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Bring high-quality presentations to your group

Our professional presenters travel to many area communities, delivering popular workshops to enthusiastic audiences of parents, educators, employee groups, and the general public. Last year’s schedule was the busiest ever, including more than 100 presentations. Here's just a sampling of locations and topics:

Westboro		Positive Discipline
Mattapan		School-Home Communication
Winchester		Autism
Acton		Readiness
Wellesley		Cultural Competence
Hopkinton		Preschool Decisions
Chestnut Hill		Dealing with Frustration
Ashland		Temperament
Needham		Sibling Relationships
Arlington		Adolescence
Lincoln		Teaching with Puppets
Allston		Music & Self-Esteem
Belmont		Impact of Divorce
Newton		Loss & Grief
Brookline		Transitions
Burlington		Special Needs
Wayland		Children's Friendships
Franklin		Emotional Intelligence
Medfield		When Children Are Mean
Walpole		Setting Limits
Natick		Outdoor Play
Brighton		Team-Building
Milton		Ages & Stages

Attend our workshops - and earn credit, too. WarmLines is part of The Freedman Center at The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. MSPP offers continuing professional education programs year-round. View a copy of the entire catalogue at www.mspp.edu/ce.

Engage a consultant for help with specific issues. WarmLines has experts available to assist early childhood programs and other organizations seeking professional guidance. Our consultants work with program directors, teachers, parent boards and others to develop practical recommendations regarding educational and staffing goals and other challenges. Consultants are also available for classroom observations related to children’s mental health and behavioral issues.

Examples of WarmLines Consulting Work

• A prechool was concerned about declining enrollment. WarmLines was hired to evaluate the program and make recommendations involving:
  • Fundraising
  • Equipment
  • Design
  • Curriculum
  • Staffing
  • Marketing
• A child care center’s Board of Directors decided that program documents needed improvement. WarmLines was hired to:
  • Re-write staff contracts, job descriptions and handbook
  • Assist in staff evaluations
• A preschool’s Board of Directors learned that their director was leaving. WarmLines was hired to consult with the Search Committee.
• A child care center’s director wanted to improve/expand the program. WarmLines was hired to:
  • Orient new staff
  • Coach one staff member to prepare for promotion to a new position
  • Assist teachers of a specific age group to improve curriculum
  • Work on staffing models

For more information about scheduling a presentation, attending upcoming professional development workshops, or connecting with a consultant, please contact us 617-332-3666x122 or info@warmlines.org.

Upcoming Continuing Education

Children with Special Needs: Basic Principles
Tues, March 23 @ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
2 CE Credits - $40  Register Online

Children with Special Needs:
Observation and Assessment
Tues, April 13 @ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
2 CE Credits - $40  Register Online

Helping Children Deal with Transitions
Tues, May 4 @ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
2 CE Credits - $40  Register Online

Discount available for multiple classes

For more information about scheduling a presentation, attending upcoming professional development workshops, or connecting with a consultant, please contact Beth Basnight at 617-332-3666x122 or bbasnight@warmlines.org.

"The WarmLines facilitator was great! She made the workshop interesting as well as fun, providing specific examples throughout."

"The WarmLines workshop was engaging and down-to-earth...It promoted a helpful exchange of ideas and strategies."