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

Information about professional development workshops is shared by participating Early Years Professional Development Committee members. All registrations are processed by the individual sites. Please contact hosting site directly to register for your session.
April 1, 2025
April 3, 2025
April 8, 2025
  • NSCC SWF Celebration of Learning

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    April 8, 2025  4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • NSCC Burridge - Module 3 Connecting Early Learning Principles and Practice

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    April 8, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    Module 3: Connecting Early Learning Principles and Practices

    Join us for this professional learning module designed to deepen your understanding of early learning principles and practices, and explore their critical connection to early learning and child care programming. This interactive workshop provides opportunities for thoughtful consideration, engaging conversation, and collaborative reflection as educators examine foundational knowledge and practical implementation. Participants will explore how early learning principles can inform their teaching practices, align with their educator intentions, and enhance the learning experiences of young children. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced educator, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies to support your growth and practice.

    Facilitators: Aram Kim & Krista Ahearn

    Register here: NSCC Burridge - Module 3 Connecting Early Learning Principles and Practice Tickets, Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

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

    Tuesday April 8 6:30pm-8:30pm & Tuesday April 15 6:30pm-8:30pm

    If you have any questions, please reach out to melissa.vail@nscc.ca or 902-742-7832

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April 12, 2025
  • The Power of Loose Parts

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    April 12, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Jane Norman College, 60 Lorne St. Truro, NS B2N 2B2, Canada

    Come and enjoy a morning of learning about and engaging with loose parts….

    I will be sharing with you;

    -the origin of loose parts

    -my first encounter with loose parts in Reggio Emilia, Italy

    -my journey of collecting and then incorporating loose parts into the program at the Dr. Jane Norman Child Study Centre

    -the benefits of loose parts

    -how to educate parents

    -how to source loose parts (for free)

    This workshop with be hands on and interactive!!!!

    Facilitator: Jane MacKenzie

    If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at 

    jane.mackenzie@janenorman. ca

    Cost $30.00

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  • CAPENÉ (FRENCH) Apprendre avec Mi’kma’ki région centrale-BEDFORD NÉ

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    April 12, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Apprendre avec Mi'kma'ki est une nouvelle formation destinée aux professionnels de la petite enfance en Nouvelle-Écosse. Cette formation permet aux participants de voir l'environnement naturel, les sciences de la Terre, la durabilité, la réciprocité et l'interconnexion avec deux yeux - Etuaptmumk (ed-do-up-dm-momk). Le travail représente la première voix des Mi'kmaq, avec le soutien et les conseils d'un comité permanent.
    La session d’apprentissage de 6 heures est une introduction pour les éducateurs de la petite enfance à l'exploration de leur relation immédiate avec le lieu et la façon dont cette connaissance peut être intégrée dans les environnements d'apprentissage pour les jeunes enfants. Le carnet de bord demande aux participants de réfléchir à leurs connaissances et à leurs enseignements. Il aide les participants à comprendre comment, en tant que membres de ce lieu, ils doivent être présents et, en retour, comment cette présence peut être directement liée au travail de l’apprentissage et de la garde de jeunes enfants. Le carnet de bord ne prescrit pas la manière de procéder, mais plutôt la manière dont vous vous voyez développer les compétences et les capacités nécessaires pour être authentique dans votre relation avec le lieu.

    VOUS APPRENDREZ :
    Partie 1 : Présentation en salle et réflexion
    Découvrir Mi'kma'ki
    Explorer les reconnaissances territoriales
    Explorer le territoire traditionnel et les sept (7) districts
    Découvrir qui sont les Mi'kmaq
    Explorer les façons d’être et de savoir des Mi'kmaq
    Explorer les enseignements de Netukulimk
    Explorer les différences entre une économie de don et une économie basée sur les salaires
    Étudier comment ces connaissances sont liées aux jeunes apprenants
    Explorer l’importance du jeu
    Explorer les différences entre l’éducation en plein air, l’apprentissage en plein air et l’apprentissage axé sur la terre
    Explorer les compétences personnelles
    Explorer Etuaptmumk
    Explorer les relations avec le lieu
    Partie 2 : Activités et discussions en plein air
    Activité « S'asseoir avec la terre
    Observer - Mémoriser - Comparer : observation des oiseaux
    Observer - Mémoriser - Comparer : plantes et arbres
    Réflexion en cercle de discussion
    Etuaptmumk - La vision à deux yeux
    Étude de cas sur une sortie avec des enfants - réflexion et discussion.

    Apprenez à voir la terre et l'environnement naturel à travers la lentille des Mi'kmaq et découvrez comment appliquer la vision à deux yeux à votre pratique de l'EPE.
    Veuillez vous préparer à passer toute la journée à l'extérieur ; habillez-vous en fonction du temps et ayez des chaussures appropriées ; apportez une bouteille d'eau, un stylo, un crayon et des crayons de couleur pour prendre des notes et faire des croquis/dessins.
    Il s'agit d'un atelier en personne d'une journée entière qui se tiendra à l'extérieur.
    Vous rencontrerez l'animatrice, Éliane Côté, dans le stationnement à 9h00.
    Le dîner sera fourni sur place.

    Animé par Éliane Côté
    À l'extérieur, Sandy Lake Park, 115 Smith's Rd. Bedford, Nouvelle Écosse
    le samedi 12 avril, 2025 9h-16h

    Si vous avez des question, n'hésitez pas de nous contacter par courriel jill@capené.ca

    L’inscription se fait par EventBrite

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1226734940229?aff=oddtdtcreator

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  • NSCC Burridge - Understanding Trauma for Educators (In-Person)

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    April 12, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2, Canada

    Please note: This session will be held In-Person at NSCC - Burridge Campus
    Understanding Trauma for Educators Workshop - (6 Hours)

    This workshop will cover the following: 

    • trauma definitions 
    • the pathway of complex trauma 
    • the long-term effects of early trauma
    • trauma and the brain
    • building relationships 
    • understanding behavior
    • creating safe environments
    • responding to lack of control


    The morning focuses on understanding trauma and the afternoon focuses on intervention.   

    *This material is relevant for everyone, but particularly relevant for those working with children/youth in foster care/adoption or who have otherwise experienced early childhood trauma. It was originally developed and delivered as a 2-day training for social workers, foster parents, adoptive parents and youth care workers for the Department of Community Services, Child Welfare. 

    Join Us for an Informative & Practical Workshop on Understanding Trauma for Educators!

    Facilitator: Julie Jaillet (BA, BSW, RSW, Med Student)

    When: Saturday April 12 (2025), from 9 am - 4 pm *(1 Hour Lunch on Own)
    Where: In-Person at 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth NS B5A 2L2 (NSCC - Burridge Campus)
    Cost: $60 

    Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/Gwsvqbyd3t

    Limited spaces, which cannot be held without payment.

    The deadline to withdraw from a workshop without penalty is two weeks to allow us to modify our supplies and contact our wait list. Withdrawals received by the deadline will result in a credit for a future workshop.

    Please make arrangements to pay by cheque, credit card or you can drop off 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 902-742-7832

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April 14, 2025
  • JNC - CC&C Module 4: Connecting Learning Goals, Learning Objectives, and Strategies

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    April 14, 2025  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Online via Zoom

    Module 4: Connecting Learning Goals, Learning Objectives, and Strategies

    Join us for this professional learning module designed to deepen your understanding of Learning Goals and Learning Objectives for children and the Learning Strategies offered by Educators.  We will explore how they are represented in the NSELCF: Capable, Confident, and Curious and their critical influence for early learning and childcare programming. Additionally, this session will demonstrate connections between the goals, objectives, and strategies and the early learning principles and practices of Module 3 and provide educators opportunities for practice and to increase familiarity for implementation. This interactive module includes time for thoughtful reflection, engaging and collaborative conversation as educators examine foundational knowledge and practical implementation to support optimal child development and learning.  Whether you're new to the field or an experienced educator, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies to support your growth and practice.

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

    April 14th 6:30pm-9:00pm & April 16th 6:30pm-9:00pm

    Facilitators: Adam Braye & Melissa Castonguay

    To register click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1277787239029?aff=oddtdtcreator

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