EYPDC
and Curious
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
- October 5, 2024
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MSVU Creating a Childcare Environment for Success
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October 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate:Saturday October 5, 2024 Time: 9am-4pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: IN PERSON Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: The quality of an early childhood program has many important components. Early childhood
educators can influence the overall quality each day by organizing the indoor and outdoor play spaces, providing developmentally appropriate materials and offering a consistent daily routine.
In the morning session participants will discuss how to create a quality indoor and outdoor play space by
understanding the design, materials, daily schedule and daily programming.
In the afternoon participants will have an opportunity to design their own play space by choosing the layout, age appropriate equipment & materials and creating an effective daily schedule.
Goals: Participants will understand the important components to design a quality environment
Participants will understand their role and responsibilities to create success
Participants will design a quality play space
Presenter Biography: athy Black has been supporting children, families, & educators for over 35 years in the Early Childhood field. Throughout her career she has enjoyed various roles as an early childhood educator, consultant, licensing officer, ECE faculty and workshop facilitator. Kathy currently is fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordinator at Edward Jost Children’s Centre. Meeting children, families, & educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.Location: IN PERSON
6 PD hours
$75
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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NSCC Kingstec - Children Achieving Joyful Well Being
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October 5, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
NSCC - Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, CanadaWe will take a deep dive into all aspects of our programs that nurture children’s social and emotional well being, such as how we offer the ‘environment as the third teacher’, key features in the environment that meet their individual needs, and how do they know that we know who they are, and respect them in all the ways they are present in this world. How do we give them joy and show our joy for their presence in our lives?
Facilitator: Liz Hicks
Liz Hicks, elementary teacher from England, ECE diploma, 41 years in early childhood, in various capacities, and at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing professional development in a variety of topics, and consultations and program coordination, plus writing and delivering modules for the NS Early Learning Framework and delivering Infant PD modules and Culturally Responsive Practices modules for NS Dept. of Ed and the Early Years. I believe children are capable, curious and have an innate need to connect with people and the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.
Fee: $50
Deadline to register: September 27, 2024
Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)
1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.Please contact sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca for more details.
*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp
To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscregistration
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NSCECE - Learning with Mi'kma'ki
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October 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NSCECE, 6208 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A3, CanadaLearning with Mi'kma'ki is a new professional development opportunity for early childhood professionals in Nova Scotia. This training provides an opportunity for participants to see the natural environment, Earth science, sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness, with two eyes — Etuaptmumk (ed-do-up-dm-momk). The work represents Mi’kmaw-first voice, with the support and advice of a standing committee.
The 6-hour course is an introduction for Early Childhood Educators to explore their immediate relationship with place and how this knowledge can be integrated in learning environments for Early Learners. The field book, which is a part of the training, requires participants to reflect on knowledge and teachings. It helps guide participants in understanding how they, as members of this place, are to be present and, in turn, how being present can be directly linked to the work of Early Learning and Child Care.
TOPICS EXPLORED:
Part 1: Indoor Presentation and Reflection
- Explore Mi’kma’ki
- Explore Land Acknowledgments
- Explore the traditional territory and seven (7) districts
- Explore who are the Mi’kmaq
- Explore Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being
- Explore the teachings of Netukulimk
- Explore the differences between a gift economy and a wage economy
- Explore how this knowledge relates to early learners
- Explore the importance of play
- Explore the differences between outdoor education, outdoor learning, and land-based learning
- Explore personal skill sets
- Explore Etuaptmumk
- Explore relationships with place
Part 2: Outdoor Activities and Discussions
- Sitting with Land Activity
- Observe – Memorize – Compare Protocol: bird watching
- Observe – Memorize – Compare Protocol: plants and trees
- Talking Circle reflection
- Etuaptmumk – Two-Eyed Seeing
- Case study on outing with children – reflection and discussion.
Please come prepared to spend at least 3 hours outdoors, dress for the weather and have appropriate footware; bring a waterbottle, pen, pencil and coloured pencils or crayons to take notes and make sketches.
Session Date and Times:
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Location:
The first 3 hours of the session will be held in the classroom at NSCECE (6208 Quinpool Rd. 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS) and the final 3 hours will be held in Point Pleasant Park (Exact location details in Point Pleasant Park will be sent out at a later date). There will be a 1 hour break for lunch/travel to outdoor location.
Please ensure you have made travel arrangements prior to the event date (vehicle, carpool, transit, etc). Transit users should check bus routes 4, 7a/7b, and 24 for nearest access between locations.
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- October 7, 2024
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NSCC Cumberland - Engaging Program Activities and Experiences for Infants & Toddlers
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October 7, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
OnlineIncorporating 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.
Facilitator: Julie Hansen, Early Childhood Educator, Consultant & Author Cost: $23.00
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form along with payment by Sept. 23rd.
All registration will take place using our online registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
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- October 8, 2024
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Professional Learning Book Club - Unpacking the Pyramid Model
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NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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October 8, 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: Adam Braye & Jane MacKenzie
Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday, Oct. 8 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 10 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 15 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850940886097?aff=oddtdtcreator
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- October 9, 2024
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Jane Norman College - The Road to Equity - Part 1 "Diversity & Identity"
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October 9, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via ZoomWe are happy to welcome Emily Reilly as our facilitator for this workshop series. Emily is the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Coach for the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education. Emily has been working in this field for 10 years. She is currently completing her masters in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and she is going to share her expertise with us. This workshop series will dive a little deeper into some of the topics covered in the provincial training - Culturally Responsive Practice.
Workshop #1 (Wed., Oct. 9 - 6:30-8:30)
Diversity & Identity - exploring our identities and ways our differences can make us strongerWorkshop #2 (Wed., Nov. 13 - 6:30-8:30)
Equity & Power - exploring the concept of fairness as it relates to equity and powerWorkshop #3 (Wed., Jan. 15 - 6:30-8:30)
Biases & Stereotypes - exploring how stereotypes form and how we can avoid biasesWorkshop #4 (Wed., Feb. 19 - 6:30-8:30)
Allyship - gathering our thoughts after the first 3 sessions and making a plan for the futureCost $100.00 (for all 4 workshops)
If interested contact Jane Mackenzie at
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- October 10, 2024
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NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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October 10, 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: Adam Braye & Jane MacKenzie
Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday, Oct. 8 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 10 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 15 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850940886097?aff=oddtdtcreator
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NSCC Kingstec - Nutrition and Mindfulness
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October 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 am
NSCC - Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, CanadaThe blend of nutrition and mindfulness to help children have a successful day.
Facilitator: Christine Corporon
I am a two-time graduate from NSCC Kingstec, youth yoga instructor, and small business owner. I have over 15 years culinary experience, and nearly 6 years feeding children in the early years at the Kingstec Campus Learning Center.
Fee: $20
Deadline to register: October 5, 2024
Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)
1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.Please contact sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca for more details.
*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp
To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscregistration
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- October 15, 2024
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NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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October 15, 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: Adam Braye & Jane MacKenzie
Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday, Oct. 8 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 10 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 15 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850940886097?aff=oddtdtcreator
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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October 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
OnlineCulturally 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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
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- October 16, 2024
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NSCC Cumberland - Accessible Work Places
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October 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online“Accessible Workplaces” approaches our work environments from the perspective of neurodivergent ECEs. The information in this session will encourage meaningful conversations and acknowledge educator support needs in our early learning settings. Practical (and tested!) advice on how best to implement supportive accommodations and recognize each others’ strengths/needs will empower employees and employers alike to create successful workplaces that prioritize compassionate teamwork. Accessibility in the workplace is a universal goal that can only be achieved through clear communication and willing collaboration.
Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay Cost: $23.00 (tax included)
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by October 2nd.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
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MSVU Inspiring Spaces & Environments CAR Tour
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October 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, CanadaDate: Wednesday October 16 (7 – 9pm) AND Saturday October 19 (9am – 4pm)
Cost: $85 Total PD hours: 9 hours Location: IN PERSON & ONLINE Presenter: Liz Hicks
IF you are unable to attend the car tour, you are invited to attend JUST the Wednesday evening (2 hours PD) to look at previous inspiring centres, and learn about the questions that you can ask to ensure you also become an in-spiring centre! You MUST come to Wednesday evening if you are going on the car tour for a total of 9 hours PD.
Date: Wednesday October 16 (7 – 9pm) ONLY * 2 PD hours Cost: $25
In response to popular demand, we are offering another car tour for environments – indoors and out-doors. Please note it is a CAR tour. This means if you sign up for this workshop you are responsible for driving yourself (we suggest car pooling) to the sites that have generously volunteered to show you their environments.
On the Wednesday evening, October 16– by zoom - we will reflect on, discuss, and look at ideas on ways in which learn-ing environments could inspire ourselves, the children, and families. We will be referencing the NSEYCF, and look at some previous tour NS child care spaces – including the April 24 car tour.
On Saturday, October 19 we will meet at the Mount. This will give an opportunity for car pooling. When you register for this workshop please indicate if you are willing to drive and how many spaces you may have in your car. E.g. Liz will be driving and have 4 spaces for participants.
Each centre will give participants time to tour, and a short introduction to their program, philosophy and a question and answer session. You will receive instructions on how to access each location the week of the work-shop. The centres we will visit are:
9:45am – 11:15am: Peter Green Hall Children’s Centre, 1094 Wellington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Z9 “PGHCC implements an Emergent Curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. We believe children are born ready; ready to engage with their environment and all that the world has to offer; therefore children have the right to participate in and be constructors in their own learning.” Serving infants – school age. htpps://www.pghcc.ca
11.15am – 12.30pm: You now have a break for an hour where participants can get a lunch and drive to the next centre:
12:30pm – 1:45pm: Fox Hollow Child Care Centre, 1 Hox Hollow Drive, Upper Tantallon, NS B2Z 1E9
‘We believe that all children are naturally strong, capable learners worthy of our trust and support. We look to each child to help guide us in their learning. We value and respect children and believe that their theories and ideas are an important source of curriculum. Because of these beliefs, we have adopted an “Emergent Curriculum” approach to learning. We believe this approach is the most developmentally appropriate and is most consistent with our understanding of how children learn.’ Serving children from 18months – 5 years in a full day program, plus has a Family Home Agency. https://foxhollowfamily.ca
2:00pm – 3:30pm: Giant Steps Children’s Centre – French Village location, 15 French Village Station Road, Upper Tantallon, NS “We believe: All children can learn when they have the opportunity to touch, look, listen, try out their ideas, pursue their questions and theories, and follow their curiosity. Children learn best in a warm, supportive and respectful environment that provides unique and varied opportunities and experiences. Families and community are vital to children’s learning.” At this site serving children from 18 months – school age, Plus has a Family Home Agency. https://giantstepschildrenscentre.ca
We will be spending 20-30 minutes debriefing the car tour at Giant Steps
Presenter Biography: Liz Hicks, 41 years in early childhood, in various capacities, & at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing consulting & professional development in a variety of topics.
‘I believe children are capable, curious & have an innate need to connect with people & the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.’Location: ONLINE & IN PERSON
9 PD hours $85 OR ONLINE option only 2 PD hours $25
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
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NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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October 17, 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: Adam Braye & Jane MacKenzie
Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday, Oct. 8 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 10 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 15 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850940886097?aff=oddtdtcreator
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NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
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October 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
OnlineCulturally 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.
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Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
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