NSCC Marconi - ECE Community of Practice
April 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you like to connect regularly with other passionate Educators?
Would you enjoy coming together professionally to create materials, discuss successes, ideas, and strategies that work?
This winter and spring the NSCC Marconi Early Childhood Development Support Centre will be offering ongoing Community of Practice building sessions in cooperation with recent ECE Advanced Practitioner graduate Mary MacAulay.
This is a six-part drop-in series. PD hours awarded.
These sessions will be happening on Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m. at NSCC Marconi (A147).
January 9, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4
Please contact Kathy Milburn or Tessa Seward for more info – Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca, Tessa.seward@nscc.ca, 902 563-2166
NSCC Marconi - Quad County Director's Community of Practice
April 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Are you a Day Care Director in the Quad Counties (Inverness, Richmond, Antigonish, and Guysborough) Do you like to connect regularly with other Directors?
Would you enjoy coming together professionally to discuss successes, ideas, and strategies that work?
This spring the NSCC Marconi Early Childhood Development Support Centre will be offering ongoing Community of Practice building sessions for directors in cooperation with local directors May MacKenzie of Island Trails and Jighisha Patel of Bayview Child Development Centre.
PD hours awarded.
Our first session will be happening at the NSCC Strait Campus
Please contact Kathy Milburn or Tessa Seward for more info – Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca, Tessa.seward@nscc.ca, 902 563-2166
CAPENÉ L'aire de jeu: Où le choc devient créatif (En personne)
April 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
La P'Tite Academie, 450 Patrice Rd, Church Point, NS B0W 1M0, Canada
Cet atelier est le deuxième d'une série de 4 ateliers spécifique à la garde scolaire!
Ce deuxièeme atelier toucehra sur 4 grands enjeux:
- L'aménagement de l’espace intérieure;
- La sélection de matériel adapté aux besoins et intérêts des enfants;
- L'organisation et l'utilisation de l’espace intérieur et extérieur pour encourager l’exploration, le jeu et la connextion avec la nature;
- La collaboration avec les partenaires communautaires et les espaces partagés.
Inscription sur Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laire-de-jeu-ou-le-chaos-devient-creatif-en-personne-tickets-861541924087
Date: le mercredi 3 avril 2024
Heure: 18 h 00 à 19 h 30
En personne à La P'tite Académie
Animatrice: Nathalie George
Notez bien: Même que cet atelier fait partie d'une série, vous n'avez pas besoin de tout les suivre. Vous recevrez un certificat pour les ateliers suivis.
Si vous avez des questions n'hésitez pas de me joindre:jacinthe@capene.ca ou 902-648-2127
NSCC Kingstec - Capture the Adventure: Incorporating photography into the program
April 4, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.
In this three-session, online workshop, you will:
1. Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)
2. Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)
3. Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)
Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April 6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)
Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants.
Facilitator: Justine MacDonald
Fee: $70
Deadline to register: March 28th, 2024
4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)
18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
2 May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
When I am not working at the ECDSC Kingstec as Sara's Administrative Assistant, a position I've held since 2006, I am a mixed media artist and photographer with a focus on travel, landscape, and abstract art. In addition to being the official photographer for Wolfville’s Broken Leg Theatre, my work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions and several online and print publications, including my book "Remembrance Road", published in 2018."
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/ecdscws
NSCC Kingstec - Capture the Adventure: Incorporating photography into the program
April 6, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.
In this three-session, online workshop, you will:
1. Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)
2. Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)
3. Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)
Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April 6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)
Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants.
Facilitator: Justine MacDonald
Fee: $70
Deadline to register: March 28th, 2024
4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)
18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
2 May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
When I am not working at the ECDSC Kingstec as Sara's Administrative Assistant, a position I've held since 2006, I am a mixed media artist and photographer with a focus on travel, landscape, and abstract art. In addition to being the official photographer for Wolfville’s Broken Leg Theatre, my work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions and several online and print publications, including my book "Remembrance Road", published in 2018."
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/ecdscws
MSVU Visual supports in Early Childhood Settings
April 6, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday April 6, 2024 (9am –4 pm), Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours
Location: IN PERSON Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson
Description: This workshop explores the value of using visuals within early childhood settings. We will consider who benefits from use of visual supports & the numerous opportunities for a wide variety of visual formats. The facilitators will focus on the many ways these tools can support learning play skills, create smoother transition times, promote posi-tive behaviour, support peer interaction & honour cultural & linguistic diversity within our classrooms & our commu-nities in general. We will discuss finding the most efficient & effective supports & other considerations such as teach-ing their meaning, age appropriateness & fading them out over time.
Three learning outcomes
Understand how visual supports can be used to support individuals & classroom-wide learning & to increase cultural representation within the classroom
Learn variety of formats for visual supports, including many alternatives to printed, laminated visuals
Learn support options for various routines throughout the day
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 di-verse 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 sev-enteen 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 sup-port 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. Deb-bie also developed the Resource position at Wee Care & was responsible for developing & implementing plans for chil-dren 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 chal-lenging behaviour & Inclusion.
Location: IN PERSON MSVU
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
NSCC Marconi - Celebration of Learning
April 10, 2024 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
NSCC - Marconi Campus, 1240 Grand Lake Rd, Grand Lake Road, NS B1P 6J7, Canada
CAPENÉ - L'aire de jeu: Où le chaos devient créatif (ZOOM)
April 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cet atelier est le deuxième d'une série de 4 ateliers spécifique à la garde scolaire!
Ce deuxième atelier touchera sur 4 grands enjeux:
- L'aménagement de l’espace intérieure;
- La sélection de matériel adapté aux besoins et intérêts des enfants;
- L'organisation et l'utilisation de l’espace intérieur et extérieur pour encourager l’exploration, le jeu et la connextion avec la nature;
- La collaboration avec les partenaires communautaires et les espaces partagés.
Inscription sur Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/861616176177?aff=oddtdtcreator
Date: le jeudi 11 avril 2024
Heure: 18 h 30 à 20 h
En ZOOM
Animatrice: Nathalie George
Notez bien: Même que cet atelier fait partie d'une série, vous n'avez pas besoin de tout les suivre. Vous recevrez un certificat pour les ateliers suivis.
Si vous avez des questions n'hésitez pas de me joindre:jacinthe@capene.ca ou 902-648-2127
MSVU Behavior IS Communication
April 13, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday April 13 (9am –12noon) & Tuesday April 16, 2024 (6-9 pm)
Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hrs
Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison
Description: Research shows children exhibit challenging behaviors as a means of having their needs met or understood. As an ECE, understanding all behaviors is communication & unique from one child to another is critical. Furthermore, we must acknowledge effective communication requires a range of communication styles, behavioral approaches, & environ-mental settings appropriate to the child's age, needs, & cognitive ability.
This workshop will provide information on effectively communicating with preschool & school-aged children who demon-strate challenging behaviors. We will review ways of building positive relationships with children, emphasizing the caregiver-educator relationship. We'll examine various communication styles related to undiagnosed mental health disorders & dis-cuss strategies that can be implemented based on need.
Objectives:
Why Children Exhibit Challenging Behaviours
Understanding How Children Communicate & Self Regulate Strategies &
Support To Understand Children's Behaviour & To Increase Positive Relationships
Presenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is currently completing a Master of Social Worker degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male child-hood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on men's' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, men's' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, systems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model.
Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children AND families when they are provided education, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredients in supporting positive futures for the children & families under their care.
Location: ONLINE
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
April 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
MSVU Behavior IS Communication
April 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday April 13 (9am –12noon) & Tuesday April 16, 2024 (6-9 pm)
Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hrs
Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison
Description: Research shows children exhibit challenging behaviors as a means of having their needs met or understood. As an ECE, understanding all behaviors is communication & unique from one child to another is critical. Furthermore, we must acknowledge effective communication requires a range of communication styles, behavioral approaches, & environ-mental settings appropriate to the child's age, needs, & cognitive ability.
This workshop will provide information on effectively communicating with preschool & school-aged children who demon-strate challenging behaviors. We will review ways of building positive relationships with children, emphasizing the caregiver-educator relationship. We'll examine various communication styles related to undiagnosed mental health disorders & dis-cuss strategies that can be implemented based on need.
Objectives:
Why Children Exhibit Challenging Behaviours
Understanding How Children Communicate & Self Regulate Strategies &
Support To Understand Children's Behaviour & To Increase Positive Relationships
Presenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is currently completing a Master of Social Worker degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male child-hood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on men's' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, men's' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, systems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model.
Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children AND families when they are provided education, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredients in supporting positive futures for the children & families under their care.
Location: ONLINE
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
NSCC Cumberland - Food Discovery in Early Childhood
April 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
Workshop Topics:
- Discovering Food with Canada’s Food Guide
- Roles in Feeding for Caregivers and Children
- Food Literacy in Children
- Accessing Free Resources from Teach Nutrition
Participants will:
- Experience an interactive session.
- Receive free resources (1 to 2 weeks following the session).
Each participating childcare centre will receive one (1) copy of the Little Chef’s Big Book of Recipes. Delivery 1-2 weeks following the session.
Provided by TeachNutrition.ca By Dairy Farmers of Canada's Registered Dietitians
Facilitated by: Jennifer Ferguson, Registered Dietitian
To register, click on the link: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
MSVU Inspiring Spaces & Environments CAR Tour
April 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Wednesday April 17 7 – 9pm * 2 PD hours and Saturday April 20 9am – 4pm 7 PD hours
Cost: $85 Total PD hours: 9PD hours
Location: IN PERSON & ONLINE
Presenter: Liz Hicks
Wednesday April 17 7 – 9pm ONLY * 2 PD hours Cost: $25
* 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 inspiring centre! You MUST come to Wednesday evening if you are going on the car tour for a total of 9 hours PD.
Description: In response to popular demand, we are offering a car tour for environments – indoors and outdoors.
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, April 17th – by zoom - we will reflect on, discuss, and look at ideas on ways in which learning environments could inspire ourselves, the children, and families. We will be referencing the NSEYCF, and look at some previous tour NS child care spaces.
Then on Saturday, April 20th 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.
The centres we will visit are:
9.15am – 10.45am: Garderie Le Petit Voilier, 1326 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS B4A 1C9 – “Nous accompagnons nos enfants vers leur plein potentiel au sein de la communauté francophone depuis plus de 25 ans. “
“We have been guiding our children to their full potential in the francophone community for over 25 years.” Serving preschoolers and pre-primary. This gives us an opportunity to see a French and Mi’kmaq approach to care and learning. http://www.petitvoilier.ca/
11.15am – 12.45pm: Allegro Child Care Centre, 5415 Victoria Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4K5 – “Where what they learn today, shapes who they become tomorrow” – serving children from 3mths – 8years. This centre has been on a journey with the NSEYCF, and recently has been inspired by and working towards the Reggio Emilia Approach. https://allegrochildcare.ca/about-allegro/
You now have a break for an hour where participants can get a lunch and drive to the next centre:
2.00pm – 3.30pm: East Preston Day Care Centre, 1799 Highway 7, East Preston, NS B2Z 1E9
‘Offering nurturing care and educational experiences, the East Preston Day Care uses emergent curriculum and innovative programming for children ages 3 months to 10 years.’ This centre has been supporting community members since 1974 and is on a journey to offer more than ‘just’ quality childcare for their community, but childcare that is innovative, and inspiring.
You will receive instructions on how to access each location the week of the workshop.
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
NSCC Kingstec - Capture the Adventure: Incorporating photography into the program
April 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.
In this three-session, online workshop, you will:
1. Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)
2. Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)
3. Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)
Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April 6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)
Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants.
Facilitator: Justine MacDonald
Fee: $70
Deadline to register: March 28th, 2024
4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)
18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
2 May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
When I am not working at the ECDSC Kingstec as Sara's Administrative Assistant, a position I've held since 2006, I am a mixed media artist and photographer with a focus on travel, landscape, and abstract art. In addition to being the official photographer for Wolfville’s Broken Leg Theatre, my work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions and several online and print publications, including my book "Remembrance Road", published in 2018."
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/ecdscws
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
April 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
MSVU Inspiring Spaces & Environments CAR Tour
April 20, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Wednesday April 17 7 – 9pm * 2 PD hours and Saturday April 20 9am – 4pm 7 PD hours
Cost: $85 Total PD hours: 9PD hours
Location: IN PERSON & ONLINE
Presenter: Liz Hicks
Wednesday April 17 7 – 9pm ONLY * 2 PD hours Cost: $25
* 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 inspiring centre! You MUST come to Wednesday evening if you are going on the car tour for a total of 9 hours PD.
Description: In response to popular demand, we are offering a car tour for environments – indoors and outdoors.
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, April 17th – by zoom - we will reflect on, discuss, and look at ideas on ways in which learning environments could inspire ourselves, the children, and families. We will be referencing the NSEYCF, and look at some previous tour NS child care spaces.
Then on Saturday, April 20th 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.
The centres we will visit are:
9.15am – 10.45am: Garderie Le Petit Voilier, 1326 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS B4A 1C9 – “Nous accompagnons nos enfants vers leur plein potentiel au sein de la communauté francophone depuis plus de 25 ans. “
“We have been guiding our children to their full potential in the francophone community for over 25 years.” Serving preschoolers and pre-primary. This gives us an opportunity to see a French and Mi’kmaq approach to care and learning. http://www.petitvoilier.ca/
11.15am – 12.45pm: Allegro Child Care Centre, 5415 Victoria Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4K5 – “Where what they learn today, shapes who they become tomorrow” – serving children from 3mths – 8years. This centre has been on a journey with the NSEYCF, and recently has been inspired by and working towards the Reggio Emilia Approach. https://allegrochildcare.ca/about-allegro/
You now have a break for an hour where participants can get a lunch and drive to the next centre:
2.00pm – 3.30pm: East Preston Day Care Centre, 1799 Highway 7, East Preston, NS B2Z 1E9
‘Offering nurturing care and educational experiences, the East Preston Day Care uses emergent curriculum and innovative programming for children ages 3 months to 10 years.’ This centre has been supporting community members since 1974 and is on a journey to offer more than ‘just’ quality childcare for their community, but childcare that is innovative, and inspiring.
You will receive instructions on how to access each location the week of the workshop.
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
April 20, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
April 23, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Jane Norman College: Neurodiversity Workshop Series (Workshop #4)
April 23, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Back in March 2023, Melissa Castonguay did a workshop for us - Understanding Neurodiversity &Implementing Supportive Accommodations for Neurodivergent Children. Thisworkshop left people wanting more, so Melissa has developed a workshop seriesto dive further into this very important topic.
Workshop #1 (Jan, 16,2024 – 6:30-8:30)
“Beyond Behaviors”
Expanding our Understanding of Behaviors in NeurodiverseChildren
Workshop #2 (Feb. 21, 2024 – 6:30-8:30)
“ResponsiveRelationships”
Building Respectful and Meaningful Relationships withNeurodivergent Children and Their Families
Workshop #3 (Mar. 19,2024 – 6:30-8:30)
“Sensory-FriendlySpaces”
Creating Flexible and Inclusive Environments for theNeurodiversity of Children in our Care
Workshop #4 (Apr. 23, 2024 – 6:30-8:30)
“Accessible WorkPlaces”
ImplementingInclusive Policies and Accommodations for Neurodivergent ECEs in Child CareSettings
$100 for all 4 workshops
Or
$30 per workshop
If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca
Jane Norman College: A Three-Part Series: Coloring Outside the Gender Lines
April 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom (6:30-8:30)
Implementing a Gender Flexible Pedagogy
Offering practical steps for adults who work with young children to build inclusive and intentional spaces where all children receive positive messages about their unique gender selves.
Exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector. These workshops increase awareness about gender identity, gender-inclusive language and what it truly means to be an ally.
This series is based on modern understandings of gender and intersectionally, as well as research on child development, and gender health.
By including the voice and lived experience of a transgender early childhood educator.
Contextualizes what it means to rethink early learning programs with a commitment to gender justice and gender equality for all children.
Part 1 (April 24)
The Gender Question
Expand our understanding of gender through history and how it manifests differently across cultures.
Part 2 (May 22)
Gender Responsive Educators
Expand our knowledge and improve practices around gender stereotyping in the early years through practical tools and framework.
Part 3 (June 12)
Creating Safe Spaces
Create gender expansive environments, implementing inclusive policies for children, families and gender diverse educators.
Cost $75.00
6:30-8:30 each evening
If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at
jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca
MSVU Leading through a Child-Centred Lens
April 25, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Thursday April 25 (6:30pm – 9pm), Saturday May 4 (9am-1pm), and Saturday May 25, 2024 (9am-1pm).
Cost: $115
Total PD hours: 10.5 hrs
Location: IN PERSON
Presenters: Shari Ridgewell & Denise Stone
Description: In this fast-paced environment of early learning & care, leaders are often challenged to adhere to & make decisions that are in the best interest of young children. This workshop series will provide program leaders (e.g. Directors, Board members, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators), the opportunity to reflect on ethical decision making which supports action, duties & obligations that respect the rights of children, families & communities.
Participants will work on identifying ethical dilemmas they experience & use tools identified in the session to problem solve from an 'ethical perspective'. They will learn how to identify 'root causes' of the issues, applying either current or new skills to create possible solutions, & practice leadership proficiencies in applying ethical decision making between workshop sessions. Participants will review their current policies, & draft, or revise, a child -centered policy(s) for use within their organization.
Keeping children in the fore front of all decision making, participants will explore how ethical practice demonstrates respect for others, enabling leaders to be courageous & to act with integrity when confronted with ethical dilemmas,
Objectives:
To understand ethics & the need for ethical leadership in early childhood programs.
To explore ethical decision making & practices across diverse cultures & social contexts.
To identify common ethical dilemmas that arise from caring for young children.
To explore how ethical leadership respects diverse opinions & supports positive outcomes for children & families.
Presenter Biographies: Shari Ridgewell, M.Ed. is an early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience in the field. She has worked with all age groups; as child care administrator; an early childhood education consultant; a trainer of early childhood students; professional development provider & as an advocate for high quality inclusive child care. She recently retired from the Nova Scotia Government after 22 years working in licensing, program consulting, & policy development. In her last 5 years of public service, she coordinated the initial implementation of the Pyramid Model in Nova Scotia & continues as a member of the Provincial Pyramid Model Leadership Team. Shari continues to support the social emotional development & well-being of all young children in her consulting work with the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Denise Stone is an early childhood professional with over 40 years of experience working in the early learning & child care sector. Some of her experiences include, early intervention, child care management, licensing, & post secondary course delivery & workshop facilitation. Prior to her retirement from the provincial government in 2021, Denise held several positions during her 20 years as a civil servant. Over the course of her career, Denise’s focus has always been to ensure the provision of high quality early learning & child care experiences for children & their families, & supporting professionalism within the sector.
Location: IN PERSON at MSVU
10.5 PD hours
$115
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
April 25, 2024 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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
MSVU Difficult Conversations for Leaders
April 27, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday April 27 (9am-3 pm) AND Monday May 6, 2024 6:30-8:30
Cost: $85
Total PD hours: 8 PD hours
Location: INPERSON & ONLINE
Presenter: Blair Hill
Description: Join Early Childhood Education Faculty & former Childcare Director Blair Hill for this custom-designed workshop: “Difficult Conversations for Leaders”.
As Directors & Leaders, you are often in the position of having to initiate sensitive conversations with staff & parents. In fact, having these discussions is a critical part of your role.
Goals of Workshop
- Understand why having difficult conversations is important to the success of your program?
- Gain tips for having difficult conversations with employees
- Gain tips for having difficult conversations with parents
Presenter Biography: Blair Hill has worked in the field of early childhood education for over 38 years & holds diplomas in Early Childhood Education & Adult Education. As a life-long learner he continues to take courses to further his education & stay current in the field. He is the Lead Faculty for the Early Childhood Education Program at NSCC, Marconi Campus. He also is a faculty & Subject Matter Expert for the NSCC Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate Program. Blair has been facilitating workshops for the ECE sector for over 25 years & is a Provincial Facilitator for Capable, Confident, & Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Years Curriculum Framework. He has also been involved with the SHEY (Sexual Health in the Early Years) committee since its beginning. Blair lives with his cat Max & enjoys travelling & spending time in the outdoors.
Location: IN PERSON AND ONLINE
8 PD hours
$85
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCC Marconi - Quad County Directors' Community of Practice
May 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NSCC - Strait Area Campus, 226 Reeves St, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2A2, Canada
MSVU Why Physical Activity Matters
May 1, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Wednesdays May 1, 8 & 15, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: All children, youth & adults benefit from participating in daily physical activity. This 3-part series will review why physical activity is important for young children, & the role of the educator or care provider to plan daily opportunities. A variety of activities & materials for young children will be discussed to promote active play through-out the day in the indoor & outdoor environments. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their active play opportunities to showcase during session 3.
Session 1: Information provided on how much physical activity is recommended for young children from birth to school age. Movement skills for each developmental stage will be reviewed, with suggestions on how to keep chil-dren physically active throughout the daily routine.
Session 2: Discussion regarding the common play patterns & how to support children during play.
Understanding the adult’s role in encouraging & guiding daily indoor & outdoor active play opportunities for the children in their care.
Session 3: Review the importance of child lead & risky play opportunities for young children.
Examples of how educators & care providers successfully provide materials, space, & time throughout the day.
Photos of physical activity ideas from the participants will be shared.
Goals: Participants will understand why physical activity is important for young children & the movement skills for each developmental stage. Participants will learn how to support children during different types of play. Participants will share & observe a variety of indoor & outdoor physical play experiences to incorporate into their early child-hood settings.
Presenter Biography; Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, and educators for over 35 years. Through-out her career in early childhood education, she has enjoyed various roles as an educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, and facilitator. Kathy currently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordina-tor. Meeting children, families, and educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.
Location: ONLINE
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
CAPENÉ - La magie de la planification; du cauchemar au conte de fées!
May 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom
Cet atelier est le troisième d'une série de 4 ateliers spécifique à la garde scolaire!
Ce troisième atelier permettra d'explorer 3 grands enjeux:
- Le processus de planification dans un programme de garde scolaire; approche émergente;
- L'élaboration d’un programme d’activités adapté aux besoins et intérêts des enfants;
- L'intégration des principes de diversité et d’inclusion.
Inscription sur Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-magie-de-la-planification-du-cauchemar-au-conte-de-fees-zoom-tickets-861631883157
Date: le jeudi 2 mai 2024
Heure: 18 h 30 à 20 h
En ZOOM
Animatrice: Nathalie George
Notez bien: Même que cet atelier fait partie d'une série, vous n'avez pas besoin de tout les suivre. Vous recevrez un certificat pour les ateliers suivis.
NSCC Kingstec - Capture the Adventure: Incorporating photography into the program
May 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.
In this three-session, online workshop, you will:
1. Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)
2. Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)
3. Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)
Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April 6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)
Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants.
Facilitator: Justine MacDonald
Fee: $70
Deadline to register: March 28th, 2024
4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)
18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
2 May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
When I am not working at the ECDSC Kingstec as Sara's Administrative Assistant, a position I've held since 2006, I am a mixed media artist and photographer with a focus on travel, landscape, and abstract art. In addition to being the official photographer for Wolfville’s Broken Leg Theatre, my work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions and several online and print publications, including my book "Remembrance Road", published in 2018."
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/ecdscws
MSVU Leading through a Child-Centred Lens
May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Thursday April 25 (6:30pm – 9pm), Saturday May 4 (9am-1pm), and Saturday May 25, 2024 (9am-1pm).
Cost: $115
Total PD hours: 10.5 hrs
Location: IN PERSON
Presenters: Shari Ridgewell & Denise Stone
Description: In this fast-paced environment of early learning & care, leaders are often challenged to adhere to & make decisions that are in the best interest of young children. This workshop series will provide program leaders (e.g. Directors, Board members, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators), the opportunity to reflect on ethical decision making which supports action, duties & obligations that respect the rights of children, families & communities.
Participants will work on identifying ethical dilemmas they experience & use tools identified in the session to problem solve from an 'ethical perspective'. They will learn how to identify 'root causes' of the issues, applying either current or new skills to create possible solutions, & practice leadership proficiencies in applying ethical decision making between workshop sessions. Participants will review their current policies, & draft, or revise, a child -centered policy(s) for use within their organization.
Keeping children in the fore front of all decision making, participants will explore how ethical practice demonstrates respect for others, enabling leaders to be courageous & to act with integrity when confronted with ethical dilemmas,
Objectives:
To understand ethics & the need for ethical leadership in early childhood programs.
To explore ethical decision making & practices across diverse cultures & social contexts.
To identify common ethical dilemmas that arise from caring for young children.
To explore how ethical leadership respects diverse opinions & supports positive outcomes for children & families.
Presenter Biographies: Shari Ridgewell, M.Ed. is an early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience in the field. She has worked with all age groups; as child care administrator; an early childhood education consultant; a trainer of early childhood students; professional development provider & as an advocate for high quality inclusive child care. She recently retired from the Nova Scotia Government after 22 years working in licensing, program consulting, & policy development. In her last 5 years of public service, she coordinated the initial implementation of the Pyramid Model in Nova Scotia & continues as a member of the Provincial Pyramid Model Leadership Team. Shari continues to support the social emotional development & well-being of all young children in her consulting work with the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Denise Stone is an early childhood professional with over 40 years of experience working in the early learning & child care sector. Some of her experiences include, early intervention, child care management, licensing, & post secondary course delivery & workshop facilitation. Prior to her retirement from the provincial government in 2021, Denise held several positions during her 20 years as a civil servant. Over the course of her career, Denise’s focus has always been to ensure the provision of high quality early learning & child care experiences for children & their families, & supporting professionalism within the sector.
Location: IN PERSON at MSVU
10.5 PD hours
$115
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCC Burridge Being Inclusive and Supportive for an Autistic Child in a Childcare Environment *Yarmouth*
May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Introduction to Autism: Develop an understanding of autism and ASD, key terminology related to autism and utilizing inclusive language, the medical and social model of disability, the diagnostic process and develop a general understanding of the characteristics of autism.
Primary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key primary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, the challenges of social interaction faced by an Autistic child. Develop a general understanding of the differences between verbal and non-speaking communications and how it applies to an Autistic child, communication barriers/difficulties faced, Augmentative and Alternative communication. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child in terms of social interaction and communication and to aid in terms of restrictive and repetitive behaviours. Develop a general understanding of restrictive and repetitive behaviours as it relates to an Autistic child.
Secondary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key secondary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, sensory sensitivities as it relates to an Autistic child, executive functioning as it relates to an Autistic child, change and how it may impact an Autistic child. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child who may have sensory sensitivities, to make spaces more inclusive, to support an Autistic child in terms of executive functioning, to help ease transitions and deal with change.
Understanding Behaviours that Challenge /Classroom Considerations: Develop an understanding of what is behaviour, the ABCs of behaviour, behaviours that challenge, Natural Developmental Behaviour Interventions, understanding of motivation. Develop strategies to support behaviours that challenge , classroom considerations , with adult supports for skill building. Develop an understanding and application of the Universal Protocols in providing support.
QuickStart NS Resources
When: Saturday & Sunday May 4th & 5th, 2024 9-4 (1hr lunch on own)
Where: Brooklyn Bright Lights Hall, 200 Brooklyn Road, Yarmouth, NS *Face to face*
Cost: $80
PD hrs: 12
Limited spaces, which cannot be held without payment.
Please make arrangements to pay by cheque, credit card or you can drop off your payment on campus.
Mailing address for cheque:
Early Childhood Development Support Centre – NSCC Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
902-742-7832
Credit card payments can be made through NSCC Student Services at 902-742-0760. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm. If you have any questions melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.ca
NSCC Burridge Being Inclusive and Supportive for an Autistic Child in a Childcare Environment *Yarmouth*
May 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Introduction to Autism: Develop an understanding of autism and ASD, key terminology related to autism and utilizing inclusive language, the medical and social model of disability, the diagnostic process and develop a general understanding of the characteristics of autism.
Primary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key primary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, the challenges of social interaction faced by an Autistic child. Develop a general understanding of the differences between verbal and non-speaking communications and how it applies to an Autistic child, communication barriers/difficulties faced, Augmentative and Alternative communication. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child in terms of social interaction and communication and to aid in terms of restrictive and repetitive behaviours. Develop a general understanding of restrictive and repetitive behaviours as it relates to an Autistic child.
Secondary Characteristics of Autism: Develop a general understanding of the key secondary characteristics of autism, recognizing that these characteristics fall widely along a spectrum, sensory sensitivities as it relates to an Autistic child, executive functioning as it relates to an Autistic child, change and how it may impact an Autistic child. Develop strategies to support an Autistic child who may have sensory sensitivities, to make spaces more inclusive, to support an Autistic child in terms of executive functioning, to help ease transitions and deal with change.
Understanding Behaviours that Challenge /Classroom Considerations: Develop an understanding of what is behaviour, the ABCs of behaviour, behaviours that challenge, Natural Developmental Behaviour Interventions, understanding of motivation. Develop strategies to support behaviours that challenge , classroom considerations , with adult supports for skill building. Develop an understanding and application of the Universal Protocols in providing support.
QuickStart NS Resources
When: Saturday & Sunday May 4th & 5th, 2024 9-4 (1hr lunch on own)
Where: Brooklyn Bright Lights Hall, 200 Brooklyn Road, Yarmouth, NS *Face to face*
Cost: $80
PD hrs: 12
Limited spaces, which cannot be held without payment.
Please make arrangements to pay by cheque, credit card or you can drop off your payment on campus.
Mailing address for cheque:
Early Childhood Development Support Centre – NSCC Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
902-742-7832
Credit card payments can be made through NSCC Student Services at 902-742-0760. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm. If you have any questions melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.ca
MSVU Difficult Conversations for Leaders
May 6, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 am
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday April 27 (9am-3 pm) AND Monday May 6, 2024 6:30-8:30
Cost: $85
Total PD hours: 8 PD hours
Location: INPERSON & ONLINE
Presenter: Blair Hill
Description: Join Early Childhood Education Faculty & former Childcare Director Blair Hill for this custom-designed workshop: “Difficult Conversations for Leaders”.
As Directors & Leaders, you are often in the position of having to initiate sensitive conversations with staff & parents. In fact, having these discussions is a critical part of your role.
Goals of Workshop
- Understand why having difficult conversations is important to the success of your program?
- Gain tips for having difficult conversations with employees
- Gain tips for having difficult conversations with parents
Presenter Biography: Blair Hill has worked in the field of early childhood education for over 38 years & holds diplomas in Early Childhood Education & Adult Education. As a life-long learner he continues to take courses to further his education & stay current in the field. He is the Lead Faculty for the Early Childhood Education Program at NSCC, Marconi Campus. He also is a faculty & Subject Matter Expert for the NSCC Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate Program. Blair has been facilitating workshops for the ECE sector for over 25 years & is a Provincial Facilitator for Capable, Confident, & Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Years Curriculum Framework. He has also been involved with the SHEY (Sexual Health in the Early Years) committee since its beginning. Blair lives with his cat Max & enjoys travelling & spending time in the outdoors.
Location: IN PERSON AND ONLINE
8 PD hours
$85
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCC Marconi - ECE Community of Practice - Menu Design
May 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you like to connect regularly with other passionate Educators?
Would you enjoy coming together professionally to create materials, discuss successes, ideas, and strategies that work?
This winter and spring the NSCC Marconi Early Childhood Development Support Centre will be offering ongoing Community of Practice building sessions in cooperation with recent ECE Advanced Practitioner graduate Mary MacAulay.
This is a six-part drop-in series. PD hours awarded.
These sessions will be happening on Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m. at NSCC Marconi (A147).
Our next session is happening on May 7 - the topic is menu planning - bring your favorite recipes!
Please contact Kathy Milburn or Tessa Seward for more info – Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca, Tessa.seward@nscc.ca, 902 563-2166
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
May 7, 2024 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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
MSVU Why Physical Activity Matters
May 8, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Wednesdays May 1, 8 & 15, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: All children, youth & adults benefit from participating in daily physical activity. This 3-part series will review why physical activity is important for young children, & the role of the educator or care provider to plan daily opportunities. A variety of activities & materials for young children will be discussed to promote active play through-out the day in the indoor & outdoor environments. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their active play opportunities to showcase during session 3.
Session 1: Information provided on how much physical activity is recommended for young children from birth to school age. Movement skills for each developmental stage will be reviewed, with suggestions on how to keep chil-dren physically active throughout the daily routine.
Session 2: Discussion regarding the common play patterns & how to support children during play.
Understanding the adult’s role in encouraging & guiding daily indoor & outdoor active play opportunities for the children in their care.
Session 3: Review the importance of child lead & risky play opportunities for young children.
Examples of how educators & care providers successfully provide materials, space, & time throughout the day.
Photos of physical activity ideas from the participants will be shared.
Goals: Participants will understand why physical activity is important for young children & the movement skills for each developmental stage. Participants will learn how to support children during different types of play. Participants will share & observe a variety of indoor & outdoor physical play experiences to incorporate into their early child-hood settings.
Presenter Biography; Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, and educators for over 35 years. Through-out her career in early childhood education, she has enjoyed various roles as an educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, and facilitator. Kathy currently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordina-tor. Meeting children, families, and educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.
Location: ONLINE
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
May 9, 2024 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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
MSVU Mental Health of Newcomer Children
May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday May 11, 2024 9 am –12 noon & Tuesday May 14, 2024, 6 -9 pm Cost: $75
Total PD hours: 6 hrs Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison
Description: Research shows Newcomers have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared with those born in Canada, yet are less likely to seek help for their mental health challenges. In 2023, Canada welcomed more than 430,000 permanent residents, with plans to hold another 505,000 by the end of 2024. Given the increased numbers seen in our communities, this presentation will elaborate on the psychological stress Newcomers face and the long-term impacts of anxiety, depression, and PTSD if support is not received. Our presentation will also discuss how ECEs must be responsi-ble for incorporating diversity into the curriculum and environment. It will also explore the importance of being cultural-ly sensitive and trauma-informed and the need to actively collaborate with families, community members, and the mental health system. Objectives:
The psychological stress newcomers face
How ECEs and their workplaces can be culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
The importance and ways ECE can help families connect with local mental health services as needed
Presenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is cur-rently completing a Master of Social Worker degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male child-hood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on mens' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, mens' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, sys-tems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model.
Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children AND families when they are provided edu-cation, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredi-ents in supporting positive futures for the children & families under their care.
Location: ONLINE
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
MSVU Mental Health of Newcomer Children
May 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday May 11, 2024 9 am –12 noon & Tuesday May 14, 2024, 6 -9 pm Cost: $75
Total PD hours: 6 hrs Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison
Description: Research shows Newcomers have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared with those born in Canada, yet are less likely to seek help for their mental health challenges. In 2023, Canada welcomed more than 430,000 permanent residents, with plans to hold another 505,000 by the end of 2024. Given the increased numbers seen in our communities, this presentation will elaborate on the psychological stress Newcomers face and the long-term impacts of anxiety, depression, and PTSD if support is not received. Our presentation will also discuss how ECEs must be responsi-ble for incorporating diversity into the curriculum and environment. It will also explore the importance of being cultural-ly sensitive and trauma-informed and the need to actively collaborate with families, community members, and the mental health system. Objectives:
The psychological stress newcomers face
How ECEs and their workplaces can be culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
The importance and ways ECE can help families connect with local mental health services as needed
Presenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is cur-rently completing a Master of Social Worker degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male child-hood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on mens' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, mens' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, sys-tems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model.
Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children AND families when they are provided edu-cation, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredi-ents in supporting positive futures for the children & families under their care.
Location: ONLINE
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
NSCC Marconi - Children and Grief with Andrea Warnick
May 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online via Zoom
During your time as anEducator, you will encounter children and families who are dealing with lossand trauma due to illness and death. Childrenoften deal with these events differently than adults. On May 14, Andrea Warnick, lead contentdeveloper for Kidsgrief.ca and Kidsgrief for Educators will assist us inbuilding a foundation of knowledge to help support families and children asthey move through these challenging experiences.
Andrea is a Registered Psychotherapist andRegistered Nurse whose passion lies in helping individuals, families andcommunities support people of all ages who are grieving an illness or death intheir lives. With years of nursing and counselling experience both in Canadaand abroad and a Masters degree in Thanatology (the study of dying and death)Andrea brings to her work a rare mixture of medical and psychosocial expertise.
For more information or to register please contact Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca or Tessa.seward@nscc.ca or call our Support Centre at 902919 9579.
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
May 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland - Beyond Behaviors
May 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
"Beyond Behaviours” is inspired by the work of Dr. Mona Delahooke and will give educators the tools they need to recognize the inherent traits of neurodiversity and characteristics of neurodivergent trauma. In rethinking our responses to child behaviour we will compare ‘top-down’ vs ‘bottom-up’ behaviours, and learn to be an ‘interpreter of behaviour’. Identifying how to provide compassionate care for sensory overwhelm (meltdowns/shutdowns) in neurodivergent children will also lead educators to a better understanding of the neurodiverse perspective.
Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay Cost: $23.00 (tax included)
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by May 1st.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
MSVU Why Physical Activity Matters
May 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Wednesdays May 1, 8 & 15, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: All children, youth & adults benefit from participating in daily physical activity. This 3-part series will review why physical activity is important for young children, & the role of the educator or care provider to plan daily opportunities. A variety of activities & materials for young children will be discussed to promote active play through-out the day in the indoor & outdoor environments. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their active play opportunities to showcase during session 3.
Session 1: Information provided on how much physical activity is recommended for young children from birth to school age. Movement skills for each developmental stage will be reviewed, with suggestions on how to keep chil-dren physically active throughout the daily routine.
Session 2: Discussion regarding the common play patterns & how to support children during play.
Understanding the adult’s role in encouraging & guiding daily indoor & outdoor active play opportunities for the children in their care.
Session 3: Review the importance of child lead & risky play opportunities for young children.
Examples of how educators & care providers successfully provide materials, space, & time throughout the day.
Photos of physical activity ideas from the participants will be shared.
Goals: Participants will understand why physical activity is important for young children & the movement skills for each developmental stage. Participants will learn how to support children during different types of play. Participants will share & observe a variety of indoor & outdoor physical play experiences to incorporate into their early child-hood settings.
Presenter Biography; Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, and educators for over 35 years. Through-out her career in early childhood education, she has enjoyed various roles as an educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, and facilitator. Kathy currently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordina-tor. Meeting children, families, and educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.
Location: ONLINE
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
NSCC Kingstec - Get Creative with your Documentation
May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
Ever wanted to use Canva, PowerPoint or Google Slides to create beautiful documentation, but don't know where to start? This workshop will walk you through simple templates/ tips and tricks to make the most of these applications to create something beautiful.
This session is free for those who completed the Capture the Adventure workshop..
Facilitator: Sara Graves
Fee: $20
Deadline to register: May 9th, 2024
Sara Graves has been an Early Childhood Educator for the past 10 years. Her current role as the Coordinator of the Early Childhood Development Support Centre at Kingstec, allows her to share her creativity and knowledge of the field with students and educators.
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/ecdscws
MSVU Children Making Sense of the World; looking at literacy and numeracy acquisition
May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Thursdays: May 16 & 23, 2024 (6:30-8:30 pm both dates) Cost: $50 Total PD hours: 4 PD hours
Location: ONLINE Presenter: Liz Hicks
Description: Literacy and numeracy skills are critical to make sense of the world around us.
Learning to read is not just about being able to read words. It is necessary for us to be able to read but more importantly to understand what we are reading. In a rich language environment child want to know what words mean, how to de-code symbols known as letters, etc. and understand the variety of signs, and loved books they see and hear daily.
The same applies to numeracy. When we talk about numeracy concepts we think about more than just number. We think about the broad areas of measurement, about spatial knowledge and the many different aspects of number.
Children see adults using math daily… and it fascinates them.
In these workshops you explore both worlds – literacy and numeracy. Sharing ideas, activities, and inspirations to use both indoors and outdoors.
Objectives: Increase your understanding of why literacy and numeracy acquisition are important; Help you achieve a deep-er knowledge of literacy and numeracy; Explain how we can be more intentional with activities which support beginning development in literacy and numeracy.
Facilitator 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
4 PD hours
$50
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Jane Norman College: A Three-Part Series: Coloring Outside the Gender Lines
May 22, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom (6:30-8:30)
Implementing a Gender Flexible Pedagogy
Offering practical steps for adults who work with young children to build inclusive and intentional spaces where all children recieve positive messages about their unique gender selves.
Exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector. These workshops increase awareness about gender identity, gender-inclusive language and what it truly means to be an ally.
This series is based on modern understandings of gender and intersectionally, as well as research on child development, and gender health.
By including the voice and lived experience of a transgender early childhood educator.
Contextualizes what it means to rethink early learning programs with a commitment to gender justice and gender equality for all children.
Part 1 (April 24)
The Gender Question
Expand our understanding of gender through history and how it manifests differently across cultures.
Part 2 (May 22)
Gender Responsive Eduators
Expand our knowledge and improve practices around gender stereotyping in the early years through practical tools and framework.
Part 3 (June 12)
Creating Safe Spaces
Create gender expansive environments, implementing inclusive policies for children, families and gender diverse educators.
Cost $75.00
6:30-8:30 each evening
If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at
jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca
MSVU Children Making Sense of the World; looking at literacy and numeracy acquisition
May 23, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Thursdays: May 16 & 23, 2024 (6:30-8:30 pm both dates) Cost: $50 Total PD hours: 4 PD hours
Location: ONLINE Presenter: Liz Hicks
Description: Literacy and numeracy skills are critical to make sense of the world around us.
Learning to read is not just about being able to read words. It is necessary for us to be able to read but more importantly to understand what we are reading. In a rich language environment child want to know what words mean, how to de-code symbols known as letters, etc. and understand the variety of signs, and loved books they see and hear daily.
The same applies to numeracy. When we talk about numeracy concepts we think about more than just number. We think about the broad areas of measurement, about spatial knowledge and the many different aspects of number.
Children see adults using math daily… and it fascinates them.
In these workshops you explore both worlds – literacy and numeracy. Sharing ideas, activities, and inspirations to use both indoors and outdoors.
Objectives: Increase your understanding of why literacy and numeracy acquisition are important; Help you achieve a deep-er knowledge of literacy and numeracy; Explain how we can be more intentional with activities which support beginning development in literacy and numeracy.
Facilitator 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
4 PD hours
$50
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
CAPENÉ Dompter les dragons: Faire face aux mini-monstres avec style!
May 23, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom
Cet atelier est le dernier d'une série de 4 ateliers spécifique à la garde scolaire!
Ce quatrième et dernier atelier permettra d'explorer 3 grands enjeux:
- L'identification des défis courants de comportements dans la garde scolaire;
- Les stratégies et outils pour gérer efficacement les comportements difficiles;
- Le développement des compétences sociales et émotionnelles chez les enfants.
Inscription sur Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/861646908097?aff=oddtdtcreator
Date: le jeudi 23 mai 2024
Heure: 18 h 30 à 20 h
En ZOOM
Animatrice: Nathalie George
Notez bien: Même que cet atelier fait partie d'une série, vous n'avez pas besoin de tout les suivre. Vous recevrez un certificat pour les ateliers suivis.
MSVU Building Resilience Through Trauma Informed Practices in Early Childhood Settings
May 25, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday May 25, 2024 9am-4 pm Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 7 PD hours
Location: IN PERSON Presenter: Kathy Black
Description: Description: As carers it is often challenging to identify or understand young children who have experienced trauma. Us-ing a trauma informed lens will influence how we respond & meet the needs of the children in our care. During this work-shop we will discuss possible signs & causes of childhood trauma, effective strategies to calm stress
behaviours, & how to build resiliency in young children. The workshop will include a lecture, group discussions & hands on experiences.
Goals:
Participants will understand possible signs & causes of childhood trauma.
Participants will learn effective strategies to help children experiencing challenging behaviors due to stress.
Participants will discuss daily practices to help build resiliency in young children.
Presenter Biography: Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, & educators for over 35 years. Throughout her career in early childhood education, she has enjoyed various roles as an educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, & facilitator. Kathy currently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordinator. 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
MSVU Leading through a Child-Centred Lens
May 25, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Thursday April 25 (6:30pm – 9pm), Saturday May 4 (9am-1pm), and Saturday May 25, 2024 (9am-1pm).
Cost: $115
Total PD hours: 10.5 hrs
Location: IN PERSON
Presenters: Shari Ridgewell & Denise Stone
Description: In this fast-paced environment of early learning & care, leaders are often challenged to adhere to & make decisions that are in the best interest of young children. This workshop series will provide program leaders (e.g. Directors, Board members, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators), the opportunity to reflect on ethical decision making which supports action, duties & obligations that respect the rights of children, families & communities.
Participants will work on identifying ethical dilemmas they experience & use tools identified in the session to problem solve from an 'ethical perspective'. They will learn how to identify 'root causes' of the issues, applying either current or new skills to create possible solutions, & practice leadership proficiencies in applying ethical decision making between workshop sessions. Participants will review their current policies, & draft, or revise, a child -centered policy(s) for use within their organization.
Keeping children in the fore front of all decision making, participants will explore how ethical practice demonstrates respect for others, enabling leaders to be courageous & to act with integrity when confronted with ethical dilemmas,
Objectives:
To understand ethics & the need for ethical leadership in early childhood programs.
To explore ethical decision making & practices across diverse cultures & social contexts.
To identify common ethical dilemmas that arise from caring for young children.
To explore how ethical leadership respects diverse opinions & supports positive outcomes for children & families.
Presenter Biographies: Shari Ridgewell, M.Ed. is an early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience in the field. She has worked with all age groups; as child care administrator; an early childhood education consultant; a trainer of early childhood students; professional development provider & as an advocate for high quality inclusive child care. She recently retired from the Nova Scotia Government after 22 years working in licensing, program consulting, & policy development. In her last 5 years of public service, she coordinated the initial implementation of the Pyramid Model in Nova Scotia & continues as a member of the Provincial Pyramid Model Leadership Team. Shari continues to support the social emotional development & well-being of all young children in her consulting work with the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Denise Stone is an early childhood professional with over 40 years of experience working in the early learning & child care sector. Some of her experiences include, early intervention, child care management, licensing, & post secondary course delivery & workshop facilitation. Prior to her retirement from the provincial government in 2021, Denise held several positions during her 20 years as a civil servant. Over the course of her career, Denise’s focus has always been to ensure the provision of high quality early learning & child care experiences for children & their families, & supporting professionalism within the sector.
Location: IN PERSON at MSVU
10.5 PD hours
$115
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCC Marconi - Mini Retreat and Recharge Workshop with Nancy Chiasson
May 25, 2024 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Join local artist, yoga, and meditation teacher Nancy Chiasson for a morning custom-designed to recharge your educator energy! Nancy has developed a workshop that will lead participants through some gentle yoga, beginner meditation, and a print-making experience.
This in-person workshop starts at 9 and runs to 1:30, a healthy snack will be provided, please bring your own yoga mat. 4.5 PD hours.
For more information or to register, please contact Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca or Tessa.seward@nsecc.ca The workshop will be happening in-person at NSCC Marconi campus in the CBRM.
NSCC Kingstec -Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
May 27, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman
Session Dates and Times:
May 27 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
May 29 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 10 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 12 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-719148732217
NSCC Kingstec - Food Discovery in Early Childhood
May 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
Food Discovery in Early Childhood is a 2-hour workshop presented by Registered Dietitian Jennifer Ferguson that promises to be engaging and educational. This session was designed for early childhood educators and directors working in settings attended by three to five-year olds.
Learn about the important role educators play in food discovery for young children.
Topics covered include:
- Roles in feeding (educator and the child).
- Food literacy in children.
Educators will see how the free resources available from Teach Nutrition can be used in their centres to build food literacy with children. And we will see food literacy in action as we prepare and enjoy a simple recipe designed with children in mind.
Attendees will receive resources that can be used for food and nutrition activities and learn how to easily access all the free resources available from Teach Nutrition.
Each childcare facility that participates will be provided with one (1) copy of The Little Chef’s Big Book of Recipes. This educational cookbook includes 10 recipes with colourful photographs that demonstrate children performing each step of the recipe.
Facilitator: Jennifer Ferguson
Fee: $15
Deadline to register: May 21st, 2024
Sara Graves has been an Early Childhood Educator for the past 10 years. Her current role as the Coordinator of the Early Childhood Development Support Centre at Kingstec, allows her to share her creativity and knowledge of the field with students and educators.
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/ecdscws
NSCC Kingstec -Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
May 29, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman
Session Dates and Times:
May 27 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
May 29 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 10 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 12 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-719148732217
NSCC Marconi - Culturally Responsive Practice
June 1, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 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.
Facilitators: Adam Braye and Lisa MacIntyre
Session Dates and Times: Saturday, June 1 - 9 a.m. -4 p.m., and Saturday, June 15 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
MSVU Gender Inclusivity in Early Childhood Education
June 1, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6, Canada
Date: Saturday June 1, 2024 9 am –1 pm
Cost: $50
Total PD hours: 4 hrs
Location: IN PERSON
Presenter: Sebastian Gaskarth
Description: This workshop includes two sessions aimed at imparting knowledge on gender & its role in early child-hood education. Participants will receive tools & strategies to create gender-inclusive environments & support children & their families.
Session 1: Introduction to Gender. The first part one of this workshop will explore the historical significance of gender in early childhood education within the Canadian context. The presentation will encompass a wide range of topics, including gender roles, trajectory & constructs, social reproduction & reification, pronoun usage, & the rights of gender-diverse children.
Session 2: Gender & Inclusivity in Practice. In the second part of the workshop, attendees will receive practical stra-egies for fostering a gender-inclusive practice & environment. Additionally, the session will provide helpful tools for facilitating gender-diverse conversations with children & their families. Finally, the workshop will end with a question-& -answer period.
Objectives:
- To gain knowledge of gender & its role in early childhood education
- To develop tools & strategies for gender inclusivity & supporting families
- To apply knowledge to specific practice & discussion
Presenter Biography: Sebastian Gaskarth (they/them) is a queer and non-binary social worker, parent, and a graduate student in the Child and Youth Study Department at Mount Saint Vincent University. Sebastian’s diverse work history includes experience as a child and youth care worker, keyworker, community educator, young adult facilitator, coach, student mental health peer supporter, and Pride Centre Coordinator. They serve as an intensive case manager, assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, and as a relief worker for Phoenix Youth Programs. Beyond their professional work, Sebastian's human rights complaint against a gender-affirming care policy in Nova Scotia resulted in a significant legal precedent and policy change for gender-affirming care for non-binary individuals. Their experiences have influ-enced their research interests, focusing on critical gender study, gender inclusivity, and gender-affirming care for children and youth.
Location: IN PERSON
4 PD hours
$50
Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops
NSCC Kingstec -Compassionate Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Early Childhood Education Support
June 1, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This workshop will explore the impacts of childhood trauma on early childhood development and education. We will examine the ways in which trauma affects the neurological processes in the body and can shape a child’s overall growth, well-being and development. You will gain strategies to nurture the child’s social and emotional development with understanding and supportive approaches.
This session includes:
- Some straightforward science brought to you in a simple way
- Insight into the ground-breaking polyvagal theory
- How to interpret and understand signs and cues that indicate a child’s emotional state
- Identifying the body’s different defense strategies in response to a threat
- What is trauma informed teaching
- How do trauma behaviours present during play
- Playful individual and group activities to support the child
- Hands-on moments and live interactive chats
- Video analysis
- The effects of secondary trauma on ECEs
This workshop will be facilitated online. Requirements:
- Internet
- PC (Desktop or laptop)
- Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)
- Headset (you can borrow one from us)
It is the participants’ responsibility to make sure their equipment, including headphones, will work with the session. As per our policy, refunds will not be issued less than one week before the workshop.
Facilitator: Nancy Ceulemans & Heather Cukierski
Fee: $50
Deadline to register: May 24th, 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/ecdscws
NSCC Marconi - Learning about Our Global Village: China
June 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NSCC - Marconi Campus, 1240 Grand Lake Rd, Grand Lake Road, NS B1P 6J7, Canada
More information coming soon!
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 3, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Monday, June 3 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 5 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 10(online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 19 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850787306737?aff=oddtdtcreator
NSCC Kingstec -Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 3, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman
Session Dates and Times:
May 27 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
May 29 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 10 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 12 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-719148732217
NSCC Marconi - ECE Community of Practice
June 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you like to connect regularly with other passionate Educators?
Would you enjoy coming together professionally to create materials, discuss successes, ideas, and strategies that work?
This winter and spring the NSCC Marconi Early Childhood Development Support Centre will be offering ongoing Community of Practice building sessions in cooperation with recent ECE Advanced Practitioner graduate Mary MacAulay.
This is a six-part drop-in series. PD hours awarded.
These sessions will be happening on Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m. at NSCC Marconi (A147).
January 9, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4
Please contact Kathy Milburn or Tessa Seward for more info – Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca, Tessa.seward@nscc.ca, 902 563-2166
This is a six-part drop-in series. PD hours awarded.
These sessions will be happening on Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m. at NSCC Marconi (A147).
January 9, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4
Please contact Kathy Milburn or Tessa Seward for more info – Kathy.milburn@nscc.ca, Tessa.seward@nscc.ca, 902 563-2166
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 5, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Monday, June 3 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 5 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 10(online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 19 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850787306737?aff=oddtdtcreator
NSCC Kingstec -Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 5, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman
Session Dates and Times:
May 27 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
May 29 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 10 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 12 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-719148732217
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Monday, June 3 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 5 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 10(online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 19 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850787306737?aff=oddtdtcreator
NSCC Kingstec -Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman
Session Dates and Times:
May 27 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
May 29 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 10 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 12 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-719148732217
NSCC Marconi: Learning About Our Global Village: India
June 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NSCC - Marconi Campus, 1240 Grand Lake Rd, Grand Lake Road, NS B1P 6J7, Canada
More information coming soon!
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
June 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland - Magical Thinking in the Early Childhood Setting
June 12, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
Is magical thinking part of your early childhood practice? How might educators incorporate fantasy, dramatic play, music, movement, art and more in outdoor settings?
In this workshop, playful examples will be shared about how magical thinking enriches the curriculum and provides children and educators with many possibilities for deeper reflection, discovery, play and learning.
Facilitator: Dr. Beverlie Dietze Cost: $23.00
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by May 29th.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
Jane Norman College - A Three-Part Series: Coloring Outside the Gender Lines
June 12, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom (6:30-8:30)
Implementing a Gender Flexible Pedagogy
Offering practical steps for adults who work with young children to build inclusive and intentional spaces where all children recieve positive messages about their unique gender selves.
Exploring and deconstructing the gender binary in the early years sector. These workshops increase awareness about gender identity, gender-inclusive language and what it truly means to be an ally.
This series is based on modern understandings of gender and intersectionally, as well as research on child development, and gender health.
By including the voice and lived experience of a transgender early childhood educator.
Contextualizes what it means to rethink early learning programs with a commitment to gender justice and gender equality for all children.
Part 1 (April 24)
The Gender Question
Expand our understanding of gender through history and how it manifests differently across cultures.
Part 2 (May 22)
Gender Responsive Eduators
Expand our knowledge and improve practices around gender stereotyping in the early years through practical tools and framework.
Part 3 (June 12)
Creating Safe Spaces
Create gender expansive environments, implementing inclusive policies for children, families and gender diverse educators.
Cost $75.00
6:30-8:30 each evening
If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at
jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca
NSCC Kingstec -Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 12, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman
Session Dates and Times:
May 27 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
May 29 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 3 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 5 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 10 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
June 12 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-719148732217
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
June 13, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Marconi - Culturally Responsive Practice
June 15, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 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.
Facilitators: Adam Braye and Lisa MacIntyre
Session Dates and Times: Saturday, June 1 - 9 a.m. -4 p.m., and Saturday, June 15 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
June 15, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Monday, June 3 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 5 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 10(online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 19 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850787306737?aff=oddtdtcreator
NSCC Cumberland - Responsive Relationships
June 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
“Responsive Relationships” reflects on the importance of building secure, nurturing relationships with neurodiverse children and their families. Educators who intentionally prioritize children’s needs and capabilities will create strong connections and a culture of acceptance in their learning environments. We will explore co-regulation, facilitating positive relationships with neurotypical peers, and how to build capacity for emotional regulation in kids and educators. Identifying neurodiversity affirming rules and expectations, while highlighting existing ableism, means more inclusive and accessible spaces for all!
Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay
Cost: $23.00 (tax included)
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by June 4th.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
June 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 19, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Monday, June 3 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 5 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 10(online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 19 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850787306737?aff=oddtdtcreator
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
June 20, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
S ession Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
June 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Monday, June 3 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 5 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 10(online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 17 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 19 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, June 24 (online) 6:30pm-8:30pm
To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/850787306737?aff=oddtdtcreator
NSCC Marconi - Professional Learning Book Club
September 10, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
September 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, September 24th 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland - Sensory-Friendly Spaces
September 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
“Sensory-Friendly Spaces” is driven by a comprehensive and practical approach that will help educators assess and understand the sensory profiles of neurodivergent children, including how best to support sensory processing needs within adaptive multi-sensory environments in early learning settings. Ideas for sensory diet tools and activities will be shared, alongside discussion about how best to ensure that the space inspires joyous inclusion and adheres to appropriate policies, safety practices, and applications in daily use.
Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay Cost: $23.00 (tax included)
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by September 4th.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
September 19, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, September 24th 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
September 21, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, September 24th 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland - Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum
September 21, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NSCC Truro-Room MC 111 in Harvey Hall
In this workshop participants will gain understanding in the unique aspects of children on the spectrum within their care. You will come away with easy-to-use strategies that will give you a sense of empowerment to support these young learners with regulation, engagement, attention, problems solving and language development. Together we will learn about and explore inspiring and effective play ideas to use joyfully in your early childhood setting.
Early Childhood Educators will:
understand and decode perplexing behaviours
gain ideas to support regulation for joyfully being and learning
learn about the wide array of possible stressors and challenges (sensory-motor, internal body, language capacities)
see abilities instead of inefficiencies
adopt strength-based teaching strategies
learn to connect, engage, and communicate
balance ECE needs in relation to the child’s needs
find the child’s “window of tolerance” for inclusion in group activities
learn to play "differently"
explore strategies and accommodations for transitioning, potty training, sleep
engage in video analysis
participate in discussions and interactive hands-on moments
have a Q & A period
***Everyone who attends will be entered to win a door prize, including a copy of the book: From Awareness to Action, Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Support Children with Autism.***
Get ready for an engaging and dynamic seminar where we will learn interactively
and have fun together!
Facilitators: Nancy Ceulemans & Heather Cukierski Cost: $115.00
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form by August 30th.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
September 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, September 24th 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
September 26, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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.
F acilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, September 24th 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Kingstec - Children Achieving Joyful Well Being
October 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
236 Belcher St, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6, Canada
We 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?
Learning Objectives:
- examine and discuss the NSELCF definitions and goals for well-being that relate to social and emotional well-being
- examine, and discuss how the physical environment - indoors and out can be joyful, and meet well-being needs of everyone
- explore the concept of a 'yes' environment and it's relation to well-being
- explore other factors in the early learning environment that support and nurture well being ,e.g. risk taking, documentation, how children 'see' themselves in the program, with a culturally responsive focus
Facilitator: Liz Hicks
Fee: $50
Deadline to register:
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/ecdscws
NSCC Cumberland - Engaging Program Activities and Experiences for Infants & Toddlers
October 7, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
Incorporating 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
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
October 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
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
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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
NSCC Cumberland - Accessible Work Places
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
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
October 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
October 19, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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:
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
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
October 22, 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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
October 22, 2024 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.
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
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
October 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
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
NSCC Cumberland-Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings
October 24, 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
NSCC Cumberland - Mental Health for Early Childhood Educators
November 5, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
This workshop explores the importance of taking care of your mental health as an educator and the implications if we don’t take care of ourselves. It explores stress and burnout within the field. It also discusses the specific challenges and barriers that ECE’s face that affect mental health.
Facilitator: Drew Harms, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and early childhood educator (ECE)
Cost: $23.00
Preregistration required, submit ECDSC registration form by October 22nd.
To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
November 12, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
November 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
November 16, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
November 19, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
November 21, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
December 3, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday,December 7th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
December 5, 2024 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.
Facilitators:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday,December 7th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
December 7, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday,December 7th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
December 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday,December 7th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care Settings (Online)
December 12, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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:
Session Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 3: Saturday,December 7th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 4: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 5: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm
NSCC Cumberland - Crafting Connections: Language & Literacy Essentials for Early Childhood Educators
January 9, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
Embark on a transformative journey into new ideas and techniques that support children’s language and literacy development in early learning programs. Through a blend of theory and hands-on activities, participants will explore innovative approaches that can be used to create language-rich environments, such as incorporating new storytelling techniques into their practice and in exploring ways to leverage interactive language and literacy experiences that can be triggered from children’s spaces and places.
During this workshop we will also talk about children learning dual languages. Generally, we want children to engage in new language through play such as with puppets. We also want the families of children who are learning English to help us learn some of the phrases from the children’s native tongue.
Facilitator: Dr. Beverlie Dietze Cost: $23.00
Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form along with payment by Dec. 16th.
All registration will take place using our online registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w