EYPDC
and Curious
Welcome to the EYPDC
The Early Years Professional Development Committee consists of representatives of provincially funded Training Institutions and Support Sites. Committee members share their insights, needs assessment observations and professional development plans in order to coordinate, communicate and deliver quality professional development for all early childhood educators and other early years professionals in Nova Scotia.
Upcoming Workshops
- May 4, 2024
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MSVU Leading through a Child-Centred Lens
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May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Thursday April 25 (6:30pm – 9pm), Saturday May 4 (9am-1pm), and Saturday May 25, 2024 (9am-1pm).
Cost: $115
Total PD hours: 10.5 hrs
Location: IN PERSON
Presenters: Shari Ridgewell & Denise StoneDescription: In this fast-paced environment of early learning & care, leaders are often challenged to adhere to & make decisions that are in the best interest of young children. This workshop series will provide program leaders (e.g. Directors, Board members, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators), the opportunity to reflect on ethical decision making which supports action, duties & obligations that respect the rights of children, families & communities.
Participants will work on identifying ethical dilemmas they experience & use tools identified in the session to problem solve from an 'ethical perspective'. They will learn how to identify 'root causes' of the issues, applying either current or new skills to create possible solutions, & practice leadership proficiencies in applying ethical decision making between workshop sessions. Participants will review their current policies, & draft, or revise, a child -centered policy(s) for use within their organization.
Keeping children in the fore front of all decision making, participants will explore how ethical practice demonstrates respect for others, enabling leaders to be courageous & to act with integrity when confronted with ethical dilemmas,
Objectives:
To understand ethics & the need for ethical leadership in early childhood programs.
To explore ethical decision making & practices across diverse cultures & social contexts.
To identify common ethical dilemmas that arise from caring for young children.
To explore how ethical leadership respects diverse opinions & supports positive outcomes for children & families.
Presenter Biographies: Shari Ridgewell, M.Ed. is an early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience in the field. She has worked with all age groups; as child care administrator; an early childhood education consultant; a trainer of early childhood students; professional development provider & as an advocate for high quality inclusive child care. She recently retired from the Nova Scotia Government after 22 years working in licensing, program consulting, & policy development. In her last 5 years of public service, she coordinated the initial implementation of the Pyramid Model in Nova Scotia & continues as a member of the Provincial Pyramid Model Leadership Team. Shari continues to support the social emotional development & well-being of all young children in her consulting work with the Pyramid Model Consortium.Denise Stone is an early childhood professional with over 40 years of experience working in the early learning & child care sector. Some of her experiences include, early intervention, child care management, licensing, & post secondary course delivery & workshop facilitation. Prior to her retirement from the provincial government in 2021, Denise held several positions during her 20 years as a civil servant. Over the course of her career, Denise’s focus has always been to ensure the provision of high quality early learning & child care experiences for children & their families, & supporting professionalism within the sector.
Location: IN PERSON at MSVU
10.5 PD hours
$115
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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NSCC Burridge Being Inclusive and Supportive for an Autistic Child in a Childcare Environment *Yarmouth*
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May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Introduction to Autism: Develop an understanding of autism and ASD, key terminology related to autism and utilizing inclusive language, the medical and social model of disability, the diagnostic process and develop a general understanding of the characteristics of autism.
Primary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key primary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, the challenges of social interaction faced by an Autistic child. Develop a general understanding of the differences between verbal and non-speaking communications and how it applies to an Autistic child, communication barriers/difficulties faced, Augmentative and Alternative communication. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child in terms of social interaction and communication and to aid in terms of restrictive and repetitive behaviours. Develop a general understanding of restrictive and repetitive behaviours as it relates to an Autistic child.Secondary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key secondary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, sensory sensitivities as it relates to an Autistic child, executive functioning as it relates to an Autistic child, change and how it may impact an Autistic child. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child who may have sensory sensitivities, to make spaces more inclusive, to support an Autistic child in terms of executive functioning, to help ease transitions and deal with change.
Understanding Behaviours that Challenge /Classroom Considerations: Develop an understanding of what is behaviour, the ABCs of behaviour, behaviours that challenge, Natural Developmental Behaviour Interventions, understanding of motivation. Develop strategies to support behaviours that challenge , classroom considerations , with adult supports for skill building. Develop an understanding and application of the Universal Protocols in providing support.
QuickStart NS Resources
When: Saturday & Sunday May 4th & 5th, 2024 9-4 (1hr lunch on own)
Where: Brooklyn Bright Lights Hall, 200 Brooklyn Road, Yarmouth, NS *Face to face*
Cost: $80
PD hrs: 12
Limited spaces, which cannot be held without payment.Please make arrangements to pay by cheque, credit card or you can drop off your payment on campus.
Mailing address for cheque:
Early Childhood Development Support Centre – NSCC Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
902-742-7832
Credit card payments can be made through NSCC Student Services at 902-742-0760. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm. If you have any questions melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.caSee more details
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- May 5, 2024
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NSCC Burridge Being Inclusive and Supportive for an Autistic Child in a Childcare Environment *Yarmouth*
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May 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Introduction to Autism: Develop an understanding of autism and ASD, key terminology related to autism and utilizing inclusive language, the medical and social model of disability, the diagnostic process and develop a general understanding of the characteristics of autism.
Primary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key primary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, the challenges of social interaction faced by an Autistic child. Develop a general understanding of the differences between verbal and non-speaking communications and how it applies to an Autistic child, communication barriers/difficulties faced, Augmentative and Alternative communication. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child in terms of social interaction and communication and to aid in terms of restrictive and repetitive behaviours. Develop a general understanding of restrictive and repetitive behaviours as it relates to an Autistic child.Secondary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key secondary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, sensory sensitivities as it relates to an Autistic child, executive functioning as it relates to an Autistic child, change and how it may impact an Autistic child. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child who may have sensory sensitivities, to make spaces more inclusive, to support an Autistic child in terms of executive functioning, to help ease transitions and deal with change.
Understanding Behaviours that Challenge /Classroom Considerations: Develop an understanding of what is behaviour, the ABCs of behaviour, behaviours that challenge, Natural Developmental Behaviour Interventions, understanding of motivation. Develop strategies to support behaviours that challenge , classroom considerations , with adult supports for skill building. Develop an understanding and application of the Universal Protocols in providing support.
QuickStart NS Resources
When: Saturday & Sunday May 4th & 5th, 2024 9-4 (1hr lunch on own)
Where: Brooklyn Bright Lights Hall, 200 Brooklyn Road, Yarmouth, NS *Face to face*
Cost: $80
PD hrs: 12
Limited spaces, which cannot be held without payment.Please make arrangements to pay by cheque, credit card or you can drop off your payment on campus.
Mailing address for cheque:
Early Childhood Development Support Centre – NSCC Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
902-742-7832
Credit card payments can be made through NSCC Student Services at 902-742-0760. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm. If you have any questions melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.caSee more details
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- May 6, 2024
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MSVU Difficult Conversations for Leaders
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May 6, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 am
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Saturday April 27 (9am-3 pm) AND Monday May 6, 2024 6:30-8:30
Cost: $85
Total PD hours: 8 PD hours
Location: INPERSON & ONLINE
Presenter: Blair Hill
Description: Join Early Childhood Education Faculty & former Childcare Director Blair Hill for this custom-designed workshop: “Difficult Conversations for Leaders”.As Directors & Leaders, you are often in the position of having to initiate sensitive conversations with staff & parents. In fact, having these discussions is a critical part of your role.
Goals of Workshop- Understand why having difficult conversations is important to the success of your program?
- Gain tips for having difficult conversations with employees
- Gain tips for having difficult conversations with parents
Presenter Biography: Blair Hill has worked in the field of early childhood education for over 38 years & holds diplomas in Early Childhood Education & Adult Education. As a life-long learner he continues to take courses to further his education & stay current in the field. He is the Lead Faculty for the Early Childhood Education Program at NSCC, Marconi Campus. He also is a faculty & Subject Matter Expert for the NSCC Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate Program. Blair has been facilitating workshops for the ECE sector for over 25 years & is a Provincial Facilitator for Capable, Confident, & Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Years Curriculum Framework. He has also been involved with the SHEY (Sexual Health in the Early Years) committee since its beginning. Blair lives with his cat Max & enjoys travelling & spending time in the outdoors.
Location: IN PERSON AND ONLINE
8 PD hours
$85
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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- May 7, 2024
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NSCC Marconi - ECE Community of Practice - Menu Design
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May 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you like to connect regularly with other passionate Educators?
Would you enjoy coming together professionally to create materials, discuss successes, ideas, and strategies that work?This winter and spring the NSCC Marconi Early Childhood Development Support Centre will be offering ongoing Community of Practice building sessions in cooperation with recent ECE Advanced Practitioner graduate Mary MacAulay.
This is a six-part drop-in series. PD hours awarded.
These sessions will be happening on Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m. at NSCC Marconi (A147).
Our next session is happening on May 7 - the topic is menu planning - bring your favorite recipes!
Please contact Kathy Milburn or Tessa Seward for more info – Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca, Tessa.seward@nscc.ca, 902 563-2166See more details
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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May 7, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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:
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
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- May 8, 2024
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MSVU Why Physical Activity Matters
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May 8, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Wednesdays May 1, 8 & 15, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: All children, youth & adults benefit from participating in daily physical activity. This 3-part series will review why physical activity is important for young children, & the role of the educator or care provider to plan daily opportunities. A variety of activities & materials for young children will be discussed to promote active play through-out the day in the indoor & outdoor environments. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their active play opportunities to showcase during session 3.
Session 1: Information provided on how much physical activity is recommended for young children from birth to school age. Movement skills for each developmental stage will be reviewed, with suggestions on how to keep chil-dren physically active throughout the daily routine.
Session 2: Discussion regarding the common play patterns & how to support children during play.
Understanding the adult’s role in encouraging & guiding daily indoor & outdoor active play opportunities for the children in their care.
Session 3: Review the importance of child lead & risky play opportunities for young children.
Examples of how educators & care providers successfully provide materials, space, & time throughout the day.
Photos of physical activity ideas from the participants will be shared.
Goals: Participants will understand why physical activity is important for young children & the movement skills for each developmental stage. Participants will learn how to support children during different types of play. Participants will share & observe a variety of indoor & outdoor physical play experiences to incorporate into their early child-hood settings.Presenter Biography; Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, and educators for over 35 years. Through-out her career in early childhood education, she has enjoyed various roles as an educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, and facilitator. Kathy currently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordina-tor. Meeting children, families, and educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.
Location: ONLINE
6 PD hours
$75
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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- May 9, 2024
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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May 9, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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:
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
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- May 11, 2024
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MSVU Mental Health of Newcomer Children
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May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Saturday May 11, 2024 9 am –12 noon & Tuesday May 14, 2024, 6 -9 pm Cost: $75
Total PD hours: 6 hrs Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison
Description: Research shows Newcomers have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared with those born in Canada, yet are less likely to seek help for their mental health challenges. In 2023, Canada welcomed more than 430,000 permanent residents, with plans to hold another 505,000 by the end of 2024. Given the increased numbers seen in our communities, this presentation will elaborate on the psychological stress Newcomers face and the long-term impacts of anxiety, depression, and PTSD if support is not received. Our presentation will also discuss how ECEs must be responsi-ble for incorporating diversity into the curriculum and environment. It will also explore the importance of being cultural-ly sensitive and trauma-informed and the need to actively collaborate with families, community members, and the mental health system. Objectives:
The psychological stress newcomers face
How ECEs and their workplaces can be culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
The importance and ways ECE can help families connect with local mental health services as neededPresenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is cur-rently completing a Master of Social Worker degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male child-hood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on mens' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, mens' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, sys-tems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model.
Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children AND families when they are provided edu-cation, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredi-ents in supporting positive futures for the children & families under their care.Location: ONLINE
6 PD hours
$75
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
See more details
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
OnlineCulturally 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:
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
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- May 14, 2024
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MSVU Mental Health of Newcomer Children
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May 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Saturday May 11, 2024 9 am –12 noon & Tuesday May 14, 2024, 6 -9 pm Cost: $75
Total PD hours: 6 hrs Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison
Description: Research shows Newcomers have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared with those born in Canada, yet are less likely to seek help for their mental health challenges. In 2023, Canada welcomed more than 430,000 permanent residents, with plans to hold another 505,000 by the end of 2024. Given the increased numbers seen in our communities, this presentation will elaborate on the psychological stress Newcomers face and the long-term impacts of anxiety, depression, and PTSD if support is not received. Our presentation will also discuss how ECEs must be responsi-ble for incorporating diversity into the curriculum and environment. It will also explore the importance of being cultural-ly sensitive and trauma-informed and the need to actively collaborate with families, community members, and the mental health system. Objectives:
The psychological stress newcomers face
How ECEs and their workplaces can be culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
The importance and ways ECE can help families connect with local mental health services as neededPresenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is cur-rently completing a Master of Social Worker degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male child-hood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on mens' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, mens' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, sys-tems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model.
Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children AND families when they are provided edu-cation, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredi-ents in supporting positive futures for the children & families under their care.Location: ONLINE
6 PD hours
$75
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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NSCC Marconi - Children and Grief with Andrea Warnick
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May 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online via ZoomDuring 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.
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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May 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
OnlineCulturally 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.
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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
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MSVU Why Physical Activity Matters
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May 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Wednesdays May 1, 8 & 15, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: All children, youth & adults benefit from participating in daily physical activity. This 3-part series will review why physical activity is important for young children, & the role of the educator or care provider to plan daily opportunities. A variety of activities & materials for young children will be discussed to promote active play through-out the day in the indoor & outdoor environments. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their active play opportunities to showcase during session 3.
Session 1: Information provided on how much physical activity is recommended for young children from birth to school age. Movement skills for each developmental stage will be reviewed, with suggestions on how to keep chil-dren physically active throughout the daily routine.
Session 2: Discussion regarding the common play patterns & how to support children during play.
Understanding the adult’s role in encouraging & guiding daily indoor & outdoor active play opportunities for the children in their care.
Session 3: Review the importance of child lead & risky play opportunities for young children.
Examples of how educators & care providers successfully provide materials, space, & time throughout the day.
Photos of physical activity ideas from the participants will be shared.
Goals: Participants will understand why physical activity is important for young children & the movement skills for each developmental stage. Participants will learn how to support children during different types of play. Participants will share & observe a variety of indoor & outdoor physical play experiences to incorporate into their early child-hood settings.Presenter Biography; Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, and educators for over 35 years. Through-out her career in early childhood education, she has enjoyed various roles as an educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, and facilitator. Kathy currently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordina-tor. Meeting children, families, and educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.
Location: ONLINE
6 PD hours
$75
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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NSCC Cumberland - Beyond Behaviors
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May 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online"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
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MSVU Children Making Sense of the World; looking at literacy and numeracy acquisition
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May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Thursdays: May 16 & 23, 2024 (6:30-8:30 pm both dates) Cost: $50 Total PD hours: 4 PD hours
Location: ONLINE Presenter: Liz Hicks
Description: Literacy and numeracy skills are critical to make sense of the world around us.
Learning to read is not just about being able to read words. It is necessary for us to be able to read but more importantly to understand what we are reading. In a rich language environment child want to know what words mean, how to de-code symbols known as letters, etc. and understand the variety of signs, and loved books they see and hear daily.
The same applies to numeracy. When we talk about numeracy concepts we think about more than just number. We think about the broad areas of measurement, about spatial knowledge and the many different aspects of number.
Children see adults using math daily… and it fascinates them.
In these workshops you explore both worlds – literacy and numeracy. Sharing ideas, activities, and inspirations to use both indoors and outdoors.
Objectives: Increase your understanding of why literacy and numeracy acquisition are important; Help you achieve a deep-er knowledge of literacy and numeracy; Explain how we can be more intentional with activities which support beginning development in literacy and numeracy.
Facilitator Biography:
Liz Hicks, 41 years in early childhood, in various capacities, & at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing consulting & professional development in a variety of topics.
‘I believe children are capable, curious & have an innate need to connect with people & the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.’Location: ONLINE
4 PD hours
$50
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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NSCC Kingstec - Get Creative with your Documentation
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May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, CanadaEver 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
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
OnlineCulturally 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:
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
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