Helping Traumatized Children Learn
SMEC (Main) 27 Russells Mills Rd, Dartmouth, MA, United StatesCOURSE #: 2019-35 PARTICIPANTS: Teachers, Para Professionals, Assistant Teachers, Specialists DESCRIPTION: Helping Traumatized Children Learn Utilizing information from the Massachusetts Advocates for Children Report and Policy Agenda, research from Bessel van der Kolk, MD and material from Gordon Hodas, MD, as well as examples from the presenter’s current practice, this workshop will present information on the impact of trauma on learning. Participants will learn how trauma impacts child development, and affects physical, mental and emotional health. Strategies for educators and counselors will be explored and practiced. PRESENTER: Dr. Denise Howley, LICSW* CONTACT HOURS: 3 PDP’s COST: $75 Member METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check [...]
Mentoring in Action: Becoming a Qualified Mentor!
SMEC (Main) 27 Russells Mills Rd, Dartmouth, MA, United StatesCOURSE #: 2019-29 PARTICIPANTS: Teachers, Specialists DESCRIPTION: Purpose This professional development program is designed for first time mentors or current mentors who want to refresh and update their skills to align with current standards. Mentors will learn how to; 1) use a year-long curriculum to support novice teacher development 2) reflect on their practice 3) align mentoring conversations to educator evaluation 4) differentiate mentoring conversations to inspire novices and meet their varied needs 5) use mindfulness to minimize stress and focus on the important issues facing novice teachers. The goal of the program is to transform mentoring into a shared supportive learning [...]
Ways to Implement STEM in your Elementary Classroom
SMEC (Main) 27 Russells Mills Rd, Dartmouth, MA, United StatesCOURSE #: 2019-36 PARTICIPANTS: Elementary Educators DESCRIPTION: Ways to Implement STEM in your Elementary Classroom In this course participants will work through a variety of STEM related activities appropriate for grades K-5. MORNING SESSION 3D Design and Printing Morning SessionCourse Description: Using the Makers Empire and Tinkercad software participants will learn the basics of 3D design. As a group we will discuss how to best introduce and implement a 3D design program into your given curriculum. Participants will then put their skills to the test and be given a design challenge while engaging in the engineering and design process. Topics will include [...]