Holyoke, MA, October 24th, 2026. 2026 Theme – The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care. The Massachusetts Association is partnering with their colleagues at the Western Massachusetts Professional Development Center to expand access, connection, and community across the Commonwealth.
* This year’s conference is designed to restore, inspire, and reconnect to the heart of their work as early childhood educators.
* Together, explore joyful teaching, play, wellness, leadership, outdoor learning, equity, and so much more because caring for ourselves is part of caring for children.
* The MAAEYC is a professional membership association that works to increase access to high-quality early childhood education and to advance a diverse, well-prepared, and well-compensated early childhood profession. MAAEYC is an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
