EDUCATION & Training



Online Performance Management Course for Governments and Non-profits

This course explores what performance management means and how government agencies and non-profits can adopt this management approach.   Students will learn how to develop skills to refine the way goals and strategies are articulated so that they can be effectively measured, and to select practical performance measures.   Using theoretical readings, case studies, and exercises, the course provides a conceptual grasp of the underlying dynamics employed when you manage for results.   It also provides a practical understanding of how to apply performance management tools successfully at all levels of government across policy areas and in non-profits.
This 6-week course is offered four times per year, January, April, July and October.
Tuition is $600 for government employees.
Students may register online at:   http://uc.umb.edu/corporate/government-performance/


— Past Programs —


— 2012 —


CDSMP Leader Training —My Life My Health— in Boston (JP)
Chronic Disease Self-Management Group Leader Training — We are delighted that you are interested in becoming a Chronic Disease Self-Management Course leader!   The Self-Management Course leaders training will take place at:   Ethos, 555 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
January 30, 31, and February 6, 7 -- 9:00-4:00
Contact Meelynn Wong at mwong@ethocare.org or 617-477-6699
UMass/Boston Gerontology Courses 2012 — on campus or online
The list of classes for the Gerontology Undergraduate Program at UMass Boston for spring 2012 is now available.   Registration is currently ongoing.
On-campus classes begin the week of January 22 and online classes begin the week of January 30.
We offer the 18 credit Manning Certificate Program, the 12 credit Certificate in Gerontological Social Policy (all can be used toward the BA program) and the BA program in Gerontology.
Please contact Mary St. Jean at 617-287-7330 for any questions about the program.

— 2011 —


Matter of Balance COACH Training at Duxbury COA
The Duxbury Senior Center will be hosting a Matter of Balance COACH training on Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 from 8:30am - 12:30pm.
The cost of training is $25.00; this fee covers the cost of the training manual and materials.
Please register by calling Joanne Moore @ Duxbury COA 781-934-5774 x102 or email joannemoore@duxburycoa.com
Elder Affairs Regional Board Training
Elder Affairs will conduct regional board trainings this fall.   You are cordially invited to attend.
  • Thursday 20 October —   Townsend MA
  • Monday 24 October —   Leicester MA
  • Monday 31 October —   Easton MA
  • Friday 4 November —   Melrose MA
  • Monday 5 December —   Williamsburg MA   (Mon 12/12 rain-date)
  • Tuesday 13 December —   Sherborn MA   (Weds 12/14 rain-date)
MassDOT / MARTA / NEPTA / RTAP Training Sessions
MassDOT, MARTA, NEPTA and RTAP are looking forward to hosting two full days of training on December 6 & 7, 2011 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.   MArtap will offer a two-day certification program, which is being offered to everyone in the transit field.   MArtap scholarships will be available.   Full registration information and conference agenda will be forthcoming.   For now we are asking everyone to "Save the Dates".
"Wisdom Works" — Employment Program for Older Job Seekers
6:30--8:30 pm — September 8 (Thurs),   13 (Tues),   14 (Weds),   20 (Tues)
Topics: "Looking Back...What's Next" (skills assessment); "Getting Started" (resume/cover letter); "Job Search Strategies"; "Interviewing"; "Research & Technology" (learning how to navigate the Internet)
Sharon Community Center, 219 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon MA
Chronic Disease Self Management Master Training:   My Life/My Health
September 12-16th — Four all-day trainings from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM;   one half day (16th)
Springfield Marriott Hotel, 2 Boland Way, Springfield MA
DHHS CMS — National Medicare Train the Trainer Workshop
We're pleased to announce registration for the 2011 National Medicare Train-the-Trainer Workshop is now open.   We are holding the Workshop this year in Portsmouth, NH.
The workshops share consistent, accurate, current information with partners who help Medicare beneficiaries make the best choices for their healthcare coverage and are an excellent way to educate partners who train others.
When:   Tuesday 30 August — Thursday 1 September 2011
Where:   Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel and Conference Center, 250 Market Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
For complete details on the workshop refer to the invitation attached to this email.
Click on the following link to access the workshop web site and to register online:   http://2011nationalmedicaretrainingprogram.blsmeetings.net/
The password for registration is located in the PDF file (Flyer) attached to this invitation.
Please contact Dee Dee Underwood via email at dunderwood@seamoncorporation.com or via phone at 301-577-0244, Ext. 5200 if you have any questions.
UMass/Boston Gerontology Fall 2011 Courses -- on campus or online
Registration Deadline 19 August
Fiscal 2012 Certification Deadline
for MCOA Directors & Program Managers
The Certification Committee will be holding its second training for MCOA Director and Program Manager Certification for Fiscal 2012.   Sandra LaPollo, Pat Roberts and Joanne Moore will lead a WEBINAR on THURSDAY, JULY 28 at 10:00 AM.   If you are interested in completing the Director or Program Manager Certification this year, and haven't attended certification training in the last year, please plan on joining us.
Wisdom Works Job Search Skills Training Program
Wednesday 15 June 2011 Train the Trainer Sessions Scheduled
The Wisdom Works Job Search Skills Training Program (Program) helps adults learn the new and essential skills required for seeking employment in today's marketplace.   Typically, laid off older workers are staying out of the workforce longer than younger adults — using these job search strategies may help unemployed older adults in your community find work sooner!
The Program features four 2-hour sessions during which employment goals and job search techniques are developed for unemployed job seekers aged 50+.   The training sessions are led by volunteer workshop leaders — individuals with human resources backgrounds.   So far, 18 communities have sent teams for training!
"Wisdom Works" — Employment Program for Older Job Seekers
Topics:   "Looking back...What's Next" (skills assessment);   "Getting Started" (resume/cover letter);   "Job Search Strategies";   "Interviewing" and "Research & Technology" (learning how to navigate the Internet)
Dates:   Tuesday 4/26, Thursday 5/5, Tuesday 5/10, Monday 5/16
Time:   2-4PM.   all 4 sessions must be attended but call regardless
A Framework for End-of-Life Care:  Change, Challenges and Choices
A three-part series supporting the professional aging services network.
Join us for one or all three end-of-life workshops, which will analyze medical, ethical and spiritual issues;   review patient and family dynamics;   and explore who is truly in charge when families request harmful treatments.
8:30 to 10 AM on Thursdays — March 24,   April 14,   May 12
For Fundraisers & Friends of Senior Centers
Earn, Learn and Share Event
The Friends of the Clinton Senior Center would like to hone their fundraising skills with you!   We are all trying to improve financial support for our Senior Centers.   We also need to stick together and educate ourselves and our communities about the Economics of Aging.....so let's get together for an afternoon in April to Earn, Learn and Share!!   It will be our shot heard 'round Massachusetts!
Tuesday 19 April 2011 from 1 to 4pm
Online Performance Management course
Starting to see signs of Spring? This Course in Performance Management will give you a fresh outlook on what you do and help you think about working in new ways. Many organizations are being called on to accomplish more with fewer resources. This online course in Performance Management for Government and Non-Profits can help you learn how to articulate your organization's desired results and measure them in ways that is useful both internally and for your external constituents. You will learn how to identify programmatic results, select appropriate performance indicators, analyze data, create appropriate reports and use these data to drive improved performance in your organization. The course also covers issues associated with mixing money and results such as in performance based contracting and pay-for-performance.
$700 — April 5th to May 13th — Please try to register by March 29, 2011.
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management
The John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy & Global Studies, UMass/Boston
Tomando Master Training
Tomando Master Training that is scheduled for the week of March 14th.
The training is going to be in Boston, the exact location is TBA.
This Boston CDSMP training is free to Elder Service of Merrimack Valley MOU partners.
14-18 March 2011

— 2010 —


Boston University Institute for Geriatric Social Work
Gerontology Certification Program at UMass/Boston
The Frank J. Manning Certificate in Gerontology at UMass Boston is a 6 class, 18 credit program that offers instruction in public policy, legislative advocacy, direct service and field placements for those who seek a more in-depth understanding of aging issues.   For spring 2011, the on-campus Elder Action Research Project features a staff survey of care managers across the state on reasons for residents' discharge from home and community-based care to nursing homes.   Credits should be fully transferable to a Bachelor's degree program.   Visit www.uc.umb.edu or contact Mary St. Jean at 617-287-7330, for information.   Online classes begin the week of January 31 and end week of May 2;   on-campus classes begin the week of January 23 and end the week of May 8th.
Mary St. Jean, Coordinator
Gerontology Undergraduate Program, College of Public & Community Service, University of Massachusetts Boston

Wisdom Works Job Search Skills Training
In 2010, fifteen COAs adopted the Program.   COAs ready to adopt the Program in 2011 may register by sending an email by January 17th to Mary Kay Browne, Senior Project Director, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, at mary.k.browne@state.ma.us.   Please include your name, address, phone number and email address and similar contact information for a program manager, if applicable.
March 4th & 5th, 2011
Online Training on Countertransference
This advanced-level online course is an intensive study of countertransference and how it impacts clinical judgment and treatment.
12 CEUs available.   Reduced rate for MDPH Substance Abuse providers.
4 to 28 February 2011
MDPH Suicide Prevention Trainings
My Life, My Health — Leader Training
Nov 29th, Nov 30th, Dec 1st & Dec 3rd
Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Boston MA
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program — Leader Training
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program and will be offering a promotional question and answer session on Wednesday 4 August 2010 at 1 p.m. for an upcoming 4-day Leader Training.
The actual training will be in September on the following Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9/7, 9/8;   and 9/14, 9/15.


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