘s Annual Meeting was held April 15, 2009 in the Gordon Hall at First Baptist Church, Park Ave., Worcester. Attendees enjoyed a hilarious keynote address from the well-known motivational speaker Norm Bossio. Dinner was provided by Oliva’s Catering from Milford.
Events and News
In February, seven members of Massachusetts AEYC affiliates, including two from WAAEYC, traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the NAEYC Public Policy Forum. This advocacy event included representation from AEYC affiliates from more than 40 states who attended public policy seminars and visited their home congressional offices on Capitol Hill. The Massachusetts delegation met with education staffers from the offices of Senator Kerry, as well as the national Representatives from their own districts, including Rep. Jim McGovern and Rep. Richard Neal from the Worcester area. Representatives from Cape Cod, Boston and the Berkshires were visited as well. The delegation advocated for the NAEYC's position and recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year which include requests for serious investment in early education and care, which has become a national priority. For more information on the NAEYC's public advocacy efforts, contact co-president Danielle Morrow
WAAEYC's Annual Meeting, April 7, 2010. WAAEYC members recognized over 13 child care centers that achieved NAEYC accreditation this year. In addition, 4 family child care providers were recognized for their service. The event took place at First Friends/First Baptist Church, Park Ave., Worcester.
Week of the Young Child: April 11 - 23, 2010
Coming in May, 2010 "Connecting Creativity: The Arts and Young Children" 1.0 CEU training. See the Training page for more information