Educator and Care Provider Training
Early Childhood Training - Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
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On this page, you'll find training descriptions, dates, and locations as well as Massachusetts Core Competencies addressed. Trainings are one session (two training hours) unless otherwise noted.
- One-Session trainings are $25 each
- Two-Session trainings are $50 each
Our provider trainings meet from 6:15 to 8:15 pm (all Westfield trainings meet from 6 to 8 pm except on November 29, when training meets from 6:15 to 8:15 pm).
For a listing of trainings by location, and to register, download the Schedule and Registration Form (2-pg PDF).
Please NOTE: Registrations must be received at least 5 buisness days prior to the date of the training. For more information, view our Early Childhood Training Policies (1-pg-PDF - updated September 8, 2011)
Questions? Contact Carolyn Mazel at the Collaborative for Educational Services:
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413-586-4998 ext. 102 or 800-519-1882.
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Working with Families 101 2011: Sept. 8-Athol; Sept. 13-Belchertown; Sept. 14-Greenfield; Sept. 15-Northampton; Sept. 21-Springfield |
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Developmental Red Flags: When to Worry 2011: Oct. 4-Athol; Oct. 5 - Springfield; Oct. 6-Greenfield; Oct. 17-Northampton; Oct. 20-South Hadley |
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Reflective Practice for Early Educators Learn how to keep the joy of being with children at the heart of your work. Reflective teachers share meaningful experiences with children and understand how to make effective decisions about how to respond and how to plan for children's learning. 2011: Oct. 25-Northampton |
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Examining our Response to Challenging Behavior We will address the most common barriers that each of us may have to successfully working with children's challenging behaviors. Helpful for providers of all ages. 2011: Oct. 19-North Adams |
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Early Childhood Behavior Planning 101 Learn key components in putting together and implementing an effective behavior plan, how to measure success, and when and how to involve parents and specialists. Participants should come prepared to start planning for a child in their care. 2011: Nov. 2-Athol; Nov. 3-Belchertown; Nov. 7-Greenfield; Nov.8-Northampton; Nov. 22-Springfield; Nov. 29-Westfield |
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Understanding Temperament Let's consider what temperament is and how understanding its importance can help us work more effectively with our own and children's behavior. Helpful for providers of all ages. 2011: Sept. 19-North Adams; Dec. 1-Athol; Dec. 5-South Hadley; Dec. 6-Greenfield; Dec. 12-Northampton; Dec. 14-Westfield |
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Sense and Sensibilities: Sensory-Based Interventions Understand how sensory-based activities and interventions can benefit children with emotional regulation, attention, and learning concerns. Helpful for providers of all ages. 2011: Nov. 15-North Adams; 2012: Jan. 4-Greenfield; Jan. 5-Northampton; Jan. 9-Westfield; Jan. 10-Athol & Springfield; Jan. 11 - Belchertown |
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Books Make a Difference (2 sessions; 4 training hours) Learn ten ways to examine picture books for misinformation and stereotypes in Session 1. In between sessions, participants examine books from their own collections. Session 2 focuses on interactive ways of sharing books with children. 2012: Jan. 17 and Jan. 24-Northampton |
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Indoor and Outdoor Play Spaces (2 sessions; 4 training hours) Consider ways to transform early childhood environments into settings that provoke intellectual engagement and a sense of belonging. Colorful slides and provocative questions encourage new ideas and thoughtful discussions. 2012: Feb. 8 and Feb. 15-Belchertown |
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Working with Families Lab: Sharing Experiences We all know the importance of working with families in terms of a child's long-term success. Share and receive collegial support and concrete assistance with concerns, conflicts, and/or challenging situations. Helpful for providers of all ages. 2012: Feb. 1-Athol; Feb. 2-Greenfield; Feb. 6-Northampton; Feb. 7-South Hadley; Feb. 8-Springfield; Feb. 9-Westfield |
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What Is Infant-Toddler Mental Health? Learn about the key components in infant-toddler mental health and how to promote it. 2012: Mar. 1-Athol; Mar. 5-Belchertown; Mar. 6-Greenfield; Mar. 7-Northampton; Mar. 12-Westfield; Mar. 15-Springfield |
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Exploring Cultural Issues in Early Education and Care Increase your awareness of the role early educators play as transmitters of culture. 2012: Mar. 13-South Hadley |
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Apples & Bananas: Role of Nutrition Take a fresh look at the role nutrition plays in the classroom and what caregivers can do for themselves and the children and families they work with. Helpful for providers of all ages. 2012: Apr. 2-Greenfield; Apr. 3-Athol; Apr. 4-Westfield; Apr. 9-South Hadley; Apr. 10-Northampton; Apr. 12-Springfield |
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Trauma in Young Children Gain an understanding of how to recognize trauma and how to address it. 2012: May 2-Athol; May 3-Belchertown; May 7-Northampton; May 8-Greenfield; May 10-Westfield; May 23-Springfield |
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Self-Care for the Caregivers Explore strategies to soothe the body, mind, and soul while focusing on the importance of balancing care for others with self-care. Helpful for providers of all ages. 2012: June 4-South Hadley; June 5-Athol; June 6-Greenfield; June 7-Northampton; June 12-Springfield; June 13-Westfield |