On
Friday, September 28, 2007, nearly 150 Early Education
and Care professionals from 33 agencies across Massachusetts
gathered at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester for the
7th annual Management and Administration Conference.
This all-day event featured keynote speaker Dr. Dana
Mohler-Faria, the Special Advisor to Governor Patrick,
and the President of Bridgewater State College. Pictured
to the left is MADCA Executive Director Bill Eddy
and President Karen Frederick presenting the 2007
Legislative Award to House Chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee Representative Robert DeLeo.
MADCA
was pleased to present the 2007 Legislative Awards
to Senator Edward Augustus and Representative Robert
A. DeLeo for their outstanding contributions to children
and families in Massachusetts. Pictured to the
right is State Senator Edward Augustus posing with
grateful Early Childhood Providers in Worcester after
receiving MADCA's 2007 Legislative Award.
In
addition to featured speakers, participants were able
to choose between eightworkshops covering a range
of topics including EEC Financial Assistance Policies,
the new NAEYC standards, Effective Partnerships between
Public Schools and After School Programs, and Foundations
for Promoting Positive Behavior in Family Child Care
Programs.
An
advocacy effort comprised of twelve early education and school
age groups has resulted in an annual state house advocacy
day on February 14th. Over 600 early educators and school
age professionals visit the State House to engage their legislators
in pursuit of adequate funding for our efforts.
MADCA
President Karen Frederick with Ann Reale, Commissioner
of Early Education and Care (left) and Representative
Haddad on Advocacy Day. Also pictured (right) is MADCA
Vice President Mary Pat Messmer with Commissioner Reale
and Representative Haddad.
Each
year, MADCA recognizes legislators who have gone above and
beyond in advocating for the children and families in Massachusetts.
In the past, MADCA has given the Outstanding Legislative Achievement
Award to the following legislators.
On
Friday, September 28, 2007, nearly 150 Early Education
and Care professionals from 33 agencies across Massachusetts
gathered at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester for the
7th annual Management and Administration Conference.
This all-day event featured keynote speaker Dr. Dana
Mohler-Faria, the Special Advisor to Governor Patrick,
and the President of Bridgewater State College. Pictured
to the left is MADCA Executive Director Bill Eddy
and President Karen Frederick presenting the 2007
Legislative Award to House Chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee Representative Robert DeLeo.
MADCA
was pleased to present the 2007 Legislative Awards
to Senator Edward Augustus and Representative Robert
A. DeLeo for their outstanding contributions to children
and families in Massachusetts. Pictured to the
right is State Senator Edward Augustus posing with
grateful Early Childhood Providers in Worcester after
receiving MADCA's 2007 Legislative Award. 
