The Special Legislative Commission on Early Education issued its final report and – as hoped – provides a roadmap for moving forward creating a sustainable system for your agency to operate. The Commission – chaired by Rep. Alice Peisch & Sen. Jason Lewis – recommends a $1.5 billion investment over the next several years to […]
S. 173 (Lead Sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico) and H. 2898 (Lead Sponsor, Rep. John Scibek) would – if passed – ensure long term fair and reasonable rates of reimbursement. This legislation follows the example of Human Services Chapter 257 by calling for a process for revising the rate reserve process. Specifically, the legislation would instruct […]
The annual early education and after school programs State House Advocacy Day will be on Tuesday, April 4th. The day will kick-off at 10:30 AM with a rally on the fronts steps of the State House. The Association’s primary ask for our FY ’18 budget campaign will be a $36.4 Million rate reserve for program […]
“When taken at face value, early education and care may not seem like a business or labor issue. But make no mistake, it is.” ~House Speaker Robert DeLeo A group of business leaders has released its report “The Business Imperative for Early Education.” At a State House press conference, the group – convened by […]
Citing his unprecedented support of the early education workforce and program quality, MADCA has awarded Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo the 2017 Legislative Achievement Award. In the award presentation, Mr. Eddy stated, “ Early Educators across Massachusetts are grateful for the leadership of Speaker DeLeo. The Speaker’s efforts to stabilize a workforce in crisis and […]
Save the Date! The always well-attended annual conference will be held on Wednesday, November 16th at the Westford Regency Hotel in Westford. More information will soon be posted. This year’s conference will feature timely workshops and speakers, as well as an opportunity to recognize leaders in the field. Register Here
QRIS. The EEC Board just completed an internal review of QRIS and is looking to work with providers to bring needed change. MADCA will soon begin a series of meetings with the Department on this matter. Our goal remains unchanged: To move beyond six years of a failed QRIS system and create a streamlined and […]
Association President Leo Delaney today announced the creation of a sub-committee to look at the important issue of Early Education and After School Program Transportation. EEC is currently embarked on a one-year study of their Transportation System. The Committee will meet with EEC to seek progress towards a shared goal of having and funding a […]
At their September meeting, the EEC Board formally voted to distribute a $12.5 Million rate reserve (3.5%). Throughout the first half of the year, MADCA led an effort to secure funding for the early education & after school program workforce. This effort resulted in the Legislature passing the largest rate reserve since 2004 and subsequently […]
MADCA is pleased to present the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award to leading early childhood education and care advocate Mary Reed. Please read the Press Release for more information about this amazing woman!