Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

Module Objectives:

• Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

• Understand who the Acadians are

• Understand who the Gaels are

• Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

• Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize racism

▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

▪ Explore racism from birth onward

▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.

• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants

• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.

• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.

• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

F acilitators:

Moashella Shortte

Trina Fraser

S ession Dates and Times:

Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-858936601497?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 

During your time as anEducator, you will encounter children and families who are dealing with lossand trauma due to illness and death.  Childrenoften deal with these events differently than adults.  On May 14, Andrea Warnick, lead contentdeveloper for Kidsgrief.ca and Kidsgrief for Educators will assist us inbuilding a foundation of knowledge to help support families and children asthey move through these challenging experiences.

Andrea is a Registered Psychotherapist andRegistered Nurse whose passion lies in helping individuals, families andcommunities support people of all ages who are grieving an illness or death intheir lives. With years of nursing and counselling experience both in Canadaand abroad and a Masters degree in Thanatology (the study of dying and death)Andrea brings to her work a rare mixture of medical and psychosocial expertise.

For more information or to register please contact Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca or Tessa.seward@nscc.ca or call our Support Centre at 902919 9579.

Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

Module Objectives:

• Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

• Understand who the Acadians are

• Understand who the Gaels are

• Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

• Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize racism

▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

▪ Explore racism from birth onward

▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.

• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants

• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.

• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.

• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

F acilitators:

Moashella Shortte

Trina Fraser

S ession Dates and Times:

Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-858936601497?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 

"Beyond Behaviours” is inspired by the work of Dr. Mona Delahooke and will give educators the tools they need to recognize the inherent traits of neurodiversity and characteristics of neurodivergent trauma. In rethinking our responses to child behaviour we will compare ‘top-down’ vs ‘bottom-up’ behaviours, and learn to be an ‘interpreter of behaviour’. Identifying how to provide compassionate care for sensory overwhelm (meltdowns/shutdowns) in neurodivergent children will also lead educators to a better understanding of the neurodiverse perspective.

Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay     Cost: $23.00 (tax included)

Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by May 1st.

To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

Ever wanted to use Canva, PowerPoint or Google Slides to create beautiful documentation, but don't know where to start? This workshop will walk you through simple templates/ tips and tricks to make the most of these applications to create something beautiful.

This session is free for those who completed the Capture the Adventure workshop.. 

Facilitator: Sara Graves

Fee: $20

Deadline to register: May 9th, 2024

Sara Graves has been an Early Childhood Educator for the past 10 years. Her current role as the Coordinator of the Early Childhood Development Support Centre at Kingstec, allows her to share her creativity and knowledge of the field with students and educators.

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscws

Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

Module Objectives:

• Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

• Understand who the Acadians are

• Understand who the Gaels are

• Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

• Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize racism

▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

▪ Explore racism from birth onward

▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.

• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants

• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.

• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.

• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

F acilitators:

Moashella Shortte

Trina Fraser

S ession Dates and Times:

Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-858936601497?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 

Implementing a Gender Flexible Pedagogy

Offering practical steps for adults who work with young children to build inclusive and intentional spaces where all children recieve positive messages about their unique gender selves. 
Exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector. These workshops increase awareness about gender identity, gender-inclusive language and what it truly means to be an ally.
This series is based on modern understandings of gender and intersectionally, as well as research on child development, and gender health. 
By including the voice and lived experience of a transgender early childhood educator.
Contextualizes what it means to rethink early learning programs with a commitment to gender justice and gender equality for all children.

Part 1 (April 24)
The Gender Question
Expand our understanding of gender through history and how it manifests differently across cultures.

Part 2 (May 22)
Gender Responsive Eduators
Expand our knowledge and improve practices around gender stereotyping in the early years through practical tools and framework.

Part 3 (June 12)
Creating Safe Spaces
Create gender expansive environments, implementing inclusive policies for children, families and gender diverse educators.

Cost $75.00

6:30-8:30 each evening

If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at
jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca

Cet atelier est le dernier d'une série de 4 ateliers spécifique à la garde scolaire!

Ce quatrième et dernier atelier permettra d'explorer 3 grands enjeux:

1. L'identification des défis courants de comportements dans la garde scolaire;
2. Les stratégies et outils pour gérer efficacement les comportements difficiles;
3. Le développement des compétences sociales et émotionnelles chez les enfants.

Inscription sur Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/861646908097?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: le jeudi 23 mai 2024

Heure: 18 h 30 à 20 h

En ZOOM

Animatrice: Nathalie George

Notez bien: Même que cet atelier fait partie d'une série, vous n'avez pas besoin de tout les suivre. Vous recevrez un certificat pour les ateliers suivis.