The Freedman Center at MSPP
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The Boston Parents Paper’s
Best of the Best
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Community Education

Bring high-quality presentations to your group

We send our professional presenters to many area communities, delivering popular workshops to enthusiastic audiences of parents, educators, employee groups, and the general public. Here's just a sampling of topics:

 

 

"The Freedman Center facilitator was great! She made the workshop interesting as well as fun, providing specific examples throughout."

"The Freedman Center workshop was engaging and down-to-earth...It promoted a helpful exchange of ideas and strategies."

  • Positive Discipline
  • School-Home Communication
  • Autism
  • Readiness
  • Cultural Competence
  • Preschool Decisions
  • Dealing with Frustration
  • Temperament
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Adolescence
  • Teaching with Puppets
  • Music & Self-Esteem
  • Impact of Divorce
  • Loss & Grief
  • Transitions
  • Special Needs
  • Children's Friendships
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • When Children Are Mean
  • Setting Limits
  • Outdoor Play
  • Team-Building
  • Ages & Stages

Attend our workshops - and earn credit, too. The Freedman Center for Child and Family Development is part of The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. MSPP offers continuing professional education programs year-round. View a copy of the entire catalogue at www.mspp.edu/ce.

Engage a consultant for help with specific issues. The Freedman Center at MSPP has experts available to assist schools and other organizations seeking professional guidance. Our consultants work with program directors, teachers, parent boards and others to develop practical recommendations regarding educational and staffing goals and other challenges. Consultants are also available for classroom observations related to children’s mental health and behavioral issues.

Examples of Freedman Center at MSPP Consulting Work

  • A prechool was concerned about declining enrollment. The Freedman Center was hired to evaluate the program and make recommendations involving:
    • Fundraising
    • Equipment
    • Design
    • Curriculum
    • Staffing
    • Marketing
  • A child care center’s Board of Directors decided that program documents needed improvement. The Freedman Center was hired to:
    • Re-write staff contracts, job descriptions and handbook
    • Assist in staff evaluations
  • Preschool staff has concerns about a child whose is exhibiting behavior issues during circle time and other group gatherings. The Freedman Center staff was hired to help staff create strategies for this child and the entire class.
  • A Program Director wanted to improve/expand the program. The Freedman Center was hired to:
    • Orient new staff
    • Coach one staff member to prepare for promotion to a new position
    • Assist teachers of a specific age group to improve curriculum
    • Work on staffing models

For more information about scheduling a presentation, attending upcoming professional development workshops, or connecting with a consultant, please contact:

Beth Basnight, M.Ed.
Associate Director, Continuing & Community Education Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
617-323-6662 x546
beth_basnight@mspp.edu

Announcing New Services to…

Newton Early Childhood Programs and Providers

The Newton Partnership (TNP) is pleased to announce that The Freedman Center at MSPP has been selected to deliver early childhood consultation services to Newton preschool and family child care programs. The goal of these services is to enhance the ability of the staff of early childhood programs in the community to meet the behavioral, social, and emotional needs of children in their programs. Read more or request services...

2012 Parent Education Opportunities from The Newton Partnership

Jan-May 2012 Parent Education Calendar

Coping with Challenging Behaviors - Using the 123 Magic Approach to Behavior Management
Janet Lucey M. Ed. and Beverly Mobilia, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialists
For 2 sessions Thursdays, Jan 26 and Feb 2 @ 6:30-8:00 PM
Education Center, Room 304, 100 Walnut St, 02460
Free! No RSVP Needed

Cinderella Ate My Daughter - Dispatches from the Frontlines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture
Peggy Orenstein - New York Times best selling author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter
Wed Feb 8 @ 7:00-8:30 PM
Williams Elementary School, 141 Grove St, 02466
Free! No RSVP Needed

Navigating the Rocky Road
of Adolescence
Next 4-Week Series Begins
Wed Feb 8 @ 7:00-8:30 PM
Free! Register Online

Let’s De-Stress: Practical Tips for Children & Parents
Anastasia Galanopoulos, PhD, Psychologist
Mon Feb 27 @ 7:00-8:30 PM
Freedman Center at MSPP, 225 Nevada St, 02460
Free! No RSVP Needed

Raising Sons - Understanding the Nature of Boys
Michael Thompson, PhD, Psychologist, Internationally-recognized author & speaker
Thurs Mar 8 @ 7:00-9:00 PM
Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, 02459
Free! No RSVP Needed

Understanding Temperament: Getting to Really Know Your Own Child
Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, PhD, Psychologist
Tues Mar 27 @ 7:00-8:30 PM
Mason Rice Elementary School, 149 Pleasant St, 02459
Free! No RSVP Needed

Preparing for Transition to Kindergarten
Janet Lucey M. Ed. & Beverly Mobilia, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialists
Thurs May 3 @ 6:30-8:00 PM
Education Center, Room 304, 100 Walnut St, 02460
Free! No RSVP Needed

School-Age Siblings: Moving from Rivalry to Revelry
Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, PhD, Psychologist
Thurs May 17 @ 7:00-8:30 PM
Bowen Elementary School, 280 Cypress St, 02459
Free! No RSVP Needed

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