Meeting the Needs of Early Childhood Professionals
The Early Childhood Professional Association ( TECPA) provides programs that serve as the foundation for early childhood professionals, as well as cutting edge topics to inspire us all to be the best we can be in turn benefitting the children and families in our early childhood communities. Our speakers are vetted and are based all over the U.S. In order to minimize exposure to our speakers and our participants, we are currently offering all programming via Zoom. Using the remote tools that we have all become accustomed to through the pandemic we have opened up a whole new world in the early childhood professional development landscape.
Group size is limited and registration is on a first come/first served basis so sign up today! Registration ends when group capacity is filled and/or no later than 24 hours ahead of the program. All program registrations are final, no refunds will be issued, and program fees may not be traded from one program to another. A certificate of attendance will be emailed to you after the event.
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The Nurtured Heart Approach
Presented by Sam Healy, LICSW
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Where: Zoom
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: $40
The Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA) is a social emotional curriculum developed for building relationships in which students are intrinsically motivated both academically and pro-socially. With this approach, teacher-student relationships evolve into a culture in which students become invested and engaged in the learning process. At its very core NHA creates intense positive relationships within the academic context. Through capturing and facilitating first hand experiences of success within typical everyday routines and activities these relationships provide countless opportunities for social emotional, and character development.
Sam Healy, LICSW, has been working with children and families for over 25 years. Sam is a Nurtured Heart Advanced Trainer and Specialist and has trained thousands of educators, professionals and parents on this model and is currently working with Cambridge, Boston, Lawrence, Winchester, Reading, and Melrose schools, and also consults for Wheelock, Tufts and Lesley Schools of Education.
EEC Core Competency – Area 2: Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
Instructional Method: Lecture, Classroom Discussion, and Participatory Activities
Leading with Intention and Impact
Presented by Susan McDonald
When: Thursdays, once a month: Sept 2025 - March 2026
Where: Westwood Public Library • 660 High St, Westwood
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am, doors open at 9:30am
Cost: $700 for all 7 sessions
Reignite your purpose, refuel your energy, and reimagine what's possible in your leadership with Susan McDonald from Inspiring New Perspectives!
Inspiring New Perspectives offers professional development experiences designed to empower school leaders and educators to create positive change in their professional skills andpractices. Susan seamlessly weaves current research with inspirational strategies, bridging the gap between our understanding of the early childhood years and what we can do to support the holistic development of children, teachers, and families.
Feeling isolated or overwhelmed in your leadership role? This course offers the clarity, community, and strategies you need to lead with confidence and create a more positive, professional culture in your early childhood program. Becoming a member of this learning community will inspire you to rethink and refocus your work to re-energize and strengthen your learning community.
WORKSHOP TOPIC AND DATES
9/18: Creating a Vision for a Thriving Growth Culture
10/16: Setting Expectations and ProfessionalAccountability
11/13: Strengths-Based Communication
12/18: Conducting Observations and Providing Feedback
1/15: Building and Supporting Teams
2/12: Facilitating Impactful Staff Meetings
3/19: Strengthening Relationships with Families
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