Fully Funded Opportunity
Educators Building Social-Emotional Resilience
Thanks to the Lockhart Vaughan Foundation, this 8 module course is completely FREE for groups of early childhood providers in Baltimore City.
FORMAT: Blended (Self-paced and live lessons on Zoom)
TIME: 16 hours
CREDIT: 16 COKs
Stipend: up to $100 per teacher/participant once completed course, if work is done outside of work hours.
Coaching: Access to In person or virtual coaching
Course Description
In this interactive course, educators learn the Mariposa Method, a social-emotional learning approach that reduces stress and builds resilience for both children and adults. Through a blend of self-paced lessons and live Zoom sessions, participants explore the science behind behavior, practice empathetic communication strategies, and gain tools to create calmer, more connected classrooms.
You’ll rethink traditional discipline, learn to decode behavior through a trauma- and stress-informed lens, and discover practical techniques for building trust, supporting self-regulation, and fostering equity. By the final session, you’ll walk away with a clear plan for applying these strategies in your daily work.
What You’ll Gain
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A deeper understanding of student behavior and what drives it
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Communication tools that strengthen student-teacher relationships
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Strategies that promote autonomy, equity, and emotional safety
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A fresh perspective on discipline that supports growth over compliance
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Practical techniques for creating calm, connected, and culturally responsive classrooms
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This Course Includes
Each of the 8 modules features self-paced components to learn the skill or concept, followed by 1-hour live sessions (on Zoom) to practice and receive feedback.
Live Zoom session dates Mondays at 7pm:
- April 27th Orientation
- May 4th
- May 11th
- May 18th
NO CLASS May 25th
- June 1st
- June 8th
- June 15th
- June 22nd
- June 29th
Self-paced components include:
- 24 short, digestible mini-lessons
- 6 interactive online exercises to reinforce key concepts
- 6 downloadable tip sheets, each focused on a specific skill
- Teacher resources, including videos and articles
- Reflection prompts and opportunities for feedback
- Videos of teacher-student interactions using the Mariposa Method
Requirements:
- A working computer with internet access
- An open mind and receptive mindset
Recommended For:
- Teachers, educators, and caregivers of children under age 8
- Both early-career and seasoned educators
Includes:
- Stipend up to $100 per teacher/participant once completed course, if work is done outside of work hours.
- Access to in-person or virtual coaching
