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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. |
2018-19 Workshop Presenters
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For information & sign up for members only functions visit: Special Events.
2017-18 Workshop Schedule
Thursday, September 21, 630-830pm
Teach Happy
By: Joe Pagluca, Big Joe the Storyteller
It is a workshop designed to motivate educators and childcare workers to feel good about their job, help them see things from a new perspective, reclaim their love of teaching, reduce stress levels, avoid burnout, and become better more productive, professionals! Using experiences from Joe’s days as a teacher as well as proven self-help methods, Teach Happy gives professionals techniques and training to help them be happier with their jobs, happier with those in their care, and happier in general!!
Core #8 Professionalism & Leadership
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, October 12, 630-830pm
Promoting Quality Play for Toddlers in Family Child Care
Diane Levin, Professor at Wheelock College
This workshop will focus on how learning happens through play for toddlers. Discuss how to choose materials that support learning through play. Learn how to plan a curriculum that helps with all areas of development.
Core #5 Learning Environments & Curriculum
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, November 9, 630-830pm
Family Child Care Licensing Review
Deborah Welch & Jessica Carvalhoe, DEEC FCC Licensors
Region 2 licensors will spend time discussing the DEEC FCC regulations, the portal, unannounced visits, and how things work in the Region 2 office.
Core #7 Program Planning & Development, Core #8 Professionalism & Leadership
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, January 11, 630-830pm
Photography for Documentation
Suzanne Revy, Faculty at New England School of Photography
Learn some tips on getting high quality photographs for documenting your children’s abilities and growth. No need to have a fancy camera, this class will focus on getting a great shot using just your cell phone. This is a great class if you use GOLD, online daily reports (like himama.com or tadpoles.com) make student portfolios, scrap books, or use photos as gifts.
Core #6 Observation, Assessment & Documentation
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, February 8, 630-830pm
Sign Language in Family Child Care
Jillian Berlinski, Hand in Hand Sign
Sign language is shown to reduce frustration and increase learning in hearing children. This workshop will focus on incorporating American Sign Language vocabulary into your setting by building it into the routines you already have in place. Come sign with us!
Core # 2 Guiding and Interacting with Youth, Core #5 Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, March 8, 630-830pm
This workshop was canceled due to weather and was rescheduled for Wednesday, May 2. You will need to re-register if you would like to attend.
Thursday, April 12, 630-830pm
The Dance of Interaction
Jeanine Fitzgerald, The Fitzgerald Institute
Adults and children are partners in the dance of interaction, and adults hold greater responsibility. While there are many tools that look at different dimensions of the whole child, these tools do not require a college degree. They are simple enough to grasp the essence of a child’s nature and connect in authentic and personal ways. Our goal is to nurture each child by nature and create winning combinations as we interact and relate.
Core #2 Guiding and Interacting with Youth
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Wednesday, May 2, 630-830pm
Teaming with Early Intervention in Family Child Care*
Laurie Blair, Staff at Thom. Anne Sullivan Center
This class will focus on teaming with EI providers that provide services for children in your care. Learn how to supporting IFSP’s with your curriculum and routine. Discuss ways to work and play with EI therapists during FCC hours while other children are present.
Core #1 Understanding Growth & Development, Core #3 Partnering with Families & Communities, Diverse Learners
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
*If you registered for the original date on March 8, you are not automatically registered for this workshop. Please re-register so that our expected enrollment is accurate.
Thursday, May 10, 630-830pm
Child Led Inquiry in Science
Karen Worth, Professor at Wheelock College
A co-author of Worms, Shadows, and Tidepools will discuss how children learn science through real world experiences. From her book description: “Based on the growing understanding that even the littlest learners are powerful thinkers and theory makers, it identifies important science inquiry skills and concepts appropriate for the very young.”
Core #5 Learning Environments & Curriculum
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, September 21, 630-830pm
Teach Happy
By: Joe Pagluca, Big Joe the Storyteller
It is a workshop designed to motivate educators and childcare workers to feel good about their job, help them see things from a new perspective, reclaim their love of teaching, reduce stress levels, avoid burnout, and become better more productive, professionals! Using experiences from Joe’s days as a teacher as well as proven self-help methods, Teach Happy gives professionals techniques and training to help them be happier with their jobs, happier with those in their care, and happier in general!!
Core #8 Professionalism & Leadership
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, October 12, 630-830pm
Promoting Quality Play for Toddlers in Family Child Care
Diane Levin, Professor at Wheelock College
This workshop will focus on how learning happens through play for toddlers. Discuss how to choose materials that support learning through play. Learn how to plan a curriculum that helps with all areas of development.
Core #5 Learning Environments & Curriculum
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, November 9, 630-830pm
Family Child Care Licensing Review
Deborah Welch & Jessica Carvalhoe, DEEC FCC Licensors
Region 2 licensors will spend time discussing the DEEC FCC regulations, the portal, unannounced visits, and how things work in the Region 2 office.
Core #7 Program Planning & Development, Core #8 Professionalism & Leadership
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, January 11, 630-830pm
Photography for Documentation
Suzanne Revy, Faculty at New England School of Photography
Learn some tips on getting high quality photographs for documenting your children’s abilities and growth. No need to have a fancy camera, this class will focus on getting a great shot using just your cell phone. This is a great class if you use GOLD, online daily reports (like himama.com or tadpoles.com) make student portfolios, scrap books, or use photos as gifts.
Core #6 Observation, Assessment & Documentation
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, February 8, 630-830pm
Sign Language in Family Child Care
Jillian Berlinski, Hand in Hand Sign
Sign language is shown to reduce frustration and increase learning in hearing children. This workshop will focus on incorporating American Sign Language vocabulary into your setting by building it into the routines you already have in place. Come sign with us!
Core # 2 Guiding and Interacting with Youth, Core #5 Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Thursday, March 8, 630-830pm
This workshop was canceled due to weather and was rescheduled for Wednesday, May 2. You will need to re-register if you would like to attend.
Thursday, April 12, 630-830pm
The Dance of Interaction
Jeanine Fitzgerald, The Fitzgerald Institute
Adults and children are partners in the dance of interaction, and adults hold greater responsibility. While there are many tools that look at different dimensions of the whole child, these tools do not require a college degree. They are simple enough to grasp the essence of a child’s nature and connect in authentic and personal ways. Our goal is to nurture each child by nature and create winning combinations as we interact and relate.
Core #2 Guiding and Interacting with Youth
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
Wednesday, May 2, 630-830pm
Teaming with Early Intervention in Family Child Care*
Laurie Blair, Staff at Thom. Anne Sullivan Center
This class will focus on teaming with EI providers that provide services for children in your care. Learn how to supporting IFSP’s with your curriculum and routine. Discuss ways to work and play with EI therapists during FCC hours while other children are present.
Core #1 Understanding Growth & Development, Core #3 Partnering with Families & Communities, Diverse Learners
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
*If you registered for the original date on March 8, you are not automatically registered for this workshop. Please re-register so that our expected enrollment is accurate.
Thursday, May 10, 630-830pm
Child Led Inquiry in Science
Karen Worth, Professor at Wheelock College
A co-author of Worms, Shadows, and Tidepools will discuss how children learn science through real world experiences. From her book description: “Based on the growing understanding that even the littlest learners are powerful thinkers and theory makers, it identifies important science inquiry skills and concepts appropriate for the very young.”
Core #5 Learning Environments & Curriculum
Cost: included with membership, $25 for non-members
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.