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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Heart and Hand Conference
a conference for educators, parents, and caregivers

About the Conference

Heart & Hand is a one-day, in-person conference designed to provide practical tools for fostering children’s emotional and cognitive growth. The name reflects two key principles: the importance of strong relationships (heart) and hands-on, experiential learning (hand). Sessions will focus on real-world strategies for guiding children, particularly ages 15 months to 6 years, in ways that support their independence, confidence, and curiosity.​

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Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Wellan Montessori School, 80 Crescent Avenue, Newton, MA 02459

Conference Registration: $75

Continuing Education Units: 0.5 CEUs
Professional Development Hours: 5 PD hours

Who should attend?

This dynamic event will feature informative presentations and interactive sessions designed to address the varied needs and interests of adults who spend time with children ages 15 months - 6 years old, including classroom teachers and assistants, daycare professionals, in-home caregivers, parents, and grandparents. College students interested in preschool through early elementary education are also welcome.

 

What topics will be addressed?

Discover practical strategies and powerful insights into child development that you can immediately apply in your interaction with children. These sessions are designed to spark new ideas, strengthen your practice, and make a lasting impact.

Click here to view the agenda.

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What's included in the conference fee?

  • Morning coffee and refreshments

  • Boxed lunches​

  • Learning materials

  • Certificates of attendance​​

Past Conference Program

Wellan Institute

80 Crescent Avenue

Newton Centre, MA 02459

Phone: (617) 969-4488   

Fax: (617) 969-4430

institute@wellan.org

    TERMS OF USE 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

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Wellan Institute and Wellan Montessori School are divisions of Newton Montessori School, Inc., a non-profit institution that admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, and any other status protected by applicable law to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students of the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its admissions, financial aid and loans, or it its educational and other programs.

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