Trainings in Massachusetts
Worker Centered & Community Focused.
Childcare Trainings in Massachusetts
Ethical Code of Conduct - Colleagues & Employers (Part II)
Date(s) March, Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th
Time: 12:15 - 2:00 pm
Language: BILINGUAL English & Spanish
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Instructor: Adriana Arcilla
Description: This training aims for educators to analyze and discuss personal, educational, and projection responsibilities proposed in Family Early Childhood Education programs in light of the Ethical Code of Conduct under the parameters of NAEYC. This training will be divided into two parts: in the first part, ethical responsibilities with infants and families will be addressed, and in Part Il, ethical responsibilities with colleagues and the community will be analyzed..
This training is only available to FCC Educators currently serving children with vouchers/subsidies.
BILINGUAL CPR/First Aid - LAWRENCE (MA)
Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Language: BILINGUAL English & Spanish
Location: 599 Canal Street , 4 West, 4th floor, Suite 1, Lawrence, MA. 01840
Instructor: Celina Reyes/Entre Amigos
Description: During this 3.5 hour training, Educators will learn the necessary skills to obtain a pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
This training is only available to FCC Educators currently serving children with vouchers/subsidies.
Children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date(s) April, Thursday 17th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Language: English
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Instructor: Linda Schumacher
Description: Up-to-date information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including the myths surrounding ASD, current diagnostic criteria, and resources for educators and parents.
This training is only available to FCC Educators currently serving children with vouchers/subsidies.
BILINGUAL CPR/First Aid - WORCESTER (MA)
Date: Saturday, MAY 17th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Language: BILINGUAL English & Spanish
Location: 136 Grant Street, Worcester, MA. 01610 - Centro Cristiano Betesda
Instructor: Celina Reyes/Entre Amigos
Description: During this 3.5 hour training, Educators will learn the necessary skills to obtain a pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
This training is only available to FCC Educators currently serving children with vouchers/subsidies.
Getting ready for Taxes - Webinar
OPTION 2: Thursday, March 20th from 6PM to 8PM.
Language: English
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Instructor: Shanita Jones
Description: We are excited to offer a Federal Tax Webinar Series specifically for Massachusetts Family Child Care Providers like you. This two-hour session will provide valuable insights from a seasoned Tax Expert, helping you save money, reduce stress, and make informed decisions when managing your federal taxes. The webinar will be available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your tax preparation and set yourself up for a stress-free tax season!
BILINGUAL CPR/First Aid - SPRINGFIELD (MA)
Date: Saturday, April 2nd
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Language: BILINGUAL English & Spanish
Location: 93 Main Street, Indian Orchard, MA. 01151 - Iglesia Nueva Jerusalen
Instructor: Celina Reyes/Entre Amigos
Description: During this 3.5 hour training, Educators will learn the necessary skills to obtain a pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
This training is only available to FCC Educators currently serving children with vouchers/subsidies.
Writing meaningful Progress Reports
Date(s) May, Wednesday 14th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Language: English
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Instructor: Linda Schumacher
Description: Regulations require that a written progress report be shared with parents on a regular basis. Make your progress reports come alive not only for the parents, but for guiding your plans to support the child's growth and learning. Learn the components of a meaningful progress report, how to collect information and documents to include in the progress report, and tips for sharing with parents. .
This training is only available to FCC Educators currently serving children with vouchers/subsidies.
To Register by Phone, contact the Training Coordinator in your state.
Massachusetts
Johana Rodriguez, Training Coordinator
johana.rodriguez@seiuesf.org☎ : 323-201-7308
Rhode Island
Jacqueline (Jax) Canola, Training Coordinator
☎ : 513-453-6252
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, Training Coordinator, jacqueline.canola@seiuesf.org
☎ : 513-453-6252
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