Early childhood professionals are invited to register for two different asynchronous courses, using the Blackboard learning platform. Registration is limited to 20 per class offered. Questions may be directed to Jane Haltiwanger.
An Introductory Course on the Massachusetts Standards for Preschool and Kindergarten Social and Emotional Learning and Approaches to Play and Learning (10 hrs., offered twice). This course allows participants to earn 10 professional development points (PDPs) or 1 continuing education unit (CEU). To register, email course facilitator for the schedule you prefer: April 5–May 9 with Caroline Blackman or April 26–May 28 with Dotti McDevitt.
Family Engagement in Social Emotional Learning (4 hrs., March 29–April 9). This course includes materials that can be used for conducting a parent workshop, with the materials available in five languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, Haitian Creole and Spanish. To register, email course facilitator Dotti McDevitt.
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