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novembre 12, 2025
  • MSVU Collaborative Dialogue Series Session 3: Daily responsibilities for early childhood educators

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    novembre 12, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada

    Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 Total PD hours: 2 hours Location: IN PERSON  Presenter: Kathy Black
     
    Description

    This collaborative series of workshops will provide a safe place for educators to gather in the evening for two hours to form a community of practice with open lines of communication.  A guide will be shared at the beginning of each session, outlining discussion topics and guidelines to participate in the talking circle. Participants will have the opportunity to share in each discussion, or pass. All participates are equal and will feel welcomed and a true sense of belonging.

     Session 3: Daily responsibilities for early childhood educators

    Review the tools that are available to help educators to understand their role

    Walk through your typical day as an ECE in Nova Scotia

     Presenter Biography; 

    Kathy Black began her career as a nanny and later worked at the MSVU Child Study Centre where she was fortunate to learn from some of the best mentors in the early childhood field. Kathy continued her career as an Early Childhood Development Officer and Licensing Officer with the Nova Scotia Provincial Government.  After 30 years in the field, Kathy accepted a term position as faculty in the Early Childhood Education program at the Nova Scotia Community College.  In 2022 Kathy decided to go back to the childcare sector and work directly with the children and families.  Kathy believes that working daily with children and families is her true passion and calling in life.  Kathy began facilitating workshops to ECE’s in 2009 and continues to be inspired when meeting others who are passionate about caring for young children. Her goal is to empower other educators, parents and professionals to discover what is best for all children.

     

    Location:   IN PERSON

    2  PD hours

    $20

     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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  • NSELCF Module 3: Connecting Early Learning Principles and Practices (NSCC Burridge)

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    novembre 12, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    4PL hours

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

    Module 3: Connecting Early Learning Principles and Practices 

    Building on Module 2: Pedagogical Leadership, this module provides an overview of the five early learning principles and six educator practices in the NSELCF. Participants will explore how these components relate to one another and begin identifying where they show up in their own programs. This session is designed to help educators become more familiar with and confident in using the language and structure of the framework. 

    Participants will: 

    • Describe the five principles of early learning and how they relate to the role of the educator. 

    • Identify the six key practices and how they support learning and development in early learning environments. 

    • Recognize the interconnectedness between principles and practices, and their role in curriculum planning. 

    • Differentiate between principles and practices when reflecting on or planning for program environments. 

    • Continue developing familiarity with the NSELCF and Educator’s Guide, as foundational tools for guiding reflective and intentional practice.

    Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/elcf-m3-principles-and-practices-nscc-b-registration-1733876624659?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Monday November 10th, 6:30pm-8:30pm & Wednesday November 12th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

    If you have any further questions, please contact Melissa.Dulong@nscc.ca

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novembre 13, 2025
  • CAPENÉ - CPAJENE: Module 2: Le leadership pédagogique (en ligne)

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    novembre 13, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    CPAJENE Module 2 – Le leadership pédagogique (en ligne)

    *DATES: Jeudi 13 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30

    et

    Jeudi 20 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30

    **Il s'agit d'une session en ligne de deux soirées, vous devez assister aux deux sessions pour recevoir un certificat**

    Module 2: Leadership pédagogique

    En s’appuyant sur les concepts fondamentaux du Module 1 : L’image de l’enfant, ce module invite les participants à examiner comment le leadership pédagogique influence les environnements d’apprentissage, la prise de décision et les relations dans les programmes d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants. Ancré dans les principes du Cadre pédagogique de l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CPAJENE), ce module met en lumière l’impact des valeurs, des croyances et des pratiques réflexives sur le leadership à tous les niveaux — des personnes éducatrices aux gestionnaires.

    À travers des études de cas, des dialogues collaboratifs et des activités pratiques, les participants exploreront ce que signifie diriger avec intention, accueillir le changement et soutenir un apprentissage inclusif et fondé sur l’exploration, tant pour les enfants que pour les adultes.

    Les participants vont:

    • reconnaître la pédagogie sociale et la façon dont elle se connecte à la pratique de l’EPE et à l’image des enfants comme capables, confiants et curieux;​
    • pratiquer à établir des liens entre la pédagogie, les valeurs et les perspectives des EPE en ce qui concerne les environnements d’apprentissage de la petite enfance et la programmation;​
    • comprendre l’inclusion dans une perspective plus large et comment elle affecte la pédagogie et l’image de l’enfant;​
    • discuter de la complexité du changement et de la façon dont la réflexion profite à la pratique de l’AGJE et explorer les outils pour soutenir ce travail;
    • approfondir leur compréhension des éléments clés du CPAJENE et les appliquer dans leur leadership et leur collaboration avec les collègues, les familles et les communautés.

    **Il s'agit d'une session en ligne de deux soirées, vous devez assister aux deux sessions pour recevoir un certificat**

    *DATES: le jeudi 13 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30 et le jeudi 20 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30 en-ligne

    Formateurs: Tina Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

    Inscrivez-vous à cette formation en cliquant ici: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-cpaje-m2-leadership-pedagogique-capene-en-ligne-french-1628687210289?aff=oddtdtcreator

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novembre 15, 2025
  • ELCF M4: Learning Goals, Objectives, Strategies (NSCECE/Online)

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    novembre 15, 2025  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

    Building on Module 3: Connecting Early Learning Principlesand Practices, this session supports participants in becoming more familiarwith the learning goals of well-being, discovery and invention, language andcommunication, and personal and social responsibility. Through guideddiscussions and hands-on activities, participants will work with real examplesfrom the Educator’s Guide and apply strategies that align with intentional,strengths-based programming.

     

    Participants will:

    • Discuss and apply the four learning goals to daily interactions, routines, and planning in early learning and child care settings.
    • Reflect on and begin using the learning objectives and strategies that support each goal in practical, meaningful ways.
    • Make connections between principles, practices, learning goals, and objectives, and understand how they align with the role of the educator.
    • Strengthen their use of the NSELCF and Educator’s Guide as foundational tools to support professional growth and curriculum implementation.

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  • Fall Wellness Conference (NSCC - Burridge)

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    novembre 15, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    NSCC - Burridge Campus, 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2, Canada

    https://forms.office.com/r/kAteVmJb0y

    7 PL hours

    Join us for a full-day event focused on the well-being, resilience, and professional growth of early childhood educators.

    Enjoy inspiring keynote presentations, hands-on breakout activities, opportunities to connect with local vendors, and an optional closing appreciation reception to wrap up the day.

    Keynote Speakers:

    Beverlie Dietze, Author, researcher, and educational instructor & Kelly Mitchell from Resilient Life Coaching.

    Breakout Session Topics:

    • Yoga &Meditation
    • Resilience & Wellness
    • Sexual & Physical & Mental Health
    • Creating and maintaining boundaries
    • Sound Bath
    • Gift Basket Making
    • Journaling
    • Eliminating stress and burnout
    • Food & Energy
    • Creative Expression
    • Self-Facials
    • Financial Planning

    Session Date and Times:

    Saturday, November 15th , 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

    Location:

    NSCC Burridge, 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2

    Cost:

    100$ (Group Rates Available)

    Lunch and snacks provided. 

    For more information contact Melissa Dulong: Melissa.Dulong@nscc.ca or Emma Cyr: Emma.Cyr@nscc.ca

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  • MSVU Promoting Positive Behavior Using Effective Preventative and Teaching Strategies

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    novembre 15, 2025  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada

    Date:  Saturday November 15, 2025  (9am –3pm) IN PERSON  & Tuesday November 18, 2025 6-9pm ONLine Cost: $90 Total PD hours: 9 hours  Location: IN PERSON & ONLINE 

    Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson 

     Due to popular demand and recommendations from past participants, we are re-offering this two part workshop series to provide participants with a framework for better understanding the function of challenging behavior. Previous participants said, “It really helps you figure out how to prevent behaviors from happening and what techniques work” and, “It was very useful for learning how to deal with problems in the classroom in a positive way.” Participants will be asked to record information on what is currently challenging within their own classrooms & will be supported through interpreting that information to determine why the behaviour is occurring.  Facilitators will then share a variety of tools that can be used as part of a comprehensive plan for preventing the behavior and responding to the behavior when it does occur. Cultural influences, in the context of interpreting behaviour and strategies to build collaboration with all team members will be discussed. This workshop focuses on the prevention of challenging behaviors & how small changes within your routines & programming can make all the difference.

     

    Three learning outcomes:

    1) provide preventative strategies to support children with challenging behaviour

    2) teach the process to identify functions of behaviour

    3) learn how to incorporate this information into a framework to develop a complete plan to support children to use prosocial behaviours to meet their needs.

     

     

     Presenter Biographies:  Heather Bartholomew graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child & Youth Study) & in the twenty plus years since then, has been working with preschoolers.  Additionally, she has recently begun working part-time with adults with developmental delays, giving her a broader, across the lifespan perspective on supporting diverse individuals at any age.  She has worked as an Early Childhood Educator, one-to-one support staff & as a resource teacher.  For five years, she served as Resource Teacher at the Mount’s Child Study Centre, supporting children with identified special needs &, in particular, delivering programming to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Heather has worked as a Program Implementer in Halifax’s Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program for the past seventeen years.  She has developed & facilitated workshops on a variety of topics, most frequently relating to Inclusion. Heather is passionate about facilitating positive inclusion experiences & finding effective & efficient strategies to support individual & classroom-wide learning.

     

    Debbie Thompson is a graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University with the Degree in Child & Youth.  Debbie started her journey in ECE at Wee Care Developmental centre working as a Developmental teacher in an integrated setting.  It was there that she knew she wanted to focus her attention on working with children with special needs.  Debbie also developed the Resource position at Wee Care & was responsible for developing & implementing plans for children with special needs. Debbie now works at the IWK as a Program Implementer for the Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention program (EIBI) working with children with Autism.  Through her job at the IWK she continues to work closely with preschool teachers consulting & providing feedback in various programs.  Debbie also teaches regularly at Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education & Mount Saint Vincent University on various topics including challenging  behaviour & Inclusion.   

     

    Location:  IN PERSON & ONLINE

    9  PD hours

    $90

     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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  • Fall Wellness Conference Appreciation Dinner (NSCC - Burridge)

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    novembre 15, 2025  4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Gilded Courtroom, 403 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3, Canada

    https://forms.office.com/r/aa4YY0vUKm
    1 PL hour


    To close out the day of our Fall Wellness Conference event, we invite you to join us for an Appreciation Dinner & Reception. This special evening will celebrate early learning professionals and the incredible work you do every day. Much like our past Caring at Work events, this will be a time to relax, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a well-deserved evening of good food, great company, and heartfelt gratitude for all you contribute to children, families, and our community.

    Date & Time: 
    4:30-6:00
    403 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3

    Cost:
    30$ 
    Catered by the Rural Foodie

    Location:
    The Gilded Courtroom
    403 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3

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novembre 17, 2025
  • JNC - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings

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    novembre 17, 2025  6:30 pm - novembre 19, 2025  8:30 pm
    Online via Zoom

    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 & Lea Anne Joudrie

    Session Dates and Times:

    Nov. 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    Nov. 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM   

    Nov. 17 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

    Nov. 19 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    Nov. 24 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    Nov. 26 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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  • MSVU Collaborative Dialogue Series Session 4: Importance of self care for early childhood educators

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    novembre 17, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada

    Date: Monday November 17, 2025 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 Total PD hours: 2 hours Location: IN PERSON  Presenter: Kathy Black
     
    Description

    This collaborative series of workshops will provide a safe place for educators to gather in the evening for two hours to form a community of practice with open lines of communication.  A guide will be shared at the beginning of each session, outlining discussion topics and guidelines to participate in the talking circle. Participants will have the opportunity to share in each discussion, or pass. All participates are equal and will feel welcomed and a true sense of belonging.

     

    Session 4: Importance of self care for early childhood educators

    What can ECEs do to take care of themselves physically and emotionally

    What types of wellness programs are available to ECEs within their community

    Participants will have an opportunity to experience tools for self care

      Presenter Biography; 

    Kathy Black began her career as a nanny and later worked at the MSVU Child Study Centre where she was fortunate to learn from some of the best mentors in the early childhood field. Kathy continued her career as an Early Childhood Development Officer and Licensing Officer with the Nova Scotia Provincial Government.  After 30 years in the field, Kathy accepted a term position as faculty in the Early Childhood Education program at the Nova Scotia Community College.  In 2022 Kathy decided to go back to the childcare sector and work directly with the children and families.  Kathy believes that working daily with children and families is her true passion and calling in life.  Kathy began facilitating workshops to ECE’s in 2009 and continues to be inspired when meeting others who are passionate about caring for young children. Her goal is to empower other educators, parents and professionals to discover what is best for all children.

     

    Location:   IN PERSON

    2  PD hours

    $20

     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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novembre 18, 2025
  • MSVU Promoting Positive Behavior Using Effective Preventative and Teaching Strategies

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    novembre 18, 2025  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada

    Date:  Saturday November 15, 2025  (9am –3pm) IN PERSON  & Tuesday November 18, 2025 6-9pm ONLine Cost: $90 Total PD hours: 9 hours  Location: IN PERSON & ONLINE 

    Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson 

     Due to popular demand and recommendations from past participants, we are re-offering this two part workshop series to provide participants with a framework for better understanding the function of challenging behavior. Previous participants said, “It really helps you figure out how to prevent behaviors from happening and what techniques work” and, “It was very useful for learning how to deal with problems in the classroom in a positive way.” Participants will be asked to record information on what is currently challenging within their own classrooms & will be supported through interpreting that information to determine why the behaviour is occurring.  Facilitators will then share a variety of tools that can be used as part of a comprehensive plan for preventing the behavior and responding to the behavior when it does occur. Cultural influences, in the context of interpreting behaviour and strategies to build collaboration with all team members will be discussed. This workshop focuses on the prevention of challenging behaviors & how small changes within your routines & programming can make all the difference.

     

    Three learning outcomes:

    1) provide preventative strategies to support children with challenging behaviour

    2) teach the process to identify functions of behaviour

    3) learn how to incorporate this information into a framework to develop a complete plan to support children to use prosocial behaviours to meet their needs.

     

     

     Presenter Biographies:  Heather Bartholomew graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child & Youth Study) & in the twenty plus years since then, has been working with preschoolers.  Additionally, she has recently begun working part-time with adults with developmental delays, giving her a broader, across the lifespan perspective on supporting diverse individuals at any age.  She has worked as an Early Childhood Educator, one-to-one support staff & as a resource teacher.  For five years, she served as Resource Teacher at the Mount’s Child Study Centre, supporting children with identified special needs &, in particular, delivering programming to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Heather has worked as a Program Implementer in Halifax’s Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program for the past seventeen years.  She has developed & facilitated workshops on a variety of topics, most frequently relating to Inclusion. Heather is passionate about facilitating positive inclusion experiences & finding effective & efficient strategies to support individual & classroom-wide learning.

     

    Debbie Thompson is a graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University with the Degree in Child & Youth.  Debbie started her journey in ECE at Wee Care Developmental centre working as a Developmental teacher in an integrated setting.  It was there that she knew she wanted to focus her attention on working with children with special needs.  Debbie also developed the Resource position at Wee Care & was responsible for developing & implementing plans for children with special needs. Debbie now works at the IWK as a Program Implementer for the Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention program (EIBI) working with children with Autism.  Through her job at the IWK she continues to work closely with preschool teachers consulting & providing feedback in various programs.  Debbie also teaches regularly at Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education & Mount Saint Vincent University on various topics including challenging  behaviour & Inclusion.   

     

    Location:  IN PERSON & ONLINE

    9  PD hours

    $90

     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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  • Culturally Responsive Practice (NSCECE/Online)

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    novembre 18, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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.

    Session Dates and Times:

    Session 1: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 2: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 3: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 (online), 9:00AM to 1:00PM

    Session 4: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 5: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Click here to register 

     

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novembre 19, 2025
  • JNC - Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Series Part 3

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    novembre 19, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online via Zoom

    The Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Series is a 3 part professional learning workshop that provides educators with the information and professional reflection needed to implement or improve their neurodiversity affirming practice. Each session is 2 hours; 1 hour of informative content and 1 hour of Community of Practice where participants can chat, ask questions and reflect together.


    Session #1 (Sept. 24) –Implementing Sensory Diets will provide an overview of sensory processing and how it impacts the learning and behavior of neurodivergent children. We will consider tools for observation/assessment and strategies for the implementation of sensory diets (physical exercises, activities and adaptions meant to meet sensory needs) within early learning settings.

    Session #2 (Oct. 22) – Respecting Communication Styles reflects on the importance of supporting and honoring the communication skills of neurodivergent children. We will explore alternate communication styles and how to use them effectively and respectfully (ex. picture exchange, sign language, scripting/echolalia, letterboards, communication boards, AAC, etc.)

    Session #3 (Nov. 19)– Collaborating with Families gives practical, experience-driven examples for responsive and meaningful collaboration with the families of neurodivergent children.  We will discuss how to be an outstanding advocate for the child, a good liaison to community resources and professional services, and how to build a culture of acceptance and accessibility within your early learning environment.

     If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at 

    jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca

    Cost - $75.00 (this fee is for all 3 sessions - (Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 19)

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novembre 20, 2025
  • CAPENÉ - CPAJENE: Module 2: Le leadership pédagogique (en ligne)

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    novembre 20, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    CPAJENE Module 2 – Le leadership pédagogique (en ligne)

    *DATES: Jeudi 13 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30

    et

    Jeudi 20 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30

    **Il s'agit d'une session en ligne de deux soirées, vous devez assister aux deux sessions pour recevoir un certificat**

    Module 2: Leadership pédagogique

    En s’appuyant sur les concepts fondamentaux du Module 1 : L’image de l’enfant, ce module invite les participants à examiner comment le leadership pédagogique influence les environnements d’apprentissage, la prise de décision et les relations dans les programmes d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants. Ancré dans les principes du Cadre pédagogique de l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CPAJENE), ce module met en lumière l’impact des valeurs, des croyances et des pratiques réflexives sur le leadership à tous les niveaux — des personnes éducatrices aux gestionnaires.

    À travers des études de cas, des dialogues collaboratifs et des activités pratiques, les participants exploreront ce que signifie diriger avec intention, accueillir le changement et soutenir un apprentissage inclusif et fondé sur l’exploration, tant pour les enfants que pour les adultes.

    Les participants vont:

    • reconnaître la pédagogie sociale et la façon dont elle se connecte à la pratique de l’EPE et à l’image des enfants comme capables, confiants et curieux;​
    • pratiquer à établir des liens entre la pédagogie, les valeurs et les perspectives des EPE en ce qui concerne les environnements d’apprentissage de la petite enfance et la programmation;​
    • comprendre l’inclusion dans une perspective plus large et comment elle affecte la pédagogie et l’image de l’enfant;​
    • discuter de la complexité du changement et de la façon dont la réflexion profite à la pratique de l’AGJE et explorer les outils pour soutenir ce travail;
    • approfondir leur compréhension des éléments clés du CPAJENE et les appliquer dans leur leadership et leur collaboration avec les collègues, les familles et les communautés.

    **Il s'agit d'une session en ligne de deux soirées, vous devez assister aux deux sessions pour recevoir un certificat**

    *DATES: le jeudi 13 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30 et le jeudi 20 novembre de 18 h 00 à 20 h 30 en-ligne

    Formateurs: Tina Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

    Inscrivez-vous à cette formation en cliquant ici: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-cpaje-m2-leadership-pedagogique-capene-en-ligne-french-1628687210289?aff=oddtdtcreator

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  • Culturally Responsive Practice (NSCECE/Online)

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    novembre 20, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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.

    Session Dates and Times:

    Session 1: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 2: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 3: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 (online), 9:00AM to 1:00PM

    Session 4: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 5: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Click here to register 

     

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novembre 22, 2025
  • Culturally Responsive Practice (NSCECE/Online)

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    novembre 22, 2025  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    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.

    Session Dates and Times:

    Session 1: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 2: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 3: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 (online), 9:00AM to 1:00PM

    Session 4: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 5: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Click here to register 

     

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novembre 24, 2025
  • JNC - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings

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    novembre 24, 2025  6:30 pm - novembre 26, 2025  8:30 pm
    Online via Zoom

    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 & Lea Anne Joudrie

    Session Dates and Times:

    Nov. 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    Nov. 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM   

    Nov. 17 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

    Nov. 19 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    Nov. 24 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    Nov. 26 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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  • NSCC Kingstec - Culturally Responsive Practice

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    novembre 24, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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.

    Session times

    All sessions will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

    Session dates

    Monday, November 24th & Wednesday, November 26th

    Monday, December 1st & Wednesday, December 3rd

    Monday, December 8th & Wednesday, December 10th.

    Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1434247174909?aff=oddtdtcreator

    If you have any further questions, please contact nova.jones@nscc.ca

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novembre 25, 2025
  • Culturally Responsive Practice (NSCECE/Online)

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    novembre 25, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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.

    Session Dates and Times:

    Session 1: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 2: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 3: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 (online), 9:00AM to 1:00PM

    Session 4: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 5: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

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  • NSCC Cumberland-Capable, Confident & Curious Module 6

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    novembre 25, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Online

    NSELCF Module 6: Partnerships with Families and Communities

    This module supports educators in building meaningful, inclusive relationships with families and communities. Grounded in the principles of Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF), the module emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and collaboration in early learning environments.

    Participants will explore strategies for relationship-building, practice supportive communication techniques, and reflect on how to extend partnerships beyond the program into the broader community. Peer-to-peer learning is central to this module, with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and shared experience.

    Participants will:

    • Identify and apply a variety of relationship building strategies to build and sustain partnerships with families.​
    • Demonstrate respectful and reflective communication skills when engaging in values-based or challenging conversations with families.​
    • Design and implement inclusive practices that invite families and community members into the program and strengthen community connections.

    ***This is a 2 evening online session, you must attend both in order to receive a certificate***
    November 25th, 6:30pm-8:00pm & November 27th, 6:30pm-8:00pm


    Facilitators: Jane MacKenzie & Lea Anne Joudrie

    To register, click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1719530555179?aff=oddtdtcreator

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