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FCCA workshops cover a wide area of topics, including all Core Competencies, as defined by DEEC.
- Understanding Growth and Development of Children - Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth - Partnering with Families and Communities - Observation, Assessment & Planning for Individual Need - Learning Environments & Implementing Curriculum - Program Planning & Development - Health, Safety & Nutrition - Professionalism & Leadership - Diverse Learners It is required for the members of the FCCA to register at least 10 days before each workshop, so that we can prep materials and certificates. Door open 1 hour before the workshop begins; attendance is required for certificate. Workshops are held at First Parish Unitarian, 7 Concord Rd, Billerica. |
We are excited to announce that all 2020-21 workshops will be hosted virtually! You will be able to get the same support and training in the comfort and safety of home.
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For information & sign up for members only functions visit: Special Events.
2020-21 Workshop Schedule
August 13 - PLC: Post-COVID Engagement & Playfulness for children with and without special needs
Areas: 2, 5, diverse learners
Guest: Aditi Subramaniam, MSPCC/ MassAIMH Partnership Manager Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: Discuss methods to foster healthy, playful, and sane relationships with our children. Brainstorm for environments and activities that are playful and fun while maintaining social distancing and sanitation requirements.
Register here: https://forms.gle/EQaSVN7A45aRtGnH8
September 10 - Inside the Resilient Child
Areas: 1, 2, diverse learners
Presenter: Michael Ruzza, Child’s Heart and Mind. Age groups: T, PS, SA
Description: One way children can overcome the stress and trauma existent in their lives is through the actions of the early childhood educators who work with them everyday. In this workshop, you will discover the ways in which we as early childhood educators can provide environments that support the development of a resilient child.
Register here: https://forms.gle/RacG8Rgjk1zmG9nz7
October 8 - PLC: Post-COVID Health & Safety for children with and without special needs
Areas: 4, 7, diverse learners
Presenter: Linda Schumacher, Early Childhood Education Specialist Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: We will be looking at DEEC regulations, environments, and activities in FCC. The goal will be to answer the following questions:
What creative solutions have you implemented to meet new and rigorous guidelines for post-COVID reopening?
How are you adapting and meeting needs for children with special needs?
Register here: https://forms.gle/17eZeHWwc6NoeN218
November 12 - PLC: Let’s Play!
Areas: 5, diverse learners
Presenter: LeeAnn Soucy and Kathy Gallo, Two Pushy Dames Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: Now more than ever, children truly need to play. This PLC will focus on PLAY as the best means for learning. Join special guests The Two Pushy Dames (aka LeeAnn Soucy and Kathy Gallo) to share ideas, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes!
Register here: https://forms.gle/xJHEmqhnieyoFq4o6
January 7 - Speech and Language Activities for Infant/Toddlers with and without special needs
Areas: 1, 6, diverse learners
Presenter: Laurie Blaire, SLP, Anne Sullivan Center Age groups: I, T
Description: Learn new and fun ways to encourage speech and language development for infants and toddlers and to identify red flags.
Register here: https://forms.gle/fqHYxSmf4WpdBYeZ6
February 11 - PLC: Problem Solving Night
Areas: 7, 8
Facilitator: Ali Barnes, FCCA President
Description: Participants will share problems that they are having and we will work toward finding a solution. Issues can include: regulations, parent handbook, contracts, children’s activities, children behavior, staffing, health and safety, parent relationships, etc.
Register here: https://forms.gle/UTnUhxRgEKxwxbeh9
March 11 - PLC: Recognizing and Responsibly Responding to Diversity for Anti-Bias Programming
Areas: 2, 7, 8
Presenter: Faith Rogow, Media Literacy and Anti-Racism Specialist Age groups: T, PS, SA
Description: In this discussion, we will delve deeper into the "why" and "how" of diversity in early childhood programming. We will think more deeply about the role media play in shaping our thinking about race and how we can use media literacy education to be allies and integrate anti-racism approaches into our work with young children.
Register here: https://forms.gle/gtZLHtDtgaE4e32E8
April 8 - Observation, Assessment, and Documentation for Infant/Toddler Mental Health
Areas: 6, diverse learners
Presenter: Jayna Doherty, DEEC Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grantees Age groups: I, T
Description: We will discuss objective observations, how/where/when/why for assessments, and how to properly document infant and toddler mental health observations and development.
Register here: https://forms.gle/vpAFqJoDXUbWxtGs8
May 13 - Storytelling for the Classroom Areas: 2, 5
Presenter: Big Joe the Storyteller Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: This workshop focuses on finding effective storytelling material, developing the presentation skills of a storyteller, and integrating storytelling within the curriculum. This workshop combines practical knowledge, along with hands on activities, all in an effort to help teachers give their students an enriching storytelling experience. Professional development points can be obtained by participating in this workshop (see Big Joe for more details!). There is both a 60 and 90 minute version of this workshop available.
https://forms.gle/S5JrwoBHECV3DGmB7
August 13 - PLC: Post-COVID Engagement & Playfulness for children with and without special needs
Areas: 2, 5, diverse learners
Guest: Aditi Subramaniam, MSPCC/ MassAIMH Partnership Manager Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: Discuss methods to foster healthy, playful, and sane relationships with our children. Brainstorm for environments and activities that are playful and fun while maintaining social distancing and sanitation requirements.
Register here: https://forms.gle/EQaSVN7A45aRtGnH8
September 10 - Inside the Resilient Child
Areas: 1, 2, diverse learners
Presenter: Michael Ruzza, Child’s Heart and Mind. Age groups: T, PS, SA
Description: One way children can overcome the stress and trauma existent in their lives is through the actions of the early childhood educators who work with them everyday. In this workshop, you will discover the ways in which we as early childhood educators can provide environments that support the development of a resilient child.
Register here: https://forms.gle/RacG8Rgjk1zmG9nz7
October 8 - PLC: Post-COVID Health & Safety for children with and without special needs
Areas: 4, 7, diverse learners
Presenter: Linda Schumacher, Early Childhood Education Specialist Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: We will be looking at DEEC regulations, environments, and activities in FCC. The goal will be to answer the following questions:
What creative solutions have you implemented to meet new and rigorous guidelines for post-COVID reopening?
How are you adapting and meeting needs for children with special needs?
Register here: https://forms.gle/17eZeHWwc6NoeN218
November 12 - PLC: Let’s Play!
Areas: 5, diverse learners
Presenter: LeeAnn Soucy and Kathy Gallo, Two Pushy Dames Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: Now more than ever, children truly need to play. This PLC will focus on PLAY as the best means for learning. Join special guests The Two Pushy Dames (aka LeeAnn Soucy and Kathy Gallo) to share ideas, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes!
Register here: https://forms.gle/xJHEmqhnieyoFq4o6
January 7 - Speech and Language Activities for Infant/Toddlers with and without special needs
Areas: 1, 6, diverse learners
Presenter: Laurie Blaire, SLP, Anne Sullivan Center Age groups: I, T
Description: Learn new and fun ways to encourage speech and language development for infants and toddlers and to identify red flags.
Register here: https://forms.gle/fqHYxSmf4WpdBYeZ6
February 11 - PLC: Problem Solving Night
Areas: 7, 8
Facilitator: Ali Barnes, FCCA President
Description: Participants will share problems that they are having and we will work toward finding a solution. Issues can include: regulations, parent handbook, contracts, children’s activities, children behavior, staffing, health and safety, parent relationships, etc.
Register here: https://forms.gle/UTnUhxRgEKxwxbeh9
March 11 - PLC: Recognizing and Responsibly Responding to Diversity for Anti-Bias Programming
Areas: 2, 7, 8
Presenter: Faith Rogow, Media Literacy and Anti-Racism Specialist Age groups: T, PS, SA
Description: In this discussion, we will delve deeper into the "why" and "how" of diversity in early childhood programming. We will think more deeply about the role media play in shaping our thinking about race and how we can use media literacy education to be allies and integrate anti-racism approaches into our work with young children.
Register here: https://forms.gle/gtZLHtDtgaE4e32E8
April 8 - Observation, Assessment, and Documentation for Infant/Toddler Mental Health
Areas: 6, diverse learners
Presenter: Jayna Doherty, DEEC Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grantees Age groups: I, T
Description: We will discuss objective observations, how/where/when/why for assessments, and how to properly document infant and toddler mental health observations and development.
Register here: https://forms.gle/vpAFqJoDXUbWxtGs8
May 13 - Storytelling for the Classroom Areas: 2, 5
Presenter: Big Joe the Storyteller Age groups: I, T, PS, SA
Description: This workshop focuses on finding effective storytelling material, developing the presentation skills of a storyteller, and integrating storytelling within the curriculum. This workshop combines practical knowledge, along with hands on activities, all in an effort to help teachers give their students an enriching storytelling experience. Professional development points can be obtained by participating in this workshop (see Big Joe for more details!). There is both a 60 and 90 minute version of this workshop available.
https://forms.gle/S5JrwoBHECV3DGmB7
Non-Member Information
All family child care providers are welcome to attend a workshop. The non-member workshop fee is $25 and must be paid before the workshop begins. Email familychildcareassoc@gmail.com to confirm enrollment and schedule a payment. No refunds; please make sure you can attend before signing up. Non-member workshop fees are not applicable towards membership.
Providers that are interested in seeing what the FCCA has to offer may attend for free. Non-members who do not pay for the workshop will not receive a training certificate. Visit the membership page to get more information on membership.
All family child care providers are welcome to attend a workshop. The non-member workshop fee is $25 and must be paid before the workshop begins. Email familychildcareassoc@gmail.com to confirm enrollment and schedule a payment. No refunds; please make sure you can attend before signing up. Non-member workshop fees are not applicable towards membership.
Providers that are interested in seeing what the FCCA has to offer may attend for free. Non-members who do not pay for the workshop will not receive a training certificate. Visit the membership page to get more information on membership.