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06:00 PM Good Beginnings Professional Development for Child Care Providers Course – April 2021
Good Beginnings Professional Development for Child Care Providers Course – April 2021
Description: • 30 hours • Cost: $275.00 includes textbook This course addresses the essential elements required for operating a quality home-based child care. It covers everything from child development, guidance, health and safety, to managing the business. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course and parent package. Facilitator Deep Mann • 6 weeks, every Monday and Thursday: April 26, 29, May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 27, 31 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm & Saturday, May 15 at 10:00 am – 3:30 pm NOTES: – This course cannot be registered online. For information or to register for this course please speak with Deep at 604-572-8032. – Please bring a 2” binder to the first class.
Address: #100-6846 King George Blvd
Start Time: 06:00 PM
Start Date: 04/26/2021
End Time: 08:30 PM
End Date: 05/31/2021
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06:30 PM Online Workshop – Nourishing the Nurturer
Online Workshop – Nourishing the Nurturer
Description: The first part of this workshop will include mindfulness games and methods for children that support awareness of body, thoughts and emotions. These techniques can help improve focus, emotional regulation, resilience and a sense of kindness for oneself as well as others. The second half is just for you! We will give you soothing ways for you to nurture yourself including a gentle guided meditation (no previous experience necessary). Participants will also be gifted a recorded meditation, sent via email, to revisit time and again. Come away with tools that promote well-being for your inner child and for the children you care for! SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenters: Gina Miller & Lyn Sakari NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Address: Online via Zoom Platform
Start Time: 06:30 PM
Start Date: 05/31/2021
10:00 AM Online Course – 20 Hour Responsible Adult Course – May2021
Online Course – 20 Hour Responsible Adult Course – May2021
Description: Cost: $180.00 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. Through interactive sessions, this course covers basic concepts about child development, child guidance, health, safety, nutrition and programming. Participants must be at least 19 years old to register, attend all sessions and complete all assignments with a satisfactory mark in order to receive a certificate of completion. Facilitator: Daljit Dial 8 Wednesdays: May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:00 am -12:30 pm – 20 Hours This course cannot be registered online. For more information or to register for this course please speak with Daljit at 604-572-8032. NOTES: – This course will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you the day before the course. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – A certificate of attendance will be issued after the course is completed for full attendance. – We will be locking the meeting at 10:45 am, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: 05/05/2021
End Time: 12:30 PM
End Date: 06/23/2021
06:30 PM Online Community of Practice: From Teaching to Thinking: Reflecting on Our Practice
Online Community of Practice: From Teaching to Thinking: Reflecting on Our Practice
Description: 15 hours of Professional Development (10 hours in class & 5 hours of reading) Cost: $100.00 (includes Ann Pelo and Margie Carter’s book “From Teaching to Thinking…” and a copy of the revised BC Early Learning Framework) 5 sessions: Thursdays: April 1, May 6, June 3, July 8 & August 12 Do you love to challenge your thinking? Do you reflect on your current practice? This Community of Practice (CoP) is for those who guide, nurture, and inspire children in child care settings. Spend time exploring, discussing, and digging deeply into Ann Pelo and Margie Carter’s book “From Teaching to Thinking- a pedagogy for reimagining our work” with two facilitators and a network of other educators on the same journey. We invite you to register with a thinking partner and join us to share and engage in dialogue to look for deeper meaning in our work. In between sessions, you and your thinking partner will connect to put the conversations into practice and support each other within this work. We hope participants will take time to consider their current practices with an open mind to help deepen their understanding of the concepts within their own context. *Please note, thinking partners are not required to be working in the same centre. Facilitated by: Jacqueline Ewonus and Jennifer Vanderberg NOTES: – This Community of Practice will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you the day before each session. Please click the link ten minutes before the session begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – A certificate of attendance will be issued at the last class for full attendance
Start Date: 04/01/2021
End Date: 08/12/2021
06:30 PM Online Workshop – How Can the Programming Process Honour Children’s Inquiry?
Online Workshop – How Can the Programming Process Honour Children’s Inquiry?
Description: Early learning professionals have many factors that they take into consideration during the programming process. Early learning programs ensure that there is a focus on inquiry, creativity, and play. This session explores where collaborative and collective learning, reflection, and technology fit into the program design process. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Dr. Beverlie Dietze NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Date: 06/03/2021
End Date: 06/03/2021
09:00 AM Emergency Child Care First Aid – June 2021
Emergency Child Care First Aid – June 2021
Description: This 9 hour course includes choking skills, breathing emergencies and CPR for babies and children. The course also covers basic first aid for common injuries. AED certification is also included. This course meets child care licensing regulations. Facilitator: Karen Clark Cost: $110.00 Location: Child Care Options #100 6846 King George Blvd, Surrey To Register: Call Karen Clark at 604-644-4709
Start Time: 09:00 AM
Start Date: 06/05/2021
End Time: 06:00 PM
End Date: 06/05/2021
09:30 AM Online Workshop – Development, Red Flags and Difficult Conversations
Online Workshop – Development, Red Flags and Difficult Conversations
Description: Participants will explore developmental milestones and will learn how to identify red flags. We will discuss objective documentation and how to have those difficult conversations with families once a concern is identified. Participants will learn how to develop partnerships with families by exploring their priorities, values, and backgrounds. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Karen LeSage NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 9:45 am, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Time: 09:30 AM
06:30 PM Online Workshop – Great Story Times – Outdoor Fun
Online Workshop – Great Story Times – Outdoor Fun
Description: Come join us for great story time ideas! In this interactive workshop, children’s staff from Surrey Libraries will share secrets for creating fun, easy story times, including practical, hands-on activities educators can do with children birth to age 6. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenters: Yesenia Ricardo & Susan Andrews NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in. This workshop is presented in partnership with Surrey Libraries
Start Date: 06/07/2021
End Date: 06/07/2021
06:30 PM Online Workshop – Trust and Relationship Building in Childcare Centres: How Do We Connect with Children with Developmental Challenges
Online Workshop – Trust and Relationship Building in Childcare Centres: How Do We Connect with Children with Developmental Challenges
Description: As child care providers we are taught how to facilitate and support the five key areas of children’s development and spend much of our time and energy thinking about and implementing games and activities to support this development. However, sometimes in the planning and implementing we forget about the connections that we need to create in order to make all the children feel safe enough to learn from us. This is especially true for children with challenges and different learning needs. In this workshop we hope to help you create stronger bonds and deeper relationships with all children in your care. Through some examples and strategies, we will explore each developmental area through a relationship lens. We hope that you will be able to come away feeling a deeper understanding of the role that attachment and connection plays in your child care centres especially in relation to some of the more challenging behaviors. Please note this workshop is for educators who live or work in Delta, Surrey or White Rock. Presenter: Pia Evans NOTES: – Please call us at 604-572-8032 to register – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in. This workshop is presented in partnership with Reach Child & Youth Development Society.
Start Date: 06/10/2021
End Time: 08:00 PM
End Date: 06/10/2021
06:30 PM Online Workshop – Creating Outdoor Environments for Children’s Outdoor Risky Play
Online Workshop – Creating Outdoor Environments for Children’s Outdoor Risky Play
Description: Research is clear on the importance of regular and repeated access to outdoor risky play. This session will help you build the case about the need for outdoor risky play as well as get great ideas to make positive change in your work with children. Myths will be dispelled, truths revealed, and incredible opportunities for children to have new experiences introduced. Learn the key concepts that support outdoor play and how you can begin to incorporate these into your programs and plans. Lastly, hear about tools and educational resources, and what different groups across Canada are doing to support risky play. Learning objectives: To identify the influence of outdoor risky play on children’s health and development. To analyze your personal challenges in supporting outdoor risky play. To develop a plan for managing these challenges and implement changes. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Dr. Mariana Brussoni
Start Date: 06/14/2021
End Date: 06/14/2021
09:30 AM Online Workshop – Express Yourself: Fine Arts Explorations for Young Children
Online Workshop – Express Yourself: Fine Arts Explorations for Young Children
Description: In this session we will explore principles and strategies for creating enjoyable and enriching opportunities for young children to explore fundamentals of visual art, music, dance, and drama as avenues for creativity, expression, performance, and more. Some portions will be participatory and we will create, laugh and learn in a safe supportive environment. Participants will leave the session with detailed plans for a variety of tested explorations for children ages 1-6 (with extensions for school aged children) and increased confidence to bring more art into their programs. Please attend with some sort of mark-making tools (crayons, pens, markers, pastels, etc.) and a few pieces of paper. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Karen Begley NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 9:45 am, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Date: 06/19/2021
End Date: 06/19/2021
06:30 PM Online Workshop – Growing Leaders: Planting Seeds for Connection, Bravery and Leadership
Online Workshop – Growing Leaders: Planting Seeds for Connection, Bravery and Leadership
Description: What do children need to be successful in life? Research has found that emotional intelligence (EQ) is four times more likely to predict a persons success than IQ. I believe the best way to prepare children to have successful lives as adults is to foster leadership skills from a young age. This two hour workshop will explore what leadership is and how leadership skills can be learned at an early age through connection, emotional intelligence, creativity and opportunities for bravery. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Katelyn Moon NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Date: 06/21/2021
End Date: 06/21/2021
06:30 PM Online Workshop – Supporting Each and Every Child: Considerations for the Socially and Physically Interactive Young Boy
Online Workshop – Supporting Each and Every Child: Considerations for the Socially and Physically Interactive Young Boy
Description: Young boys often lack opportunities for authentic expression of gender specific social play. Especially for boys, the physical nature of play, including rough and tumble play, is fundamental for holistic and cognitive development of social understanding. However, physical play has been identified as a neglected aspect of play within early education environments. This session will explore strategies for educators seeking opportunities to effectively support the unique development of boys. Topic areas will include an exploration of rough and tumble play including issues for the inclusion or exclusion of this form of play in school environments, outdoor experiences through planning for activities and the physical space, and targeted support for pro-social cognition development for young boys. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Dr. Michelle Tannock NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Date: 06/24/2021
End Date: 06/24/2021
06:30 PM Networking Session: An Evening of Learning, Connection and Fun – Building Bridges During a Pandemic
Networking Session: An Evening of Learning, Connection and Fun – Building Bridges During a Pandemic
Description: Join us for an evening of connection and support. If you’re feeling isolated, or have any questions, or would like to chat and connect with other child care providers please join us for an evening of building connections with other child care providers. This networking session is for family child care providers operating a RLNR, LFCC or IHMA facility in Delta, Surrey or White Rock. Facilitators: Child Care Options CCRR Outreach Consultants NOTE: – Please call our office at 604 572-8032 to register. – Light refreshments will be provided.
06:30 PM Online Workshop – Introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in Your Early Childhood Curriculum
Online Workshop – Introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in Your Early Childhood Curriculum
Description: This workshop will introduce the ideas behind STEM curriculum and why introducing science, technology, engineering and math is so important for our young learners. During the workshop, participants will explore ideas for activities that invite children to explore STEM concepts in a way that is open ended, encourages innovative thinking and creativity all at the same time! SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDERN AGES 3 TO 5 Presenter: Andrea Dawson NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Start Date: 06/28/2021
End Date: 06/28/2021
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Online Workshop – The Leadership Lens – 2 Part Workshop
Date:
02/18/2021
- 02/25/2021
06:30 PM
- 08:30 PM
N/A
Paid
Katelyn sees leadership as a lifestyle not just a set of skills. It is a way of influencing change, creating connections and building community. In the field of early childhood education, leadership is not only what drives systemic change but also what creates healthy classroom dynamics. This workshop will explore leadership in early childhood education specifically from the perspective of servant leadership. We will discuss the work of leadership experts such as Brené Brown and Drew Dudley. We will put theories into practice which develop our ability to see multiple perspectives and navigate through hard interactions and relationships. We will engage with the concepts of values and ethics to be conscious of how these show up in our lives and in others. Further, through learning new skills in this workshop we will develop a new awareness which will support our own personal and professional growth which will support our own wellness. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Katelyn Moon NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
Online Workshop – Summer Series with Sarah McCarthy – Transitions into Child Care Settings: Supporting Families During the Transition into Child Care
08/23/2021
- 08/23/2021
In this workshop you’ll discover tools and resources that can assist children and families during their transition into child care settings. You’ll learn ideas for setting up and conducting orientations. Share strategies for keeping children and caregivers connected in your program, discover ideas for providing information on what to bring and how to communicate with families regarding the gradual entry process, program philosophies, policies and procedures. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenter: Sarah McCarthy NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in.
06/07/2021
- 06/07/2021
Come join us for great story time ideas! In this interactive workshop, children’s staff from Surrey Libraries will share secrets for creating fun, easy story times, including practical, hands-on activities educators can do with children birth to age 6. SUITABLE FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS Presenters: Yesenia Ricardo & Susan Andrews NOTES: – This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the workshop.. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – For safety reasons we will be locking the meeting at 6:45 pm, so please arrive early or on time to ensure you get in. This workshop is presented in partnership with Surrey Libraries
04/26/2021
- 05/31/2021
06:00 PM
• 30 hours • Cost: $275.00 includes textbook This course addresses the essential elements required for operating a quality home-based child care. It covers everything from child development, guidance, health and safety, to managing the business. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course and parent package. Facilitator Deep Mann • 6 weeks, every Monday and Thursday: April 26, 29, May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 27, 31 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm & Saturday, May 15 at 10:00 am – 3:30 pm NOTES: – This course cannot be registered online. For information or to register for this course please speak with Deep at 604-572-8032. – Please bring a 2” binder to the first class.
Online Parent Education Session – Be Big
08/11/2021
- 08/11/2021
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Free
Parents, we are the navigators of our children’s lives. While nature hasn’t exactly given us a map to follow, the science of child development has provided us four principles to guide us on this parenting journey. Like any navigator, you will take a wrong turn, or you’ll need to backtrack, or maybe you’ll even get lost altogether. When this happens, all you need to do is stop, look at your map, get your bearings and adjust your course. But whatever you do, don’t give up. Join us in learning about the role of the Navigator in your child’s life. For inquires please email SPYC@options.bc.ca NOTES: – Registration Closes on August 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm. – This session will be held online through the Zoom platform. – You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us. – A link will be emailed to you in the days prior to the session. Please click the link five minutes before the session begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email. – Certificates of attendance will not be given for this parent education workshop. This parent education session is presented by the Support for Parents of Young Children Program, a program of Options Community Services.