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

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...

The Freedman Center is honored to be chosen as one of the
"20 Enduring Heroes for Families"
The Boston Parents Paper’s
Best of the Best
The Family Advocate Awards

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