Professional Development
MAP’s New Course Catalog
MAP’s Professional Development Team includes a database of trainers with various levels of diversity and expertise on subject matter that reflects the MA Department of Early Education and Care’s Core Competencies and National Afterschool Association’s Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies.
MAP’s professional development sessions can be offered in several formats: 2, 3, 4 or 5-hour training sessions during the day or evening or in a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) format. A PLC is usually offered in a two- or three-part series, each session in the series is 2 hours and there is a job-embedded activity between sessions.
All training can be done virtually or in person. Trainings can be adapted and created based on an After School and Out of School Time (ASOST) program or organization’s needs and staff’s experience. MAP will provide a training certificate to all participants upon completion.
EEC Professional Development Requirements
EEC Requires Large Group and School Age Child Care [See 606 CMR 7.09(19)(b)]
1. Educators working fewer than ten hours per week shall complete a minimum of five hours of professional development activities per year;
2. Educators working at least ten but fewer than 20 hours per week shall complete a minimum of 12 hours of professional development activities per year;
3. Educators working 20 or more hours per week shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development activities per year.
Check out these quotes about our trainers!
"Lisa was a fantastic coach for me this past year. Having this coaching support from her and the entire team at MAP has been a wonderful help for me and our program. Whether someone is relatively new to this field, like myself, or someone who may just be looking for additional support throughout the year, this has been a great way to help answer any of my random questions, help find areas to improve on, and to have someone who is there to help that AS/OST employee in all areas of our programs."
“Coaching with Jen has been such a huge help with running our program. She is a wealth of knowledge and I continue to learn with her guidance. Jen is so supportive and is always looking for new tools and ways to help our program grow, her coaching has been such an asset to Delvante and I.”
“I cannot put in to words how much Jen’s support as a coach has helped me to grow. Her guidance has helped me to make difficult decisions regarding my business and staffing and to move forward personally and professionally."
Service Learning
Volunteering and service have been shown to have positive outcomes for youth. By providing students with opportunities to engage in service learning, they avoid engaging in risky behaviors and are more likely to have academic success.
Check out the Afterschool Alliance’s resources on service learning.
You can also check out the National Youth Leadership Council’s (NYLC) guidebook on service learning for afterschool programs serving twelve- and thirteen-year-olds. Click here to access it!
Click here to create a free account with NYLC and access their resource library!
Workforce General Program Grants
Can be used for professional development, including camp training!
Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
Afterschool programs can apply for a grant up to $250,000 to train current and newly hired school-age educators/camp counselors. You may use a training provider of your choice.
Eligibility requirements: the organization would need to be contributing organization to unemployment insurance to apply. Check with your finance person to determine this.
Also, the programs would also need a certificate of good standing (Cogs) to apply. The process for applying for this certificate is straightforward and is detailed in the application itself
To get more information, visit: https://commcorp.org/subprogram/wtfp-general-program-guidelines/
Application link: https://commcorp.my.salesforce-sites.com/gp/WTFP_GP_Start_New
If you have questions about the grant contact WTFP@commcorp.org or call 617-717-6912.
MAP can assist with preparing a training plan. Contract Lisa Demoulias, Director of Professional Development, ldemoulias@massafterschool.org to discuss PD training plan.