Workshops

 

 

Early childhood educators in Nova Scotia can easily find and access a wide variety of professional development workshops and training opportunities by scrolling through our calendar of workshops or by searching specific topics. Please contact the site hosting the workshop to get registration details.

Please Note: For Online Learning Workshops

NSCC, MSVU, CAPENÉ and Jane Norman College occasionally offer online professional development workshops. Online workshops allow you the convenience of taking professional development without leaving home.  Our online workshops are live, and participants will interact with the facilitator and other participants in real time.

Online workshops have specific technical requirements, and participants are required to have access to a computer with a good internet connection, as well as microphone and audio capabilities. You must also have a working email address to receive login and password links to the workshop.  There may be other workshop requirements, so please check all workshop guidelines to ensure you are able to take part before you register for online training.

Upcoming Workshops

March 19, 2024
  • Professional Learning Book Club - Unpacking the Pyramid Model - Part six of six

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    March 19, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • CAPENÉ (FRENCH) - Capable, confiant et curieux - Module 2

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    March 19, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Module 2 - Image de l'enfant (en ligne)

    Dans ce module, nous nous appuierons sur un travail de réflexion et de dialogue pour explorer notre propre image de l’enfant et la façon dont elle se manifeste dans nos interactions, nos routines, notre prise de décision et notre façon de réagir aux enfants au quotidien.

    Nous aborderons — dans le cadre d’activités et d’un dialogue — les questions suivantes :

    « Quelle est votre image de l’enfant? Pourquoi cette image a-t-elle de l’importance? En quoi notre image et nos pratiques concordent-elles avec le cadre pédagogique? Quelle différence cela fait-il dans notre travail au quotidien? Quel est l’effet de l’image de l’enfant sur le rôle de l’éducatrice ou de la directrice? »

    Les participantes réaliseront les objectifs suivants :

    Expliciteront leur image de l’enfant, en tenant compte de la philosophie et des valeurs de leur propre centre.

    Comprendront l’influence que leur propre expérience à l’enfance, leurs origines familiales, leurs valeurs spirituelles et culturelles et leur expérience d’adulte et d’éducateur peuvent avoir sur leur image de l’enfant.

    Prendront davantage conscience de ce qu’elles voient et comprennent dans leur approche du travail auprès des enfants et de l’effet de leur image de l’enfant sur leur pratique de l’éducation de la petite enfance.

    *Cette session en ligne de 4 heures sera offerte en 2 soirées:

    Le mardi 19 mars 2024 de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30

    Le jeudi 21 mars 2024 de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30

    ** Vous devez participer aux 2 sessions afin de recevoir votre certificat.

    Inscription sur Eventbrite:

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/capene-french-capable-confiant-et-curieux-module-2-tickets-853662767317

    Pour plus d'information, communiquez avec Jacinthe Adams à jacinthe@capene.ca

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  • Neurodiversity Workshop Series (Workshop #3)

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    March 19, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online via Zoom

    Back in March 2023, Melissa Castonguay did a workshop for us -  Understanding Neurodiversity &Implementing Supportive Accommodations for Neurodivergent Children. Thisworkshop left people wanting more, so Melissa has developed a workshop seriesto dive further into this very important topic.

     

    Workshop #1 (Jan, 16,2024 – 6:30-8:30)

    “Beyond Behaviors”

    Expanding our Understanding of Behaviors in NeurodiverseChildren

     

    Workshop #2 (Feb. 21, 2024 – 6:30-8:30)

    “ResponsiveRelationships”

    Building Respectful and Meaningful Relationships withNeurodivergent Children and Their Families

     

    Workshop #3 (Mar. 19,2024 – 6:30-8:30)

    “Sensory-FriendlySpaces”

    Creating Flexible and Inclusive Environments for theNeurodiversity of Children in our Care

     

    Workshop #4 (Apr. 23, 2024 – 6:30-8:30)

    “Accessible WorkPlaces”

     ImplementingInclusive Policies and Accommodations for Neurodivergent ECEs in Child CareSettings

    $100 for all 4  workshops

    OR

    $30 per workshop

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

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March 20, 2024
  • NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings

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    March 20, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online (Zoom)

    Description: 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.

    Facilitators: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

    Session Dates and Times:

    Monday, March 4 (online)                     6:30pm-8:30pm

    Wednesday, March 6 (online)              6:30pm-8:30pm

    Monday, March 11 (online)                  6:30pm-8:30pm

    Wednesday, March 13 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

    Monday,  March 18 (online)                6:30pm-8:30pm

    Wednesday, March 20 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

    To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/705456287747?aff=oddtdtcreator

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March 21, 2024
  • NSCC Kingstec - Capable, Confident & Curious - Module 4

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    March 21, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Module 4:  The Learning Environment and how it Supports Children's Thinking, Ideas and Engagement 

    This module will examine not only the physical environment (i.e. materials, furniture and space) but also the ‘non-visible’ aspects of the spaces where we work with children. How does an environment help to build relationships? Include all children and their interests and diversities? Encourage innovative thinking, for both children and adults? How does it make our philosophies visible?

    Educators and leaders will consider all these questions with the goal of adjusting both indoor and outdoor environments in response to children, providing invitations that scaffold their thinking and learning, considering the role of beauty in our environments, and developing inquiries with children where the environment plays the important role of ‘third teacher,’ along with their families and their communities.

    *this is a 2 evening online session, you must attend both in order to receive a certificate*

    March 18 6:30-8:30 & March 21 6:30-8:30

    This module is being hosted by NSCC Kingstec Campus/ Early Childhood Development Support Centre and is a 2 evening Online Session 

    Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca for more details.

    To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/807094349927?aff=oddtdtcreator

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  • CAPENÉ (FRENCH) - Capable, confiant et curieux - Module 2

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    March 21, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Module 2 - Image de l'enfant (en ligne)

    Dans ce module, nous nous appuierons sur un travail de réflexion et de dialogue pour explorer notre propre image de l’enfant et la façon dont elle se manifeste dans nos interactions, nos routines, notre prise de décision et notre façon de réagir aux enfants au quotidien.

    Nous aborderons — dans le cadre d’activités et d’un dialogue — les questions suivantes :

    « Quelle est votre image de l’enfant? Pourquoi cette image a-t-elle de l’importance? En quoi notre image et nos pratiques concordent-elles avec le cadre pédagogique? Quelle différence cela fait-il dans notre travail au quotidien? Quel est l’effet de l’image de l’enfant sur le rôle de l’éducatrice ou de la directrice? »

    Les participantes réaliseront les objectifs suivants :

    Expliciteront leur image de l’enfant, en tenant compte de la philosophie et des valeurs de leur propre centre.

    Comprendront l’influence que leur propre expérience à l’enfance, leurs origines familiales, leurs valeurs spirituelles et culturelles et leur expérience d’adulte et d’éducateur peuvent avoir sur leur image de l’enfant.

    Prendront davantage conscience de ce qu’elles voient et comprennent dans leur approche du travail auprès des enfants et de l’effet de leur image de l’enfant sur leur pratique de l’éducation de la petite enfance.

    *Cette session en ligne de 4 heures sera offerte en 2 soirées:

    Le mardi 19 mars 2024 de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30

    Le jeudi 21 mars 2024 de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30

    ** Vous devez participer aux 2 sessions afin de recevoir votre certificat.

    Inscription sur Eventbrite:

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/capene-french-capable-confiant-et-curieux-module-2-tickets-853662767317

    Pour plus d'information, communiquez avec Jacinthe Adams à jacinthe@capene.ca

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March 23, 2024
  • NSCC Burridge Sexuality & Gender workshops

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    March 23, 2024  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    This will be a two part workshop, take one or both!
    Morning:
    Talking “The Talk” 
    The morning session will focus on supporting children’s healthy sexual development in the early years (birth through school age).  We will discuss risk reduction and prevention of sexualized violence, having brave conversations, and how to support children in learning about anatomy, privacy, consent, and healthy relationships.   

    Afternoon:
    Beyond the Gender Binary
    In this workshop, we aim to challenge participants to unpack what they know about gender.  Together, we will navigate recent developments in the area of gender through learning:
    1. A bit of a history about Gender Diversity
    2. Gender Diversity, Sexuality and Gender Expression
    3. Important terminologies, as a starting point of relearning
    4. Importance of language
    5. How gender diversity impact children
    6. What can we do?  What is our role as ECEs?

     
     Facilitators: Emily Martinello and B de Guzman

    Emily is an ECE instructor, former early interventionist, and published author. She has written 3 peer-reviewed articles on the topic of sexual abuse prevention, and developed and implemented a curriculum for Sexual Health NS focused on intellectual disabilities and sexuality. 

    B obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Miriam College, in the Philippines in 2003. For eight years he worked as a Social Worker in various sectors. In February 2012, B immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education in 2016 and promptly began his career as an Early Childhood Educator at Point Pleasant Child Care Centre. B also became a Canadian Citizen in 2016, and published a chapter in the textbook titled Inquiry-Based Early Learning Environments: Creating, Supporting and Collaborating by Susan Stacey, where he began to be recognized for his work in raw documentation. In 2017, B transitioned as trans male and began his journey to physical transition. His valuable experience paved the way to his advocacy work around Gender Inclusion, hence started co-presenting workshops on Gender Inclusion with Sexual Health Expert – Emily Martinello. Currently, he is working as a part time instructor with the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education, while he continues his advocacy work in Inclusion and Diversity. He is also exploring avenues to continue pursuing Social Work or fields related to it, while he continues to work with children and families.

    When: Saturday March 23rd from 9-12 & 1-4
    Where: NSCC Burridge Campus, 372 Pleasant St Yarmouth NS

    Cost: $35 per session, $70 for the full day. (Please note on registration form which session(s) you will be registering for. 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 questions reach out to melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.ca or 902-742-7832

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  • NSCC Cumberland Professional Learning Series for Educators-Featuring Michael Kusugak

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    March 23, 2024  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Inuit Stories


    Michael Kusugak’s own story is equally as
    fascinating as those he takes pen to paper. He
    grew up living in igloos, sod huts, and tents. He
    travelled by dog team following the caribou or
    living on the sea ice so that his family could hunt
    seals, whales, walrus, and catch fish to eat. In
    this captivating presentation, Michael weaves
    traditional stories passed down from his elders
    with his life stories.

    A Promise is a Promise


    Michael Kusugak is a natural storyteller who has
    an easy rapport with audiences. He uses personal
    anecdotes of living in the Canadian Arctic and
    incorporates traditional spirit creatures into his
    stories to draw out lessons for modern life. His
    manner and stories will expand understanding of
    the Inuit beyond stereotypes of igloos, nose-rubbing,
    and whale blubber.

    Facilitator: Michael Kusugak           Cost: $34.50 (tax included) 

    Preregistration required-submit the ECDSC registration form by March 8th.
    Registration formhttps://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

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  • Baby Talk

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    March 23, 2024

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March 25, 2024
  • NSCC Kingstec - Capable, Confident & Curious - Module 5

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    March 25, 2024  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Module 5: Exploring our Early Years Practices and Connecting them to Capable, Confident and Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

    Early years practices vary widely across our province, and yet we all have something in common: A desire to provide the best programme possible for all our children. What does the Framework say about putting our good intentions into practice? What does this look like in our everyday work? In this module, educators will examine six aspects of the Framework: Responsiveness to Children, Intentional Teaching, Relationships with people, materials and the world, Connecting our Image of the Child to what we do, Play as a way of Learning, and the Role of Families, Community and Culture. These aspects can be tied in concrete ways to our everyday work with children, and we will use activities and dialogue – including the Reflective Planning Cycle - to assist with making these topics come to life. Leaders will also engage with these topics, but in addition will have the opportunity to consider how to support such practices in the workplace, how to bring families into decision-making processes, the development of communities of practice as a support system, and the role of pedagogical leadership as our classroom practices begin to shift and adjust.

    This module is being hosted by NSCC Kingstec Campus/ Early Childhood Development Support Centre and is a 2 evening Online Session 

    *this is a 2 evening online session, you must attend both in order to receive a certificate*

    March 25 6:30-8:30 & March 28 6:30-8:30

    Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca for more details.

    To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/808001814177?aff=oddtdtcreator

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March 28, 2024
  • NSCC Kingstec - Capable, Confident & Curious - Module 5

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    March 28, 2024  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Module 5: Exploring our Early Years Practices and Connecting them to Capable, Confident and Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

    Early years practices vary widely across our province, and yet we all have something in common: A desire to provide the best programme possible for all our children. What does the Framework say about putting our good intentions into practice? What does this look like in our everyday work? In this module, educators will examine six aspects of the Framework: Responsiveness to Children, Intentional Teaching, Relationships with people, materials and the world, Connecting our Image of the Child to what we do, Play as a way of Learning, and the Role of Families, Community and Culture. These aspects can be tied in concrete ways to our everyday work with children, and we will use activities and dialogue – including the Reflective Planning Cycle - to assist with making these topics come to life. Leaders will also engage with these topics, but in addition will have the opportunity to consider how to support such practices in the workplace, how to bring families into decision-making processes, the development of communities of practice as a support system, and the role of pedagogical leadership as our classroom practices begin to shift and adjust.

    This module is being hosted by NSCC Kingstec Campus/ Early Childhood Development Support Centre and is a 2 evening Online Session 

    *this is a 2 evening online session, you must attend both in order to receive a certificate*

    March 25 6:30-8:30 & March 28 6:30-8:30

    Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca for more details.

    To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/808001814177?aff=oddtdtcreator

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