A project of Wheelock College’s ASPIRE Institute since July 2011, Connected Beginnings Training Institute (CBTI) was launched by the United Way of Massachusetts Bay/Merrimack Valley, Inc. (UWMB) in 2006 to build the capacity of infant and early … Read More
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Announcing Registration for: Regional Pyramid Model Learning Communities, Winter Dates
Is your program using the Pyramid Model to support children and families?
Join us as we explore Pyramid Model resources, share lessons learned, and connect with a variety of community programs.
Look for the best location for you:
*Click on the link below the Regional Pyramid Model Learning Community you wish to attend, click the ‘Register’ button on the page to RSVP for this free opportunity*
Dates, Times, Locations:
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Roxbury YMCA
285 M.L.K Jr. Blvd. – Roxbury, MA 02119
Click here to register for the Boston/Metro Learning Community!
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lawrence EEC Office
360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Third Floor – Lawrence, MA
Click here to register for the Lawrence Learning Community!
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Springfield EEC Office
1441 Main St., Suite 230 – Springfield, MA 01103
Click here to register for the Springfield Learning Community!
Friday, February 9, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Taunton EEC Office
1 Washington St., Suite 20 – Taunton, MA 02780
Click here to register for the Taunton Learning Community!
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Worcester Public Library – Banx Room
3 Salem Square – Worcester, MA 01608
Click here to register for the Worcester Learning Community!
*Each date/location above has a snow date listed on the page in case of weather cancellations*
Discussion Topic: Planning & Practicing High Quality Environments within Targeted Areas
Description: Planning practices to support high quality environments for children is much more than space design. High quality environments to support all children’s learning is about how to use daily routines and routines within routines to foster engagement, learn the steps of transitions, and understand home, program, and classroom expectations.
Cost: There is no cost to participants; the Pyramid Model Learning Community is supported by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
New to the Pyramid Model?
Before attending the Pyramid Model Learning Community, we encourage you to view this brief Introduction to the Pyramid Model Approach http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/explore/camtasia/pyramid_overview/pyramid_overview_captions.html
And check out the Massachusetts Pyramid Model Website at: http://connectedbeginnings.org/mapyramidmodel/
Registration for the Pyramid Model National Conference is Open
15th National Training Institute on Effective Practices: Addressing Challenging Behavior
The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) and the Pyramid Model Consortium are pleased to bring you this unique and inspiring professional development experience. NTI’s format is designed to provide an in-depth learning experience built around the Pyramid Model. The Institute brings together experts from around the country who skillfully present three-hour workshops offering practical, ready-to-use information on social and emotional development. It is an unparalleled opportunity to increase your skills, build a network of colleagues and become part of a growing professional community who use the Pyramid Model. Learn more about the Institute: http://nti.cbcs.usf.edu/
A look back: Wheelock College Annual Community Dialogue 2016
May 24, 2016
Children as the Focus: Promoting Quality in Early Education and Care
Wheelock College began hosting the Annual Community Dialogue on Early Education and Care in 2005. This free event brings together state administrators, providers, policymakers, educators, and many others seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of early childhood education.
Wheelock’s 10th Annual Community Dialogue, held May 24, 2016, focused on ways to promote quality in early education and care. At the conference, we interviewed attendees on camera about the importance of early childhood education, how to best promote quality care, and the role that higher ed institution can play.
For more information on the 2016 Community Dialogue, please click here.
For more information about older Community Dialogues, please click here.