Trainings in Massachusetts
Worker Centered & Community Focused.
Childcare Trainings in Massachusetts
** Confirmation of registration to a training will be emailed at least two days before the training begins **
** All registrations automatically close two business days before the training or once the maximum number of participants has been reached **
For inquiries related to the ELCC Program, please contact Angela (angela.garcia@seiuesf.org) For inquiries related to FCC Foundations, please contact Gleyribel (gleyribel.rodriguez@seiuesf.org).
Constructivism and Active Methodologies m1, m2
(Two-day training)
Date: APRIL, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Language: English
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Edna Cabral
Description: This training invites educators in family programs to transform their pedagogical practice, moving from a receptive teaching model to one where the child is the constructor of their own knowledge.
Module 1: Connection and Purpose
We will lay the foundation by analyzing the theoretical basis of constructivism, exploring how Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory and Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural perspective help us understand the child’s mind. The goal is for each participant to clearly recognize the differences between traditional learning—based on repetition—and constructivist learning, which arises from interest and interaction.
Module 2: Knowledge and Application
We will apply these theories to the reality of family-based child care. Participants will explore active methodologies designed for dynamic environments, such as project-based learning, play-based learning, learning centers, and cooperative peer learning. Finally, the course will enhance critical skills for observing and documenting the learning process, enabling educators to use this information to adjust their pedagogical strategies in a personalized way. By the end, participants will have transformed their family setting into a living laboratory of discovery and active growth.
Available spots: 30 spots (First-come, first-served basis). Only one registration per email address. Eligible Assistants must annotate their employer’s full name in the application.
* * This training is only available to Bargaining Unit members verified through EEC and SEIU 509 **
For questions regarding “Ineligibility to participate in our trainings,” please contact Alejandra Tejeda ( atejeda@seiu509.org)
WORCESTER - Bilingual CPR/First Aid Training
(One-day training)
Date: APRIL, Saturday 25th
Time: 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
Language: English / Spanish
Location: 41 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01610 ( Iglesia Río de Agua Viva, Inc. )
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.
Available spots: 30 spots (First-come, first-served basis). Only one registration per email address.
* * This training is only available to Bargaining Unit members verified through EEC and SEIU 509 **
For questions regarding “Ineligibility to participate in our trainings,” please contact Alejandra Tejeda ( atejeda@seiu509.org)
For questions regarding upcoming training sessions, please contact the training coordinator 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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