Trainings in Massachusetts
Worker Centered & Community Focused.
Childcare Trainings in Massachusetts
** Confirmation of registration to a training will be emailed at least one week before the training begins. **
** All registrations close automatically two days before the training **
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LAWRENCE (MA) BILINGUAL CPR/First Aid
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
Language: BILINGUAL English & Spanish
Location: 599 Canal Street, Lawrence, MA. 01843 - Entre Amigos Nonprofit
Instructor: Celina Reyes/Entre Amigos LLC.
Description: During this 3.5 hour training, Educators will learn the necessary skills to obtain a pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
* CPR classes are free for licensed Family Child Care Providers and their registered Assistants, as long as they're active Bargaining Unit members verified through EEC and SEIU509. The Red Cross Certification is valid for 2 years—please register only if your certification has expired or it’s been at least 18 months since your last class. Per Red Cross requirements, each person must register using their own email and official name (no shared emails or name variations).
Outdoor play and learning throughout the year
Date: Wednesday, December 10th
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Language: English
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Linda Schumacher
Description: Children learn best outside! Evidence indicates that being outdoors supports children’s physical, cognitive, and sensory development. This workshop will discuss why outdoor learning can be best and reflect on our own practices for adapting your schedule, supplies, and policies to increase your amount of outdoors, even in cold or rainy weather. At the end of this workshop you will learn to :
- Describe the benefits of outdoor play on children's brain development and well-being.
-Examine program policies to encourage an increase in outdoor play time.
-Adapt your daily schedule to increase outdoor play time.
* * This training is only available to Bargaining Unit members verified through EEC and SEIU509
Getting ready for 2026 Taxes (MA)
** Three sessions , each with a different topic **
Dates: Saturdays, October 25th, November 1st, November 15th.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: TRILINGUAL English, Spanish, Portuguese
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Instructor: Shanita Jones
Topic October 25th (COMPLETED): Learn to organize your documents, simplify the filing process, and understand key tax terms specific to providers.
Topic November 1st (COMPLETED): Learn which deductions apply to you, how to calculate the time-space percentage, and strategies to save more on your taxes.
Topic November 15th (REGISTRATION CLOSED): Learn how to choose the right filing status, pick the best tax preparer for your needs, and advocate confidently to make informed financial decisions.
** NOTE: Certificates will NOT be issued for this training. We will share the presentation materials after November 26th.
For questions regarding registration, please contact the Training Manager in your state.
Guided by Principles, Focused on Outcomes
We believe that family child care providers possess deep wisdom, experience, and assets —which is why we believe they should be decision-makers regarding program and policy decisions.
We are worker centered in all that we do —this means all trainings are designed and centered around the needs of providers. Our promise is to harness the inherent insights and knowledge providers have and to support them along the way. Workers are integral to our mission as they not only help inform the design of our policies and programs, but also aid in the facilitation of trainings to their peers.
SEIU-ESF Training Programs are guided by four fundamental principles
Focused on Healthy Outcomes for Children and Families
We believe that all children deserve high quality early care and learning experiences. All trainings and technical assistance will be designed to ensure that providers have the tools they need to continuously improve outcomes for children.
Culturally Responsive
We believe that the training and professional development experience for providers will be most effective and relevant if we listen to and celebrate their lived experiences. The majority of facilitators will be Spanish-speaking and all trainings will be facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Application of Theory into Practice
We believe that providers will learn best through doing. We will bring together research and practice experts to ensure a well-rounded context for learning. We will prioritize the demonstration of best practices through modeling and the sharing of resources.
High Expectations and High Support
We believe that providers will do well if they have clear and high expectations, reduction of structural barriers, and multiple layers and modalities of support. We will utilize a relational-based approach to learning, coaching, and mentoring to create a cohesive web of support for providers.
"I took the QRIS Level 2 training…and I’m so glad I went through with it! The fact that it was a free training made it even better, that they even gave us the opportunity to have an extra class just to make sure we got everything done that we needed, which was awesome!!! “
- Tina
Frequently Asked Questions
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All ESF trainings are free and available to licensed and license-exempt family child care providers who serve families with vouchers or subsidies in Massachusetts. Union and non-union members alike are welcome to join.
At this time, we are unfortunately unable to offer these trainings to assistants.
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ESF-MA develops all of its programs around five principles:
Worker-centered. We believe that family child care providers possess deep wisdom, experience, and assets and should be decision-makers regarding program and policy decisions impacting their profession and livelihoods. All trainings will be designed +to center the voice and needs of providers. We will harness the wisdom of providers by supporting them to be designers and facilitators of training for their peers.
Focused on Healthy Outcomes for Children and Families. We believe that all children deserve high quality early care and learning experiences. All trainings and technical assistance will be designed to ensure that providers have the tools they need to continuously improve outcomes for children.
Culturally Responsive. We believe that the training and professional development experience for providers will be most effective and relevant if we listen to and celebrate their lived experiences. We are committed to providing training in both Spanish and English, and utilizing interpretation and translation to make all trainings accessible.
Application of Theory into Practice. We believe that providers will learn best through doing. We will bring together research and practice experts to ensure a well-rounded context for learning. We will prioritize the demonstration of best practices through modeling and the sharing of resources.
High Expectations and High Support. We believe that providers will do well if they have clear and high expectations, reduction of structural barriers, and multiple layers and modalities of support. We will utilize a relational-based approach to learning, coaching, and mentoring to create a cohesive web of support for providers and increase preparedness for advancement in the state’s QRIS system.
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We strongly encourage providers to choose programs that are aligned with their individual professional development plans and their personal goals for quality improvement.
All of ESF-MA’s trainings have been approved for training hours with EEC. Within two weeks of successful completion of a training program, providers will receive a certificate of completion.
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SEIU Local 509 and EEC have joint oversight of ESF-MA’s administration of the training fund. The Joint Training Fund Committee meets quarterly to review and approve all program offerings.
Decisions about what programs we offer are provider-driven. If you are interested in learning about a particular topic, let us know by emailing our Program Director, Elizabeth Sheehan Castro at elizabeth.sheehancastro@seiuesf.org.
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If you are having trouble registering online or would prefer to register by phone, please contact the Training Coordinator for your state.
Massachusetts:
Johana Rodriguez, Training Coordinator, johana.rodriguez@seiuesf.org
☎: 323-201-7308
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Rhode Island:
Jacqueline (Jax) Canola, PD & TA Program Manager, jacqueline.canola@seiuesf.org
☎ : 513-453-6252
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