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Unfolding the Petal: Science for Preschoolers and Grade K If you have never taught science to children ages 4-6 or would like to learn new skills in teaching science, this is the course for you! • Become familiar with the Massachusetts Standards for Early Childhood Science, Technology and Engineering (Draft as of January 2013), which are based on the Next Generation Science Standards • Learn some of the big scientific concepts and ways in which these can be introduced to preschoolers including utilizing vocabulary, inquiry based learning and age appropriate hands-on activities for this age group • Learn how to structure a series of lessons, experiments and activities from commonly available resources that help your preschool students gain knowledge, vocabulary and an understanding of the science concepts for the following preschool science standard areas: ï From molecules to organisms; Inheritance and variation of traits ï Ecosystems; Biological Evolution ï Earth's place in the universe - the solar system, stars ï Earth's systems - the water cycle, weather ï Earth and human activity - the earth, our home, resources ï Matter and its interactions: Structure and properties of matter - solids, liquids and gases ï Motion and stability; Forces and interaction ï Energy - light and sound PLEASE NOTE: This training is funded by EEC and REQUIRES participants to have a Professional Qualifications (PQ) Number. If you do not have a PQ Number, please apply for one using the following link before applying for this course: [ http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yS8mSbMqZaTKGvhOHvjijotGNlCjQSfhWjeHGE6uDv65h6OTnLcwUHq7yvmXfXwHMKt_OtoGs UvGc7cz809yVmZB_A1D6GPs1a3CIlTTHK7nrPMrkA6NIEjCdySXOZqVskSeuGyqZ2o71HeZSjbbu78sdwOp2 Xetz6QOURSBFZlltjIEMEmGjdNLSSZ-YddY&c=mheoESKB89M52Pmy5sbNpt2ZAjp7YCD_h0RUTecfKVw3lzrWmWQ6_g==&ch=rB52bmi_Xmu6F5_M4CexBhAwvYDWFnXz8A9Wz3ZC4aVrhhQA3UFV6Q== ]https://www.eec.state.ma.us/PQRegistry/ Core Competency Areas: 1, 2, & 5 Course Fee: $30.00 CEU: 1.0 Course Leader: Rita Advani, Director Regional Programming, High Touch High Tech of New England Preschool Science Location: Wellesley Community Children's Center Dates & Times: Saturday, 3/22/14, 8:30am - 3:00pm; Wednesday, 3/26/14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturday, 3/29/14, 8:30am - 3:00pm Puppetry for Early Childhood Educators with Puppet Showplace Theatre Brookline Public Library, Coolidge Corner Branch Tuesday March 25th, 6:30 - 8:30 and Thursday March 27th, 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: Free! Description: This hands-on workshop will give early childhood educators a chance to learn and practice the time-honored techniques that make puppetry a powerful tool for engaging the imagination. Puppet Showplace Theatre's professional puppeteers will share tricks of the trade, focusing on the basics of character animation, movement-based communication, and visual storytelling. The class will also learn a variety of fun performance games and craft activities that can be adapted for use in the classroom. Building on these core skills, participants will explore ways that puppetry can be used to enhance story time, encourage dramatic play, and creatively deal with classroom situations. 5 Professional Development Points (PDPs) are available for full participation. For send email to [email protected] , including Name, PDQ#, where employed & job title This workshop is supported in part by a grant from the Brookline Commission for the Arts,a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council , a state agency, and also by the Friends of the Brookline Library. Registration Open for Infant and Toddler Mental Health for Educators - Intensive. New Saturday Sessions Available in March and April. Dear Early Education and Care Partners: The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) are sponsoring three additional sessions of the Infant and Toddler Mental Health for Educators - Intensive Trainings (5 hrs.) as part of the spring series of Infant and Toddler Mental Health workshops. These trainings have been scheduled on Saturdays to accommodate Family Child Care Providers. There will be .5 CEUs awarded to educators. We all know how important it is to have an understanding in our work of healthy social and emotional development in young children. Each of the workshops will introduce participants to core principles of infant and toddler mental health. Understanding these principles helps to strengthen our work with infants, toddlers, their parents and other caregivers. These principles include: * typical social-emotional development and its connection to learning * the importance of emerging capacities for self-regulation * the importance of all relationships that interface with young children (e.g. parent-child, child-child, child-caregiver, parent-caregiver, parent/caregiver-administration) * factors that contribute to risk and resiliency and why it's essential to consider ways to cultivate resiliency in young children and families. These workshops will be conducted by The Center for Early Relationship Support (CERS) of The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Boston. These sessions are open to educators in EEC's mixed delivery system and other early education and care partners including Family Child Care (FCC) system providers; Coordinated Family and Community Grantees (CFCE); Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs); Educators and Provider Support Grantees (EPS); Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grantees; MASS 2-1-1 staff, Early Intervention Providers and EEC staff. To register go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6RZSSN8 Infant and Toddler Mental Health for Educators - Intensive (5 hrs.) Saturday, March 8, 2014 –EEC Metro Office (10:00am - 4:00pm) Saturday, April 12, 2014- EEC Springfield Office (10:00am - 4:00pm) Saturday, April 26, 2014 - Worcester Public Library (10:00am - 4:00pm) *These times include a one hour lunch break For additional workshop schedules and registration information, please visit: http://www.mass.gov/edu/government/departments-and-boards/department-of-early-education-and-care/news-and-updates/2013/infant-and-toddler-mental-health-workshop-series.html If you have any specific question about these Infant and Toddler Mental Health Workshops or you need any special accommodations, please contact: Jaki Fishkin (DMH) at [email protected]. Sincerely, Tom Weber Commissioner Department of Early Education and Care These training opportunities are funded through the federal Race to The Top - Early Learning Challenge grant Dear Early Education and Care Partners: The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), in partnership with World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA), is sponsoring a series of comprehensive training opportunities for Early Education and Care Partners who support young dual language learners (DLLs), ages 2.5-5.5. In Massachusetts, more than 1 in 4 children under age 6 live in households that speak a language other than English. In order to prepare children for school success, a focus on early learning for DLLs and meaningful engagement of their parents and communities is essential. In November 2013, EEC adopted WIDA’s Early English Language Development Standards: Massachusetts Guidelines to Support DLLs. For more information see linkhttp://www.mass.gov/edu/government/departments-and-boards/board-of-early-education-and-care/eec-board-meetings/archived-eec-board-meeting-materials/2013-eec-board-meetings/november-12-2013-full-board-meeting.html In order to support educators and parents/caregivers of DLLs, the EEC is sponsoring a series of trainings for educators, administrators, coordinators, trainers, and parents/caregivers. Training opportunities for Early Education and Care Educators include: 1) REGISTER NOW! Massachusetts EEC Partnership Conference: Supporting Young Dual Language Learners’ School Readiness and Beyond-February 27, 2014 Description: This is a free one-day event focusing on the importance of supporting, instructing and assessing DLLs and English Language Learners (ELLs) from Birth through Grade 12 to ensure school readiness and success. Logistics: Thursday, February 27, 2013 at Wheelock College, 9:00a.m.-3:30p.m. Eastern Time, lunch provided, free registration Audience: Early Education and Care partners from PreK-Public Schools, Coordinated Families and Communities Engagement (CFCE) Grantees, Head Start, Early Education Programs, Home Visiting, EPS Grantees, Readiness Centers, Institutes of Higher Education, State Partner Agencies, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&Rs) Agencies, Mental Health Grantees, advocacy groups, and others. Registration: If you are interested, please register at https://new.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_42gepfcvtCehKtf&Preview=Survey&BrandID=uwmadison See copy of the WIDA's Early English Language Development Standards: Massachusetts Guidelines to Support Dual Language Learners http://www.wida.us/DownloadDocs/standards/EarlyELD/WIDA_2013_EELD_Standards.pdf 2) Webinar series for educators who are supporting dual language learners a) Language in Play: Introduction to the Early English Language Development (E-ELD) Standards Description: This webinar will provide a more in-depth view of each component of the E-ELD Standards Framework. Each component will be reviewed and implications for use as well as implementation in various early education and care programs will be discussed. Logistics: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 3:00-4:00p.m. Eastern Time Audience: Massachusetts Early Education and Care educators and providers and others interested in supporting DLLs Registration: If you are interested, please register at https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=1304&password=M.2CE9A16CC2BB7622389F5737D25EBC b) Understanding Language Growth: The E-ELD Performance Definitions Description: This webinar will provide a detailed examination of the Performance Definitions. Topics include: o Foundational concepts and research that guided development of the Performance Definitions; o Similarities and differences with WIDA’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework; and o Considerations for use of the Performance Definitions in planning curriculum and monitoring growth of early English language development. Logistics: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 3:00-4:00p.m. Eastern Time Audience: Massachusetts Early Education and Care educators and providers and others interested in supporting DLLs Registration: If you are interested, please register at https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=1304&password=M.A239D0784D1DCDAE6D302EF9DBB49B c) Playing with Language: Understanding and Using the Model Performance Indicator (MPI) Strands Description: This webinar will build a deeper understanding of the MPI strands. Topics include: o The connection between the Early English Language Development (E-ELD) Standards and the MPIs; o Identifying elements of a MPI strand; o Using MPI strands in everyday practice; and o Implications for instruction and assessment. Logistics: Thursday, April 10 2014, 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Central Time, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time Audience: Massachusetts Early Education and Care educators and providers and others interested in supporting DLLs Registration: If you are interested, please register at https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=1304&password=M.A9F591EC26C86262BE819C1452AE75 3) Regional Trainer-of-Trainers Workshops Description: Five regional trainer-of-trainer workshops will be offered to Massachusetts EEC partners. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the newly adopted Early English Language Development Standards: Massachusetts Guidelines to Support DLLs while further developing facilitation skills. Interested participants will need to complete an application in early spring. More information will be sent at a later date. 4) Parent Focus Groups Description: Eight regional parent focus groups will be offered to groups of parents across Massachusetts. Parents will have an opportunity to learn about the newly adopted Early English Language Development Standards: Massachusetts Guidelines to Support DLLs. Parents will also learn about the importance of maintaining and developing home language and the role language plays in school readiness. More information will be sent at a later date. The trainings and webinars will be conducted by WIDA in partnership with EEC If you have any specific question about the regional trainings or the EEC/WIDA project, please contact Jennifer Amaya-Thompson (EEC) at [email protected] or 617 988-6634. This training opportunity is funded through a federal Race to The Top Early Learning Challenge grant. Sincerely, Tom Weber Commissioner Department of Early Education and Care Communities of Practice “An introduction to the CSEFEL Top of the Pyramid Skills: What goes into an early childhood positive behavior support plan?” This two and a half-hour presentation will offer an introduction to the elements of the early childhood positive behavior support plan developed through the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations of Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model approach. Through discussion and activities, participants will have • a brief overview to the CSEFEL Pyramid approach, promoting social emotional development and the prevention of challenging behavior; • an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of challenging behavior in young children; • an opportunity to explore what is meant by “Top of the Pyramid Skills” in the development of early childhood positive behavior support plan; • an opportunity to review some materials available through the CSEFEL website regarding the importance of including parents in positive behavior support. Five (5) sessions will be held throughout the state at a location near you! Presentation begins at 9:30 for all sessions. Please register with the identified contact person for the meeting you wish to attend by providing us with your name, position, program and contact information. Monday, January 13, 2014 - RSVP BY: 1/6/2014 9:30-12:00 Lowell Public Schools - The Rogers School 43 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852 RSVP: [email protected] Directions: http://mapq.st/17NIfpb Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - RSVP BY: 1/14/2014 9:30-12:00 Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 RSVP: [email protected] Directions: http://mapq.st/1bXQeoj Thursday, January 23, 2014 - RSVP BY: 1/16/2014 9:30-12:00 EEC - Western, 1441 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield, MA 01103 RSVP: [email protected] Directions: http://mapq.st/I5mnj8 Tuesday, January 28, 2014 RSVP BY: 1/22/2014 9:30-12:00 Metro/Greater Boston Region – 1250 Hancock Street, Suite 120, Quincy, MA 02169 RSVP: [email protected] Directions: http://mapq.st/19ZsdJd Friday, January 31, 2014 - RSVP BY: 1/24/2014 9:30-12:00 EEC-South East & Cape, 1 Washington Street, Suite 20, Taunton, MA 02780 RSVP: [email protected] Directions: http://mapq.st/dY9jRS Look forward to seeing you there! Dear Early Educators, We are excited to share an opportunity for advanced graduate study in early education research, policy and practice. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, through its Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant award, funded the University of Massachusetts Boston to deliver an innovative post master’s certificate program to a total of 45 early educators across the state. The 12 credit – four course certificate provides early educators who already have a bachelor’s and master’s degree with the opportunity for advanced study in early education research methods, policy, leadership, and the science of child development and early learning. The courses are delivered in a “blended” format both online and face to face between September 2014 and August 2015. Face to face sessions are held in Worcester on Saturdays. The grant covers the full cost of tuition, books, and a stipend. Eligible candidates for the program will be educators with a bachelor’s and master’s degree who work with young children birth to age five, or in out-of-school-time programs up to age 8, in EEC-licensed (or license-exempt) programs. These programs include family child care settings, child care and early education programs including public school preschools, Head Start and Early Head Start, early intervention, and after school programs. Who should apply to the Post Master’s Certificate Program?
Please note: If you do not meet these eligibility criteria for this grant-funded cohort, please consider applying in 2014-15 for the next year. The estimated cost of the program inclusive of tuition & fees is around $8000.00. For more detailed information on how to apply before the deadline of March 1, 2014 visit http://postmastersechd.wikispaces.com/ Follow the three step application process:
Lynne Mendes UMass Boston Program & Research Specialist Post Master’s Certificate: http://postmastersechd.wikispaces.com/ 617-287-4852 FAX 617-287-7656 On October 30th, The Department of Public Health hosted a webinar, Flu Information for Childcare Providers, by Donna Lazorik, RN, MS. Slides from the Immunization Program webinar can be accessed at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/590190313. Please note that the recording starts on slide 2, rather than the title slide. If you view the webinar before December 3rd, 2013, the MDPH Immunization Program will send a confirmation email to you for 1 hour of training credit. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] The Department of Public Health is hosting a webinar about flu and flu vaccines for childcare care providers. The webinar will be held October 30, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 EDT. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Space is limited, so please reserve your Webinar seat now: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/590190313 Any question regarding this webinar, please contact [email protected] Below are the systems requirements to log on for the webinar: System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet Dear Childcare Professionals, Register now for upcoming ACT Facilitator Trainings - first training is Monday & Tuesday October 21st-22nd! This is a great opportunity for professional development and to work more closely with families in your community. With ACT you can increase your support to families and make a difference in the lives of parents and children by supporting safer environments and homes. Our upcoming Facilitator Training Workshops will be held at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, on the following dates. Now accepting registrations for all dates!
ACT facilitator trainers Sylvia Peña and Karen Gutterman are preparing for a wonderful training this October 21st-22nd. To learn more about the ACT Northeast Training Center staff and the merits of the ACT Raising Safe Kids program, please see the three-part brochure, available online. ACT's Raising Safe Kids program for preventing violence is an evidence-based program that the American Psychological Association has been developing over 12 years to provide parents with the most current information for parenting young children. About becoming an ACT Raising Safe Kids facilitator The Facilitator Training Program is designed to train professionals who work with children, including educators, psychologists, childcare providers, mental health workers, school counselors, case managers, social workers and healthcare providers. Participants learn to be skilled parent group facilitators and are trained in:
Click here to register now! Visit our website at brandeis.edu/lemberg/act for more information about the ACT RSK program and trainings. Contact our office at 781-736-2200 or[email protected] with any questions. Best, Karen, Sylvia, Katharine, Howie, and Rachel at the ACT Northeast Training Office at Lemberg Children's Center -- Rachel Soule Office Administrator Lemberg Children's Center at Brandeis University ACT Northeast Administrator 781-736-2200 brandeis.edu/lemberg |
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