Fully Funded Opportunity
Educators Building Social-Emotional Resilience
Thanks to The Sherman Family 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
Apply To This Course
This Course Includes
This course is offered in two separate cohorts, each with its own start date and live session schedule. Please apply to the cohort whose dates work best for you.
Cohort A
Live Zoom session dates Mondays at 7PM:
- February 2nd
- February 9th
Presidents Day (Februray 16th NO CLASS)
- February 23rd
- March 2nd
- March 9th
- March 16th
- March 23rd
- March 30th
Easter Monday (April 6th NO CLASS)
- April 13th
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
Cohort B
Live Zoom session dates Tuesdays at 7pm:
- March 17th Orientation
- March 24th
- March 31st
- April 7th
- April 14th
- April 21st
- April 28th
- May 5th
NO CLASS May 12th
- May 19th
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
