Compass Trainings

This training is being held on Wednesday 8/14/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in HAVERHILL - The Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St. Haverhill, Ma. In the field of education, we are expected to be patient, joyous, level-headed and teach! Teaching is the hardest job out there and educators feel that stress. Our toolboxes need to be filled with strategies in self-care and wellness. Through self-reflection, exploration and new language, we may be able to get that toolbox filled. Fueled up teachers fire up children!

This training is being held on Monday 6/10/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in SALEM- YMCA, 1 Sewall St. Salem. You will gain an understanding of what Red Flags are and the six domains of development.  You will have the opportunity to learn and practice ways to communicate these concerns to parents and caregivers.

This training is being held on Tuesday 7/9/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in QUINCY - The Wollaston Child Care, 47 Weston Ave. Quincy, Ma. Expand your understanding of STEAM terms and concepts as we introduce simple, accessible ways of integrating STEAM topics and activities into your classroom. Become familiar with children’s storybooks that can be used in STEAM learning.  We will be providing opportunities for participants to explore and play with STEAM materials through hands-on activities, as well as learn how to increase your self-confidence as STEAM educators!

This FREE training is being held on Thursday 6/13/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in QUINCY- Wollaston Childcare Center, 47 Weston Ave. Quincy. This training will help you understand children with special needs and their families. Examine a variety of challenges that families face when advocating for their children with special needs. Learn strategies beneficial in creating a culture of inclusion for children and families. Learn techniques and resources on emotional intelligence regarding interactions with families and children with special needs.

This FREE training is being held on Wednesday 6/26/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in in HAVERHILL - The Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter Street, Haverhill, Ma. We will examine how children’s gross motor skills connect to and help support development in other domains (cognitive, language, social-emotional). You will learn a variety of new games and transition activities, and how to incorporate other active experiences throughout the day. You will also discover how to modify activities to accommodate children with differing abilities and learning styles.

This FREE training is being held on Wednesday 7/10/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in STONEHAM - The Purpose School, 1 Church St., Stoneham, Ma. Explore the causes of childhood obesity.  We will learn appropriate nutrition and how to support healthy eating habits. Develop creative ideas for picky eaters and learn strategies to incorporate fitness into your daily schedule.

This FREE training is being held on Wednesday 7/31/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in HAVERHILL - The Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St. Haverhill, Ma. Understand the dynamics of conflicts within the educational workplace and how to apply the Code of Ethics and general ethical principles to guide our day-to-day interactions with peers, families and children.

This FREE training is being held on Tuesday 8/13/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in QUINCY - The Wollaston Child Care, 47 Weston Ave. Quincy, Ma. Learn simple and adaptable games, ideas and activities that require children to work and cooperate with one another in order to solve a problem or succeed as a team.  You will receive step-by-step instructions for each activity, including variations for different age groups and abilities.

This FREE training is being held on Thursday 8/15/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in STONEHAM - The Purpose School, 1 Church St., Stoneham, Ma. During this training you will understand children’s development and expectations of children’s behavior at different ages. Learn about the purposes of limit setting and how to design positive, respectful limit setting strategies for the early childhood years.  You will discover and examine the reasons behind behavioral outbursts/tantrums, and how to help children manage their anger.