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 [...]