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.
January 6, 2026
  • NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Leadership

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    January 6, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    Culturally Responsive Leadership in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings

    This 4-hour professional learning session builds on the foundational concepts introduced in the Culturally Responsive Practice (CRP) series. Designed for directors, assistant directors, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators, and educators in coaching or leadership roles, this session explores how leadership can support culturally responsive practice across early learning and child care programs.

    Participants will deepen their understanding of effective leadership and explore the behaviours and responsibilities that support inclusive, strengths-based environments. The session introduces key practices of culturally responsive leadership and provides opportunities to engage in courageous conversations and coaching strategies through a case study format.

    Participants will:

    • Develop an understanding of effective leadership and the different types of behaviours and responsibilities of leaders
    • Develop an understanding of culturally responsive leadership, and identity key practices for culturally responsive leaders
    • Understand what courageous conversations are and how to have them with their team
    • Understand what coaching is and identify ways to build a supportive environment within their programs.

    Note: Completion of the 12-hour Culturally Responsive Practice (CRP) series is a prerequisite for this module.

    ***This is a 2-evening session and you must attend both days to receive a certificate***

    January 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pm & January 8th, 6:30pm-8:30pm


    Facilitator: Adam Braye

    To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1769374309189?aff=oddtdtcreator

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January 7, 2026
  • NSCC Cumberland-You Asked, We Deliver: Ideas Around Music and Reading Books in the Classroom

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    January 7, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    The session is designed to refresh and inspire your approach to music and storytelling in an early learning setting! In the first part, we will explore how music can be used in different ways in the classroom. Even if you don't consider yourself a singer or a        musician, there are multiple ways to incorporate music into transitions, routines, and playful learning activities. 

    In the second part we will rejuvenate your strategies to make reading books more engaging and interactive, how to choose books that are age appropriate, and explore new as well as   forgotten book treasures! This workshop offers tons of ideas designed to boost your confidence, spark creativity, and provide ready to use tools for immediate use in your classroom!

    Facilitators: Nancy Ceulemans & Heather Cukierski

    Cost: $34.20 (tax included)

    Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form along with payment by December 10th.

    All registration will take place using our online registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

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January 8, 2026
  • NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Leadership

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    January 8, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    Culturally Responsive Leadership in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings

    This 4-hour professional learning session builds on the foundational concepts introduced in the Culturally Responsive Practice (CRP) series. Designed for directors, assistant directors, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators, and educators in coaching or leadership roles, this session explores how leadership can support culturally responsive practice across early learning and child care programs.

    Participants will deepen their understanding of effective leadership and explore the behaviours and responsibilities that support inclusive, strengths-based environments. The session introduces key practices of culturally responsive leadership and provides opportunities to engage in courageous conversations and coaching strategies through a case study format.

    Participants will:

    • Develop an understanding of effective leadership and the different types of behaviours and responsibilities of leaders
    • Develop an understanding of culturally responsive leadership, and identity key practices for culturally responsive leaders
    • Understand what courageous conversations are and how to have them with their team
    • Understand what coaching is and identify ways to build a supportive environment within their programs.

    Note: Completion of the 12-hour Culturally Responsive Practice (CRP) series is a prerequisite for this module.

    ***This is a 2-evening session and you must attend both days to receive a certificate***

    January 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pm & January 8th, 6:30pm-8:30pm


    Facilitator: Adam Braye

    To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1769374309189?aff=oddtdtcreator

    See more details

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The Early Years Professional Development Committee consists of representatives of provincially funded Training Institutions and Support Sites  
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