Professional Development

In addition to our academic internship programs, Walker also offers high quality training opportunities and professional development for all employees.  This commitment to continuous learning enables our employees to develop new skills and keep pace with their own professional goals for growth. 

For Child Care Workers

Walker is known worldwide for its unparalleled professional development program for child care workers in our day school and residential programs. This year-long sequence taught by veteran child care workers and seasoned professionals includes modules in normal child development, psychopathology, and a variety of unique approaches to caring for children with severe social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

For Educational and Clinical Professionals

Walker also offers ongoing professional development training to all educational and clinical professionals.  Educators receive curriculum-based trainings designed to keep them most current on state-of-the-art teaching skills for our unique population of students. In addition, clinicians are trained in evidence-based practice, integrating continuous assessment and the multidisciplinary team toward the development of best approaches to clinical work with children and families.

For more information about professional development opportunities at Walker, please contact Madeline Steinberg, Psy.D., Director of Professional Development, by e-mail or at 781-292-2104.

For Your School-Based Team

Public schools and other organizations wishing to benefit from the special education expertise developed and refined at Walker should review the wide range of trainings offered by Walker Partnerships. Our trainers can create customized professional development opportunities that can help bring best practices to your curriculum and further build the capacity of your team to teach and care for students with academic and serious emotional challenges. To arrange a training session or a no-obligation consultation regarding professional development opportunities for your staff, please contact James B. Earley, Ed.D., Managing Director of Walker Partnerships, by e-mail or at 781-292-2178.