Professional Development
Supporting Program Quality
MAP helps support program quality of afterschool and summer programs through professional development opportunities and other quality supports. From professional learning communities to individualized coaching, there are opportunities to help your program thrive. Explore opportunities below!
“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.”
Supporting Program Quality
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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. 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.
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Resource Hub
MAP has a library of resources and curriculum available to afterschool and summer programs. From resources on social-emotional learning to webinars on sustaining the OST workforce, there are plenty of resources that will be useful to educators and administrators of programs. Check them out below!
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Program Improvement Plans
In addition to professional development, MAP can support your afterschool program in identifying other areas for program improvement. These services include conducting an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for your program (SWOT Analysis).
Meet MAP’s Professional Development Team!
Lisa DeCaro Demoulias (she/her) began her career as a kindergarten teacher and has held many positions in the field of education. She holds a Professional Massachusetts Teacher License as well as a certification as a Principal N-8. She graduated from Boston College with a Master Degree in Educational Administration and currently works for Lesley University leading aspiring teachers to an initial licensure. Lisa was the Chief Operating Officer of an International Educational Consultancy group and was the Senior Child Care Director of the YMCA of the Greater Boston Association. She managed all aspects of the school-age programs and was the leader of the Eastern Mass Cluster group of the YMCA developing best practices for the school-age sites. Lisa is a passionate educator and enjoys sharing her knowledge and learning from others.
Jen Reth (she/her) has been in the Afterschool and Out-Of-School Time field since 1993 working in various positions. She is currently the Director of Youthworks, the Soft Skills Career Readiness Program for youth in Winthrop with Winthrop Public Schools and CASA. She serves on the Community Action for Safe Alternatives board and is a Massachusetts Ambassador for the National Afterschool Alliance.
Professional Development Request Form
Ready to get started?
Click here to download our Professional Development Request form!
After you’ve filled it out, please email to ldemoulias@massafterschool.org and jreth@massafterschool.org.
August Professional Development Spotlight
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. Check out an example of a course our trainers offer below!
Using Restorative Practices as Classroom Management Tools
You may be familiar with the term Restorative Justice as it relates to the Criminal Justice arena, but have you ever heard it talked about when it comes to managing your classroom and the various challenges we come up against when working with high energy, and high-risk youth? Participants will learn what it means to provide spaces with high accountability and structure while also providing lots of support and nurturing. Participants will learn strategies for creating safe spaces for youth and when harm happens how to address it through a restorative process that is not only inclusive but honors accountability, truth telling and relationship building
"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."
“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."
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.
EEC Training Opportunities
EEC offers this list of training opportunities for your program staff, and other resources to support program quality. From PD trainings to an Early Childhood Educator Scholarship, there are many resources that can help your program! Click below to download more information!
National Afterschool Association
The NAA has a new membership structure. Click below to learn more!
The Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership is the Massachusetts Affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association. NAA and its State Affiliates share a mutual purpose and agreement to support, develop, and advocate for Out-of-School Time professionals and the profession. NAA and its State Affiliates build connectivity among stakeholders and create opportunities for engagement to ensure a vibrant future for the Out-of-School Time profession.
For OST professionals who are not paid NAA members and live in Massachusetts, our affiliation and conference registration make you eligible for a free NAA membership. If you prefer, NAA membership may be purchased directly from NAA on a sliding scale from $25 to $150.