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Training topics included in this session:
Sign Language
Winter 2019
Resiliency
Tinkering
Multi-Age Care
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Social Media
Behaviour
And more!
Program Manager’s Report
I am thrilled to introduce this issue of our training calendar, with lots of exciting
professional development opportunities for 2019. We hope that you all had an
enjoyable and relaxing holiday season. Happy New Year to all of you; we look
forward to seeing you in the new year!!
As we move into the new year we are gearing up for our 22nd Aannual Children
the Heart of the Matter Conference on January 18 & 19, 2019 and we hope to see
many of you there.
We are so excited that we are partnering with Delta Continuing Education to offer
the Introduction to ECE - ECE Assistant program here at our office, running from
January 10 – March 14. As well, there will be information sessions coming up for
the Basic ECE certificate program to be offered here. Please see below for more
information.
Don’t forget that May is Child Care Month, a time when we can all do our part to raise public awareness, educate,
celebrate and advocate for the importance of quality child care. Save the date of May 13, 2019 for our annual Child
Care Provider Appreciation Evening to celebrate you and the important work you do.
On another note we said goodbye to Pam Mountford, who retired at the end of December. Some of you may know
Pam who had been with the CCRR for over 25 years in a variety of roles. We are sad to see her go and will miss her
warmth, kindness and caring heart. We wish her well on the next chapter of her life!
Please be aware the BC Child Care Maintenance Fund is closed for this fiscal year (until March 31, 2019). They are
unable to process any applications that were received after September 12, 2018. It will reopen again April 1, 2019.
The following statements can be found on the fund website (link below):
While the ministry significantly increased the budget for the new Childcare BC Maintenance Fund in 2018/19, the fund is now
fully subscribed and applications received after September 12, 2018 will not be processed.
Currently, the program is only accepting applications seeking funding due to emergency circumstances. The program will
re-open for all applications on April 1, 2019.
FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR THE
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family- DELTA ECE & ECEA PROGRAMS
social-supports/caring-for-young-children/
running-daycare-preschool/childcare-bc-
Delta Continuing Education ECE Department and Child Care
maintenance-fund
Options CCRR are offering the following
free information sessions (includes English assessment):
We continue to try our best to reach each of
you; we value your feedback, we want to Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate info sessions:
support you and we want to hear from you. If March 7, April 11, May 6
Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate info sessions:
you do not subscribe to our child care
February 11, March 14
e-bulletins, I encourage you to do so. To
subscribe visit childcareoptions.ca. Please 6:30 pm at Child Care Options CCRR
contact us if you have any questions and #100 - 6846 King George Blvd, Surrey
concerns.
Call to register: 604.940.5550
Wishing everyone the best for a healthy and
happy 2019!! Questions? Contact: Lisa Nicholson
Sharlene Phone: 604.952.2815 • Email: lnicholson@deltasd.bc.ca
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Registration Policies and Procedures
To reserve a space, payment must be received at
the time of registration for the workshop.
Registrations will not be processed until
payment has been received. Post-dated cheques
will not be accepted.
Methods of payment: Visa and MasterCard are
accepted. Payment by debit, cheque or cash is
available for in-person registration.
Registrations are accepted by telephone, by mail
and online with payment.
Workshop cancellations. Requests for
workshop cancellations MUST be received at
least 48 hours prior to the scheduled workshop
date. Cancellation requests received before the
48 hour deadline will receive a credit voucher to be used towards future workshops at Child Care Options
within the year. No refunds will be issued.
Course cancellations. Requests for course cancellations MUST be received at least 72 hours prior to the
scheduled course start date. Cancellation requests received before the 72 hour deadline will receive a cheque
for the amount of the course minus a $25.00 administration fee. Cancellation requests received less than 72
hours prior to the scheduled course start date will be issued a credit voucher for the amount of the course
minus a $25.00 administration fee. The credit voucher can be used towards future courses and workshops at
Child Care Options within the year.
Not feeling well? If you are registered for a workshop and you have flu-like symptoms such as a fever,
cough, aches, and tiredness please do not attend the workshop and risk infecting other participants. If you
cannot attend a workshop that you are registered for, we do not offer refunds but you can send a substitute in
your place. Please call our office to inform of the substitution.
No monies will be refunded or credits offered once the workshop or course starts.
If enrolment for any workshop is insufficient, Child Care Options may cancel or reschedule the class. In the
case of cancellation, payment will be reimbursed or credited.
Information sessions for
Workshop locations for
License-Not-Required Child Care Providers
Child Care Options training If you are interested in becoming registered with Child
Care Options CCRR, please attend one of our
Surrey information sessions.
Child Care Options CCRR
#100-6846 King George Blvd, Surrey Registered child care providers can look after two
Located directly behind the Denny’s children besides their own. A few advantages to
Restaurant. Please do not park in spots registering with us is the use of our resource library as
reserved for our neighbours. well as higher rates of child care subsidy for children in
your care. Many providers use it as a stepping stone to
Ladner becoming licensed. Upcoming sessions:
Reach Child & Youth Development Society
5050 47th Avenue, Delta January 28 March 25 April 29
Please call 604-572-8032 to register.
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 3Emergency Child Care First Aid Course
Monday & Thursday, January 7 & 10 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm • Cost: $90.00 • Surrey To register please
contact Karen at
This 8-hour course meets Child Care Licensing regulations and Red Cross standards. Vital Link
Includes obstructed airway procedures, breathing emergencies, CPR for babies, children 604-644-4709.
and youth as well as basic first aid for common injuries. In addition, it has a section on child www.vital-link.ca
safety. Participants will receive a manual and a certificate valid for three years.
Instructor: Karen Clark
Karen, as the owner and operator of The Vital Link, has been teaching Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses for over
20 years. She has taught locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Karen's background and certification in
ECE has made her very sought after in this field.
Sign Me a Story Volume One
Thursday, January 24 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours •
Cost: $30.00 • Surrey
Stories are a fundamental part of a child’s life.
Spice it up by telling the story in sign. Children
enjoy imitating and participating with these
stories. Signing stories is also an inclusive activity
to do in any child care center. In Sign Me a Story
Volume One the stories Brown Bear, Brown Bear
and Goldilocks and the Three Bears are covered.
Suitable for all early learning and child care
professionals
Presenter: Kim Brown
Kim is an early childhood special needs educator
working on her Masters with over 30 years as a
consultant, instructor, teacher and facilitator, all
relating to family and children’s services.
20 Hour Responsible Adult Course
Please bring a 2”
Fridays, 8 weeks: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8 & 15 • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm • binder to the first
20 hours • Cost: $180.00 includes workbook • Surrey class.
This course meets the requirements for 20 hours of training for “Responsible Adult” as
stipulated by the Child Care Regulation to qualify for employment in family child care or
school age child care settings. For more
information or to
Through interactive sessions, this course covers basic concepts about child develop- register for this
ment, child guidance, health, safety, nutrition and programming. Participants must be at least course please
19 years old to register, attend all sessions and complete all assignments with a satisfactory speak with Daljit
mark in order to receive a certificate of completion. 604-572-8032.
Suitable for anyone who wants to qualify as a Responsible Adult in a child care setting
Facilitator: Daljit Dial, Child Care Consultant, Child Care Options CCRR
Daljit has been working with Child Care Options CCRR for over ten years, currently as a Child Care Consultant.
Previously, she worked with school aged children through the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. She is passionate
about working in the community service sector with children and families, her focus being the early years.
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 4Resilience and Young Children Monday, January 28 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey Resiliency and compassion impact children and their brain development. Planning a curriculum with intention and effective communication will be the highlight of this workshop. Acknowledging the children's need for expression and how you support their ideas will lead to a more peaceful and focused curriculum. Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals Presenter: Paula Milbradt Over the last 25 years, Paula has served children, family, community and professionals. Paula moved to Surrey BC in 2011 to support the educators who work as preschool teachers with the City of Surrey. She along with her colleague implemented responsive curriculum. Paula was responsible for outdoor play spaces and curriculum planning that strengthens healthy child development. 17 years ago, she was a foster parent for 4 boys which inspired her to share the power of social emotional brain development with those working with young children. Paula has presented to numerous groups inclusive of CHOM, various CCRR groups, YMCA parent groups and various conferences. Appetite to Play Thursday, January 31 • 6:30 - 9:30 pm • 3 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey The Appetite to Play interactive workshop for early childhood providers will enhance knowledge, skills and confidence in creating early years settings (child care centres, family based child care, preschool and parent participation programs) that support healthy eating, physical activity, food and physical literacy to promote healthy child development. Early childhood (0-5) is a critical time for setting the stage for lifelong healthy behaviours. During this workshop recommended practices, planning tools, tips and ideas, recipes, games and activities will be shared and practiced. Participants will receive a booklet to help them get started and an overview of the Appetite to Play online resources. Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals Presenter: Carol Kerfoot Carol is an early childhood educator with over twenty years experience working with children 0-12 years. Her career in early childhood covered many roles including assistant, educator, manager, and support teacher with the Centre for Child Development. Carol has a particular passion for children struggling with behavior challenges and spent many years in her career supporting these children. Previously the coordinator of the CloverValley Family Resource program, Carol now holds a position with Child Care Options CCRR. Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 5
Join us on Saturday, February 2nd for one or two workshops with Katelyn Moon, you choose!
Multi-Age Daycare: The Gift of Community Tinkers and Thinkers: Igniting Innovation
Saturday, February 2 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am • 2 hours • Saturday, February 2 • 12:30 - 2:30 pm • 2 hours •
Cost: $30.00 • Surrey Cost: $30.00 • Surrey
Multi-age daycare offers a special opportunity for 98% of kindergarten children are at a genius level of
children to grow within a community of other children divergent thinking which is an aspect of creativity
which reflects how children historically would have which allows us to see many solutions to a given
matured. A child may start as the baby of the group problem. Over time, as we grow up, we lose this
and over time become the oldest child leading the ability because we are often taught that there is only
play. This workshop is based on Katelyn Moon's work one right solution to a problem. This workshop digs
as the owner and educator of Saplings Early Learning into a child's natural ability to be innovative and how,
Childcare which is a thriving, well regarded, multi-age as educators, we can foster the curiosity of children
program in Chilliwack, BC. In this workshop we will so that they can flourish and meet their creative
examine the advantages of multi-age care by potential which will support their success as adults.
exploring the possibilities of rich program
development complemented by theories of child If you choose to
development. attend both
Both workshops are suitable for all early learning and child care professionals workshops please
bring a bag lunch.
Presenter: Katelyn Moon
Katelyn Moon has been an early childhood educator since 2008. Her passion is to support children in developing
social and emotional skills that will grow with them throughout their lives. In 2015, Katelyn returned to school to
further her education in leadership, teaching and childcare licensing. Her new education has shaped her views of
the importance of teaching leadership to young children.
Two Part Workshop - Child Webbing: Setting the Stage for Curriculum Planning
Two sessions - Thursdays, February 7 & 21 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 4 hours • Cost: $40.00 • Surrey
In the first class we’ll discuss child webbing:
-The ‘How, Why and What’ we learn when we web children's interests.
-The importance of open-ended questions and environments.
-Ways your environment can help you discover what the children’s interests are.
The second class we’ll be discussing responsive curriculum planning:
A continuation of child webbing. This is both a presentation and a hands-on workshop taking what you've learned
and worked on from the previous workshop and creating a workable document of responsive curriculum planning.
Suitable for all early learning
and child care professionals
Presenter: Kristi Schwandt
Studying Fine Arts upon high school
graduation, Kristi had a multitude of
different careers before finding the
profession of ECE. Having teachers
who were a part of the first
Canadian Delegation to Reggio, she
learned responsive curriculum
inspired by Reggio Emilia and never
looked back. She is currently the
ECE Facilitator for the City of Surrey
providing support for preschool
instructors; creating training
modules, and also designed and
remodelled the City of Surrey's PRC
preschool environments.
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 6Looking Through Different Lenses - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Monday, February 11 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey
This presentation is designed for child care providers, early childhood educators and community service providers
who provide support to children with FASD in a variety of child care programs and other community settings. It
contains a general overview of the cause, primary and secondary characteristics, and possible advantage of early
diagnosis and intervention. The workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of FASD
and the key role of educators in addressing challenging behaviours associated with FASD in a positive and nurturing
way. We will also discuss the importance of the social context of FASD, family dynamics, and our own attitudes and
values in respect to supporting biological parents and individuals dealing with this condition.
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Presenter: Malgosia Tomanik, M.Ed.
Malgosia is a Family Consultant who specializes in supporting children preschool to high school age and their “big
people” in a variety of environments, including homes, school, and child care settings. Malgosia is experienced in
addressing concerns associated with the daily challenges of caring for a child who requires support, including help-
ing to make sense of difficult behaviour and supporting the big people for each child in finding a way through.
Malgosia also works as a Key Worker with the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre. She provides support to
caregivers raising children and youth who are living with FASD, from birth to 18 years of age.
Family Child Care Social Network - Topic: Environment as the Third Teacher
To register please
Thursday, February 21 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $10.00 • Surrey call and speak with
an outreach
Are you running your own home child care? Are you missing a connection to your
consultant
community? At our family child care tours and our networking sessions, we noticed that
providers really enjoyed meeting each other and sharing their experiences. We want to continue to bring child care
providers together for a chance to get to know each other, talk some shop and learn something new. Our evening
sessions include a light dinner, a topic of discussion, inspiring ideas, and learning and sharing about a child-led
approach. Please come out and make this a success!
Suitable for all family child care providers
Presenter: Child Care Options CCRR Outreach Staff
Good Beginnings Professional Development for
Family Child Care Providers
Fridays, 6 weeks, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ∞
10:00 am - 3:30 pm ∞ 30 hours • Cost: $400.00 includes
textbook ∞ Surrey
This course addresses the essential
Please bring a 2”
elements required for operating a quality binder to the first
home-based child care. It covers class.
everything from child development,
guidance, health and safety, to
You will receive a
managing the business.
certificate upon
Suitable for anyone who would like successful
to offer family child care in their home completion of the
parent package.
Facilitators:
Rosey Singh and Sharon Mitra
CCRR Outreach Consultants
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 7Learn and Play with Social Media Monday, February 25 • 6:30 - 9:30 pm • 3 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey Are you using Facebook for your social media marketing? Are you not sure where to start or have you registered a profile but are not sure what to do next? Can you use Facebook as a tool for communicating with families? During the workshop you will discover how you can use Facebook for your child care business. You will play and learn: How to create a Facebook business page Security settings for Facebook Finding pages to follow on Facebook What to say (and not say) on a Facebook business page Sharing content from others Making use of Facebook Apps Using a Facebook ad for your business Find Facebook groups to join Using Facebook as a communication tool for families Network and learn with other child care providers We will also discuss using Instagram and touch on Twitter. Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals Presenter: Vicki Lepper Vicki operated a licensed child care in Coquitlam for over 30 years and is a passionate child care advocate. Vicki was a board member for BC Family Child Care Association (BCFCCA) from 2011 to 2015. Vicki presents her own workshops, is a “Kids Have Stress Too”- Trainer for The Psychology Foundation of Canada, a “Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Child Care Providers” Facilitator for BCFCCA, a member of the Tri-Cities ECE Committee, networks with child care providers, received many awards and is also actively involved in her community. Vicki loves connecting and sharing resources with those who have chosen a career working with children. Engaging Program Activities and Experiences for Infants and Toddlers Thursday, February 28 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey Incorporating new activities and experiences based on children’s interests and needs can be a challenge in infant toddler settings. Discover how one source of inspiration can inspire activities in your program. Learn great ideas for adding interactive, creative hands-on learning opportunities for Infants and Toddlers. Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals who work with infants and toddlers Presenter: Julie Hansen Julie became an Early Childhood Educator in the year 2000. Since then, she has gained experience in a variety of areas within the field of early childhood education: director of a preschool, supervisor of after-school care, as well as 3-5 and infant toddler programs. Her primary focus has evolved to encompass program development and team management. She has had articles published in provincial and national ECE journals on the topic of emergent curriculum and leadership. As an early childhood educator her goal is to provide high quality early learning experiences for children and families. Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 8
Encouraging Great Behaviour Saturday, March 2 • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm • 4 hours • Cost: $40.00 • Surrey Behaviours are a great form of expression! Understanding the message behind this behaviour is the secret to understanding how to manage them more easily and effectively. Good communication and quality connection are two of the most essential parts to encouraging great behaviour! Discussing expectations with children by using the key learning styles as well as playtime, are critical pieces in experiencing more good behaviour from children such as smoother transitions, good listening and joyful motivation to do what is expected of them. This workshop is designed for people who want to increase children’s learning in emotional development throughout the curriculum. It also serves to build skills for those who want to be more effective, efficient and energetic when interacting with children as well as a renewed sense of commitment and purpose. This workshop will include a framework to discover the basic fundamentals of encouraging positive behaviour, create a plan to inject more emotional development skill-building throughout the daily routines and reinforce the good behaviour that’s demonstrated and correct any undesirable behaviour that takes place. This will be an interactive discussion that includes opportunities for questions, situational examples, take home tools to use towards a future action plan in your center as well as moments of reflection to connect head and heart to the core of this matter. Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals Presenter: Julie Romanowski Julie is Miss Behaviour! She is an educated, trained and certified 'Early Childhood Consultant' and 'Children's Behaviour & Discipline Specialist'. You can find Julie working and being a mother, coach, leader, educator, author, speaker & founder of Miss Behaviour: parenting coach & consultant services. She has been a regular contributor for the last 6 years for Urbanbaby & Toddler Magazine, regularly featured in Global National News, Today's Parent Magazine and Walmart's Live Better Magazine as well as many more! She has been featured on News 1130 radio, CKNW news talk radio and CBC radio discussing important areas of child development, behaviour and Parenting. She also gives back to the community by often donating her time, expertise & resources to the Atira Women's Resource Society and the YWCA of Metro Vancouver. Curriculum Design Monday, March 4 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey What is curriculum and how do we, as educators, understand it and approach it in our daily practice? The question of WHY in early childhood practice is prevalent and crucial, and the why of the curriculum, as an integral part of that same practice, is a necessary one. Practice that is examined on an ongoing basis is the key to the quality of not only education but living itself. In this workshop, Ana will present both the principles and elements of curriculum design and what needs to be considered when we think about it in the context of our practice. Objectives: Understanding what curriculum is in early childhood education Characteristics of curriculum Elements and principles of curriculum Approach to curriculum implementation Critical reflection. What can be done differently and how? Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals Presenter: Ana Vojnovic Ana is an educator, artist and designer. Her pedagogical and creative practices are an integrated interdisciplinary response to basic questions of how built/designed environments affect and condition human perception, communication, learning, and socialization. Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 9
Honouring the Authentic Needs of Children
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm • 4
hours • Cost: $40.00 • Surrey
Children are citizens of the world. They are
born competent and complete and it is our
duty to honour and respect their individual
needs. Children’s time today is more
structured than it has ever been at any point
in modern history. We need to ask: are we
honouring a child’s authentic needs or are we
honouring the needs of the society? There is
no cookie-cutter formula for honouring the
authentic needs of a child. It is an art that
requires selfless intention and incredible
heart.
Objectives:
Discuss why we need to view the child as
a citizen
Discover ways to value a child’s intrinsic
truth, and nurture it to help them grow
Recognize the need to observe children
and identify ways to facilitate meaningful,
authentic, and engaging play
Review how we listen, honour, and
celebrate children
Discuss how to be intentional with our
planning and interactions
Suitable for all early learning and child
care professionals
Presenter: Sarah McCarthy
Sarah created ECE Connect in 2015 with the
idea of connecting early childhood educators.
Sarah believes that there are many educators
who feel lost and are searching for
knowledge. Together, through kindness and
empathy, we can connect, share, and help
each other to become better teachers. Sarah
is currently teaching in the Native Education
College and Vancouver Community College. She is also a
Heart-Mind Well-Being Facilitator and a board member of
her local ECEBC Branch.
Emergency Child Care First Aid Course
Saturday, March 16 • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm • Cost: $90.00 • Surrey To register please
contact Karen at
This 8-hour course meets Child Care Licensing regulations and Red Cross standards. Vital Link
Includes obstructed airway procedures, breathing emergencies, CPR for babies, children 604-644-4709.
and youth as well as basic first aid for common injuries. In addition, it has a section on child www.vital-link.ca
safety. Participants will receive a manual and a certificate valid for three years.
Instructor: Karen Clark
Karen, as the owner and operator of The Vital Link, has been teaching Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses for over
20 years. She has taught locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Karen's background and certification in
ECE has made her very sought after in this field.
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 10Big Science for Little Hands - Topics: Reflections and Shadows and Sticky Stuff
Monday, March 18 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey
Big Science for Little Hands is a resource designed specifically for educators and caregivers of
children aged 2 to 5 years. There are 18 themes of hands-on activities that promote scientific
literacy, STEM and the inquiry-based approach to learning.
This workshop provides an opportunity for you to try out a variety of hands-on science activities from two of our
themes; Sticky Stuff and Reflections and Shadows. You will explore why glue is sticky, what happens when it dries?
How Velcro is connected to nature, what we mean by wet and dry and investigate the properties of light and colour
with mirrors, reflections and shadows!
We will spend time teasing out the science concepts of each activity and discuss ways to encourage scientific
literacy in young children.
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Presenter: Wendy Lorch
Wendy is the Early Learning Specialist at Science World, responsible for The Wonder Gallery; a space dedicated to
under 5s, Preschool Curiosity Club; a parent-participation class and Big Science for Little Hands; hands-on
educator workshops and free science resources for educators and caregivers who work with young children.
She has a background in early learning, Kindergarten and primary grades, science program development and adult
workshop facilitation, having delivered a variety of educator workshops across B.C.
Family Child Care Social Network - Topic: Family Child Care Tours
To register please
Thursday, March 21 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 2 hours • Cost: $10.00 • Surrey call and speak with
an outreach
Are you running your own home child care? Are you missing a connection to your
consultant
community? At our family child care tours and our networking sessions, we noticed that
providers really enjoyed meeting each other and sharing their experiences. We want to continue to bring child care
providers together for a chance to get to know each other, talk some shop and learn something new.
Suitable for all family child care providers
Presenter: Child Care Options CCRR Outreach Staff
Mistaken Goals of Misbehavour
Thursday, March 28 • 6:30 - 9:00 pm • 2.5 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Ladner
Parents and educators often ask why children engage in challenging behaviours. During the workshop participants
will explore four goals of behaviour as described by Austrian psychologist Rudolph Dreikurs and discuss helpful
ways to respond and guide children in our care.
Workshop Objectives:
Identify Rudolf Dreikur’s 4 Mistaken Goals of Misbehaviour
Apply these goals to the misbehaviour of children in our care
Explore helpful ways to respond to misbehaviour as ECE Teachers
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Presenter: Sarah McCarthy
Sarah created ECE Connect in 2015 with the idea of connecting early childhood educators. Sarah believes that
there are many educators that feel lost and are searching for knowledge. Together, through kindness and empathy,
we can connect, share, and help each other to become better teachers. Sarah is currently teaching in the Native
Education College and Vancouver Community College. She is also a Heart-Mind Well-Being Facilitator and a board
member of her local ECEBC Branch.
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 11Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up in April!
Intentional Materials and Environments to Facilitate Responsive Practice
Monday, April 1 • 6:30 - 9:00 pm • 2.5 hours • Cost: $30.00 • Surrey Please bring
pictures of areas
Beyond Pinterest and pictures of our ideal program environments, we will explore what in your programs
drives how we plan our environments, what is our intent in the materials we provide and that you’re
how reflective practice deepena our engagement with children. struggling with or
We will explore what quality may mean, what the non-negotiables are in our work when we need support
plan our environments, choosing materials, and steps we can take to move towards a more with.
reflective approach in our practice.
Using the Values of Principles of Reggio Emilia as a framework, we will reflect together on provocations and an
intentional environment, one that makes visible to children what is possible in their day, with hands-on materials
and visuals.
Participants will engage with the presenter as she shares her research and experiences with quality improvement
and reflective practice. Participants and the presenter will work together to explore specific challenges for the
group, and work toward realistic next steps in their own environments.
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Presenter: Jacqueline Ewonus
Jacqueline is currently the Program Director at SFU Childcare Society in Burnaby, BC, where she oversees 7 infant/
toddler programs. She has a longstanding relationship in the child care field in different capacities spanning over 29
years, including work as a licensing officer in Vancouver. She has been an instructor with the Burnaby School
District for the past 11 years, teaching in the Early Care and Education Post Basic Program’s Inclusive Practice and
Administration. Recently, Jacqueline has spoken at several conferences on pedagogical leadership, including the
Early Care and Learning World Forum in New Zealand, and the 2018 National Leadership Conference at the
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership in Chicago, USA and in Beijing China August 2018, on Reggio
inspired values and principles and curriculum.
Word Choice Matters! Exploring a Growth Mindset in the Early Years
There will be a 1/2
Saturday, April 6 • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm • 4 hours • Cost: $40.00 • Surrey hour lunch break;
The language we use with children reflects the values and beliefs we hold. Children mirror please bring a bag
our language. The way we speak impacts the way we think. When we use the intentional lunch.
language of possibility and growth, children and staff have the ability to strengthen their
mindset, confidence, and social-emotional development. In this interactive and playful
session, Karen shares research and strategies to support staff in empowering young learners through shifting
mindset and language. We will discuss and practice strategies, activities, and key phrases that strengthen a growth
mindset. Participants will leave feeling empowered, excited, and with concrete ideas to act on right away in their
practice.
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Presenter: Karen Begley
Karen is a teacher. She has taught children of all ages, adults, and families. She works with educators to simplify
their practice by aligning it with their values and beliefs about children, childhood, and learning. She is passionate
about the rights of children, the power of unstructured play, outdoor education, incorporating families into the
community and learning process, and creating a respectful community and curriculum to empower young learners.
She enjoys mentoring individuals and groups through explorations of inquiry-based learning, purposeful pedagogy
and place-based learning. She shares her thoughts and offers support for educators and parents of young children
at www.connectionsinearlylearning.wordpress.com.
Winter 2019 childcareoptions.ca 12Training Reminders
When you receive your confirmation please verify it with your records.
Please note your workshop dates on your personal calendar as Child Care Options does not phone
participants to remind of workshops.
When a workshop has two available dates, please ensure you
attend the date and location you have registered for.
Training certificates will be issued on the evening of your
workshop. To receive a training certificate for the full length
of the workshop, you must arrive on time, participate, and stay
for the entire session.
Late arrivals to a workshop will be admitted at the discretion
of the presenter, however, late arrivals will not be admitted
into first aid courses. You must arrive on time as the class
begins right away and there is a large amount of material to
cover.
Replacement certificates and/or receipts will be issued for up
to one year of the date of the workshop at a cost of $10.00
per certificate/receipt.
For replacement certificates for the GOOD BEGINNINGS and
20 Hour Responsible Adult courses please contact BCFCCA at
office@bcfcca.ca
The Early Years Centre is a ‘scent aware’ building so please
keep the use of colognes, perfumes and other scented
personal care products to a minimum.
We are unable to accommodate children during a workshop or course.
Attending a workshop over the lunch break? Participants are on their own for lunch. The CCRR has a fridge
and microwave for your convenience. As well there is a Denny’s Restaurant in our parking lot. Keep in mind
you have 30 minutes for lunch.
Photographs may be taken during training, either by us or other participants. By registering, you will be giving
permission that photos containing your image/likeness may be used.
Laminating
The laminator is available on the first and third Saturday of each month as well as
the following Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm:
January 17 February 21 March 21
Please call ahead so we can have the laminator turned on and ready for your use.
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PHONE: 604-572-8032 EMAIL: childcareoptions@options.bc.ca
FAX: 604-583-1056 WEBSITE: www.childcareoptions.ca
Office Hours Library Hours Office Closures
Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm December 24 closed at noon
Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to January 2 for Christmas
Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday Closed break
Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm January 18 & 19 Conference
Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm February 18 Family Day
Saturday 1st & 3rd of each Saturday 1st & 3rd of each month February 26 Staff planning
month 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm day
excluding long excluding long
weekends weekends
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