Fully Funded Opportunity
Educators Building Social-Emotional Resilience
Thanks to The Richman Foundation, this 8 module course is completely FREE for groups of early childhood providers in Baltimore City.
FORMAT: Blended (Self-paced and live lessons)
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
Educators Building Social-Emotional Resilience
The Mariposa Method to Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
Instructors: Jenny Barrett and Dr. Anne Townsend
Description: In this course, participants will learn Mariposa’s social-emotional learning method to reduce stress and build resilience in both children and adults.
Module 1: Rethinking Traditional Approaches to Challenging Behavior
Step into the science behind student behavior. Explore how stress affects learning, why power struggles emerge, and how traditional discipline may be holding students—and educators—back. Begin laying the foundation for a more connected, resilient classroom.
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Modules 2–7: The Mariposa Method in Action
Discover a research-based approach to supporting emotional resilience and reducing classroom stress. Through practical tools and strategies, you’ll learn how to:
- Decode student behavior and respond with empathy
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Communicate your expectations in ways that foster trust and clarity
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Partner with students to solve problems collaboratively
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Reinforce positive behavior in ways that boost engagement and motivation
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Create structured, inclusive environments that support self-regulation
- Learn how to talk about challenges in a way that lowers defensiveness and helps avoid bias.
Final Module: From Insight to Impact
Reflect on your growth, revisit key strategies, and make a plan for bringing this work into your daily practice—because lasting change starts with intention.
What You’ll Gain: A comprehensive method for...
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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
This Course Includes
Each of the 8 modules features self-paced components to learn the skill or concept, along with 1-hour live sessions (in-person or online) to practice and receive feedback.
Live session component dates:
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Nov. 10th Orientation 7pm
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Nov. 17th 7pm
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Nov. 24th 7pm
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Dec. 1st 7pm
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Dec. 8th 7pm
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Dec. 15th 7pm
Winter holiday break (Dec. 22nd and 29th)
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Jan 5th 7pm
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Jan 12th 7pm
(break for MLK)
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Jan 26th 7pm
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:
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Stipend up to $100 per teacher/participant once completed course, if work is done outside of work hours.
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Access to in-person or virtual coaching
