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In this 2 evening online session, Educators and Leaders will explore Reflective Practice and How it Applies to Daily Practices with Children


In Module 6, participants will explore how reflective practice connects to the curriculum framework, how to use the Reflective Planning Cycle as a useful tool in our daily lives with children, as well as how to include families in this cycle.

Educators and Leaders will:

Work through the Reflective Planning Cycle in order to understand its practicality as a tool for reflection in our everyday lives with children

Reach an understanding of the difference that Reflective Practice can make in the quality of our programmes.

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

February 27th 6:30-8:30 & March 1st 6:30-8:30

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-cumberland-capable-confident-curious-module-6-tickets-461908931047

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/483817500167

Date: Tuesday Feb 14, 21 & 28  2023  from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
This three part online session is a requirement for licensed child care centres that are in receipt of the DEECD Infant Quality Care Grant

In this 2 evening online session, Educators and Leaders will explore Reflective Practice and How it Applies to Daily Practices with Children


In Module 6, participants will explore how reflective practice connects to the curriculum framework, how to use the Reflective Planning Cycle as a useful tool in our daily lives with children, as well as how to include families in this cycle.

Educators and Leaders will:

Work through the Reflective Planning Cycle in order to understand its practicality as a tool for reflection in our everyday lives with children

Reach an understanding of the difference that Reflective Practice can make in the quality of our programmes.

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

February 27th 6:30-8:30 & March 1st 6:30-8:30

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-cumberland-capable-confident-curious-module-6-tickets-461908931047

We are not musicians …. So how can we offer children music experiences?

Many adults working with children love music, but do not
necessarily believe that they have the skills to support
children in the exploration of music.
This workshop will explore ways in which music can become
alive with children during their outdoor play experiences.

Presenter: Dr. Beverlie Dietze. Beverlie is passionate about topics
related to early childhood education. She is an author, presenter, and
publisher of Play Outdoors Magazine.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 6:30-8:30pm ** NOTE DATE CHANGE*
Online with Teams
Cost: $35
Register here

For more information: Melissa Vail melissa.vail@nscc.ca or
Ann Muise ann.muise@nscc.ca

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.

Facilitators: B de Guzman and Liz Hicks

B obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Miriam College, in the Philippines in 2003. For eight years he worked as a Social Worker in various sectors. In February 2012, B immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education in 2016 and promptly began his career as an Early Childhood Educator at Point Pleasant Child Care Centre. B also became a Canadian Citizen in 2016, and published a chapter in the textbook titled Inquiry-Based Early Learning Environments: Creating, Supporting and Collaborating by Susan Stacey, where he began to be recognized for his work in raw documentation. In 2017, B transitioned as transmale and began his journey to physical transition. His valuable experience paved the way to his advocacy work around Gender Inclusion, hence started co-presenting workshops on Gender Inclusion with Sexual Health Expert – Emily Martinello. Currently, he continues his advocacy work in Inclusion and Diversity, at the same time exploring avenues to continue pursuing Social Work, while he continues to work with children and families.

Liz Hicks, elementary teacher from England, ECE diploma, 39 years in early childhood, in various capacities, and at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing professional development in a variety of topics, and consultations and program coordination, plus delivering modules for the NS Early Learning Framework. I believe children are capable, curious and have an innate need to connect with people and the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.  

*All sessions are from 6:30-8:30*

Thursday February 9

Thursday February 16

Thursday February 23

Thursday March 2

Thursday March 9

Thursday March 16

Link to register:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-510623959007 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/483817500167

Date: Thursday March 2, 9 & 16  2023  from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
This three part online session is a requirement for licensed child care centres that are in receipt of the DEECD Infant Quality Care Grant

'Nature breeds curiosity’ - Ben Palmer-Fry. We will explore ECE pedagogy and practice in outdoor landscapes.

Share our experience, passions, fears and concerns; and in doing so, increase confidence with promoting outdoor invitations. Discuss the opportunities and obstacles that arise with everchanging seasonal outdoor environments. We will adventure outside and experience 'hands-on' how to flexibly enhance child curiosities

Facilitator: Nova Jones

Fee: $40.00

Deadline to register: February 17, 2023

Snow Date: March 25th   

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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

Registration opens December 5, 2022

To Register: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

NSCECE - Capable, Confident & Curious

Module 8 - Relationships with Families and Community

Saturday,March 11 - 9:00am-12:00am

Children come to us from diverse families and communities, and we want them to feel welcomed, comfortable, and understood. How can we welcome and collaborate with all families so that everyone is included in our settings? What does it mean to develop authentic relationships? Do parents have a place in decision-making within our settings? How do we build relationships and collaborations with our cities and towns and how does this benefit all of us?

In this module, we will hear from educators who have developed, through varied approaches, strong and respectful relationships with families and communities.

Participants will:

• Examine the idea of ‘relationship building’ and what this looks like in practice
• Share ‘what has worked’ in terms of authentic collaborations
• Understand the journey of building relationships over time, and the benefits of taking the time to do this: The development of trust, understanding of each others’ viewpoints, collaboration in terms of programme development.
• Consider the ‘Image of the Parent’ and its impact.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at circulation@nscece.ca. 

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

To register for this module, please visit: https://bit.ly/3gNMIri

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: Moashella Shortte & Trina Fraser

Session Dates and Times:

March 4 - 9 AM - 4 PM

March 5 - 9 AM - 4 PM 

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-kingstec-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-504715707267

Communities of Practice can offer their members incredible learning opportunities on subjects that the group is interested in.  They are more though than a group coming together to “talk”.  This workshop will outline six strategic steps in setting up a community of practice and outline success strategies for facilitating  discussions for learning and action.

Cost: $23.00 (tax included)

See the attached flyer.

To register, fill out the online registration form: https://form.jotform.com/62624288764264

Watch Sue Stacey's seminar on developing literacy and join other ECEs to discuss practical applications for your preschool room.
 

Facilitated by Sue Stacey, hosted by Olha Khaperska (EYCDC).

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you watched the Natural and Practical Approaches to Literacy Seminar. It is available on our on-demand PD platform with a 30-day free trial period.

We will structure our online discussion around the learning outcomes of the seminar:

• Set up a writing area that encourages playful experimentation with print
• Use language experience charts to record children’s ideas and thoughts
• Use the framework strategies to support children as they become naturally curious about print
• Recognize the many ways in which children use written and oral language during play

To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/411757366367

  
Melissa Castonguay will help us to further understand the often misunderstood term of neurodiversity.
In this comprehensive workshop Melissa will; 
-Define neurodiversity 
-Compare the pathology model to the neurodiversity model 
-Explain how to respond to sensory meltdowns
-Explore some neurodiversity affirming practices 
-Teach us how to "reframe" our observations 
-Share how to talk with children about neurodiversity 
-Identify how we can provide supportive learning environments 
-Discuss sensory regulation strategies and activities that meet the sensory needs of neurodivergent children 

If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at 
jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca

Cost - $30.00

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.

Facilitators: B de Guzman and Liz Hicks

B obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Miriam College, in the Philippines in 2003. For eight years he worked as a Social Worker in various sectors. In February 2012, B immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education in 2016 and promptly began his career as an Early Childhood Educator at Point Pleasant Child Care Centre. B also became a Canadian Citizen in 2016, and published a chapter in the textbook titled Inquiry-Based Early Learning Environments: Creating, Supporting and Collaborating by Susan Stacey, where he began to be recognized for his work in raw documentation. In 2017, B transitioned as transmale and began his journey to physical transition. His valuable experience paved the way to his advocacy work around Gender Inclusion, hence started co-presenting workshops on Gender Inclusion with Sexual Health Expert – Emily Martinello. Currently, he continues his advocacy work in Inclusion and Diversity, at the same time exploring avenues to continue pursuing Social Work, while he continues to work with children and families.

Liz Hicks, elementary teacher from England, ECE diploma, 39 years in early childhood, in various capacities, and at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing professional development in a variety of topics, and consultations and program coordination, plus delivering modules for the NS Early Learning Framework. I believe children are capable, curious and have an innate need to connect with people and the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.  

*All sessions are from 6:30-8:30*

Thursday February 9

Thursday February 16

Thursday February 23

Thursday March 2

Thursday March 9

Thursday March 16

Link to register:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-510623959007 

Date: Thursday March 2, 9 & 16  2023  from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
This three part online session is a requirement for licensed child care centres that are in receipt of the DEECD Infant Quality Care Grant

NSCECE - Capable, Confident & Curious

Module 8 - Relationships with Families and Community

Saturday,March 11 - 9:00am-12:00am

Children come to us from diverse families and communities, and we want them to feel welcomed, comfortable, and understood. How can we welcome and collaborate with all families so that everyone is included in our settings? What does it mean to develop authentic relationships? Do parents have a place in decision-making within our settings? How do we build relationships and collaborations with our cities and towns and how does this benefit all of us?

In this module, we will hear from educators who have developed, through varied approaches, strong and respectful relationships with families and communities.

Participants will:

• Examine the idea of ‘relationship building’ and what this looks like in practice
• Share ‘what has worked’ in terms of authentic collaborations
• Understand the journey of building relationships over time, and the benefits of taking the time to do this: The development of trust, understanding of each others’ viewpoints, collaboration in terms of programme development.
• Consider the ‘Image of the Parent’ and its impact.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at circulation@nscece.ca. 

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

To register for this module, please visit: https://bit.ly/3gNMIri

In this 2 evening online session, Educators and Leaders will explore Pedagogical Documentation

Module 7: Pedagogical Documentation; the What, Why, and How

Documentation makes children’s learning, ideas, thinking and strategies visible, and serves to communicate to others – parents, colleagues, the community – not only what is happening in our setting, but how, and why the documented play or event is important. It is a crucial part of reflective practice and ongoing professional learning for educators, and also a way to revisit past events with children.

In this module, through examples, discussion, and hands-on work, participants will:

• Be introduced to the many forms of documentation, and which type to use in which situation

• Understand the difference between display, documentation, and pedagogical documentation

• Discover tools that will assist in developing documentation as a regular part of their day

• Understand the multiple ways in which documentation can be used: Communication, Reflection, Planning-next-steps, Revisiting with Children

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

March 13th-6:30pm-8:30pm & March 15th-6:30pm-8:30pm

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-cumberland-capable-confident-curious-module-7-tickets-464539810077

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/483828222237

In this 2 evening online session, Educators and Leaders will explore Pedagogical Documentation

Module 7: Pedagogical Documentation; the What, Why, and How

Documentation makes children’s learning, ideas, thinking and strategies visible, and serves to communicate to others – parents, colleagues, the community – not only what is happening in our setting, but how, and why the documented play or event is important. It is a crucial part of reflective practice and ongoing professional learning for educators, and also a way to revisit past events with children.

In this module, through examples, discussion, and hands-on work, participants will:

• Be introduced to the many forms of documentation, and which type to use in which situation

• Understand the difference between display, documentation, and pedagogical documentation

• Discover tools that will assist in developing documentation as a regular part of their day

• Understand the multiple ways in which documentation can be used: Communication, Reflection, Planning-next-steps, Revisiting with Children

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

March 13th-6:30pm-8:30pm & March 15th-6:30pm-8:30pm

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-cumberland-capable-confident-curious-module-7-tickets-464539810077

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/483828222237

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.

Facilitators: B de Guzman and Liz Hicks

B obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Miriam College, in the Philippines in 2003. For eight years he worked as a Social Worker in various sectors. In February 2012, B immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education in 2016 and promptly began his career as an Early Childhood Educator at Point Pleasant Child Care Centre. B also became a Canadian Citizen in 2016, and published a chapter in the textbook titled Inquiry-Based Early Learning Environments: Creating, Supporting and Collaborating by Susan Stacey, where he began to be recognized for his work in raw documentation. In 2017, B transitioned as transmale and began his journey to physical transition. His valuable experience paved the way to his advocacy work around Gender Inclusion, hence started co-presenting workshops on Gender Inclusion with Sexual Health Expert – Emily Martinello. Currently, he continues his advocacy work in Inclusion and Diversity, at the same time exploring avenues to continue pursuing Social Work, while he continues to work with children and families.

Liz Hicks, elementary teacher from England, ECE diploma, 39 years in early childhood, in various capacities, and at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing professional development in a variety of topics, and consultations and program coordination, plus delivering modules for the NS Early Learning Framework. I believe children are capable, curious and have an innate need to connect with people and the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.  

*All sessions are from 6:30-8:30*

Thursday February 9

Thursday February 16

Thursday February 23

Thursday March 2

Thursday March 9

Thursday March 16

Link to register:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-culturally-responsive-practice-tickets-510623959007 

Date: Thursday March 2, 9 & 16  2023  from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
This three part online session is a requirement for licensed child care centres that are in receipt of the DEECD Infant Quality Care Grant

We will discuss nutrition in the early years. The importance of open communication with families and food, how to adapt your menu to suet all kinds of dietary needs. We will touch on anaphylaxis and the different types of food restrictions and how to manage them all.

There will be discussion around involving children in food prep and where food is acceptable to use in a childcare setting.

We will prepare a healthy snack and have the chance to share ideas, and recipes.

Facilitator: Christine Corporon

Fee: $50.00

Deadline to register: March 8, 2023

Snow Date: March 29th   

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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

Registration opens December 5, 2022

To Register: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

This workshop will delve into several areas of development. You will feel empowered in understanding where the child is in the different developmental steps, and will learn how to support the child accordingly through play. This session will incorporate evidence-based support strategies, video analysis and lots of hands-on moments.

Facilitator: Nancy Ceulemans & Heather Cukierski

Fee: $80.00

Deadline to register: March 10, 2023

Snow Date: March 29th   

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

Module 6: Reflective Practice and How it Applies to Daily Practices with Children.

In Module 6, participants will explore how reflective practice connects to the curriculum framework, how to use the Reflective Planning Cycle as a useful tool in our daily lives with children, as well as how to include families in this cycle.

Educators and Leaders will:

• Work through the Reflective Planning Cycle in order to understand its practicality as a tool for reflection in our everyday lives with children
• Reach an understanding of the difference that Reflective Practice can make in the quality of our programmes.

Additionally, leaders will learn how to develop and support this type of practice within their settings through modeling and scaffolding.

This module is being hosted by NSCC Kingstec Campus/ Early Childhood Development Support Centre and is a 2 evening Online Session 

**March 28 6:30-8:30 & March 30 6:30-8:30**

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca for more details.

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/456987220077

Module 6: Reflective Practice and How it Applies to Daily Practices with Children.

In Module 6, participants will explore how reflective practice connects to the curriculum framework, how to use the Reflective Planning Cycle as a useful tool in our daily lives with children, as well as how to include families in this cycle.

Educators and Leaders will:

• Work through the Reflective Planning Cycle in order to understand its practicality as a tool for reflection in our everyday lives with children
• Reach an understanding of the difference that Reflective Practice can make in the quality of our programmes.

Additionally, leaders will learn how to develop and support this type of practice within their settings through modeling and scaffolding.

This module is being hosted by NSCC Kingstec Campus/ Early Childhood Development Support Centre and is a 2 evening Online Session 

**March 28 6:30-8:30 & March 30 6:30-8:30**

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca for more details.

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/456987220077

Date: Saturday April 1 (9am –12noon),Tuesday April 4 (6:30-9 pm) and Tuesday April 11 (6:30-9 pm) Cost: $100
Total PD hours: 8 hours Location: Online Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson 

Description: This workshop series will provide ECEs with the tools to identify the functions of behaviour. Partici-pants will consider the importance of motivation in preventing challenging behaviour & in encouraging positive alterna-tives. Heather & Debbie will provide a plethora of examples of motivating activities & adaptations that can be incorpo-rated into participants’ programs. Opportunity will also be provided between sessions for applying principles & skills & follow-up feedback & support will be provided so that participants are fully supported through the process of applying strategies.
The objectives of this workshop series are to:
1)provide preventative strategies to support children with challenging behaviour
2)teach the process to identify functions of behaviour
3)learn how to incorporate this information into a framework to develop a complete plan to support children to use prosocial behaviours to meet their needs.

Presenter Biographies: Heather Bartholomew graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child & Youth Study) & in the twenty plus years since then, has been working with preschoolers. Additionally, she has recently begun working part-time with adults with developmental delays, giving her a broader, across the lifespan perspective on supporting 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 seventeen years. She has developed & facilitated workshops on a variety of topics, most frequently relating to Inclusion. Heather is passionate about facilitating positive inclusion experiences & finding effective & efficient strategies to 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. Debbie also developed the Resource position at Wee Care & was responsible for developing & implementing plans for children with special needs. Debbie now works at the IWK as a Program Implementer for the Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention program (EIBI) working with children with Autism. Through her job at the IWK she continues to work closely with preschool teachers consulting & providing feedback in various programs. Debbie also teaches regularly at Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education & Mount Saint Vincent University on various topics including challenging behaviour & Inclusion.

Date: Saturday April 1 (9am –12noon),Tuesday April 4 (6:30-9 pm) and Tuesday April 11 (6:30-9 pm) Cost: $100
Total PD hours: 8 hours Location: Online Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson 

Description: This workshop series will provide ECEs with the tools to identify the functions of behaviour. Partici-pants will consider the importance of motivation in preventing challenging behaviour & in encouraging positive alterna-tives. Heather & Debbie will provide a plethora of examples of motivating activities & adaptations that can be incorpo-rated into participants’ programs. Opportunity will also be provided between sessions for applying principles & skills & follow-up feedback & support will be provided so that participants are fully supported through the process of applying strategies.
The objectives of this workshop series are to:
1)provide preventative strategies to support children with challenging behaviour
2)teach the process to identify functions of behaviour
3)learn how to incorporate this information into a framework to develop a complete plan to support children to use prosocial behaviours to meet their needs.

Presenter Biographies: Heather Bartholomew graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child & Youth Study) & in the twenty plus years since then, has been working with preschoolers. Additionally, she has recently begun working part-time with adults with developmental delays, giving her a broader, across the lifespan perspective on supporting 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 seventeen years. She has developed & facilitated workshops on a variety of topics, most frequently relating to Inclusion. Heather is passionate about facilitating positive inclusion experiences & finding effective & efficient strategies to 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. Debbie also developed the Resource position at Wee Care & was responsible for developing & implementing plans for children with special needs. Debbie now works at the IWK as a Program Implementer for the Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention program (EIBI) working with children with Autism. Through her job at the IWK she continues to work closely with preschool teachers consulting & providing feedback in various programs. Debbie also teaches regularly at Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education & Mount Saint Vincent University on various topics including challenging behaviour & Inclusion.

THIS IS ALSO A REPEAT SESSION DUE TO POPLAR DEMAND
Melissa Castonguay will help us to further understand the often misunderstood term of neurodiversity.
In this comprehensive workshop Melissa will; 
-Define neurodiversity 
-Compare the pathology model to the neurodiversity model 
-Explain how to respond to sensory meltdowns
-Explore some neurodiversity affirming practices 
-Teach us how to "reframe" our observations 
-Share how to talk with children about neurodiversity 
-Identify how we can provide supportive learning environments 
-Discuss sensory regulation strategies and activities that meet the sensory needs of neurodivergent children 

If interested contact Jane MacKenzie at 
jane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca

Cost - $30.00

Watch Carrie Melsom's seminar on building relationships and creating a flow of each day that supports children's wellbeing.

Facilitated by Carrie Melsom, hosted by Olha Khaperska (EYCDC).

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you watched the Relationships, Wellbeing & Flow - Reflective Seminar. It is available on our on-demand PD platform with a 30-day free trial period.

We will structure our online discussion around the learning outcomes of the seminar:

• Identify environmental factors that can increase stress and distress in childcare classrooms.
• Use the 4 C’s Framework to increase attachment and resilience.
• Discuss 6 key practices that support increased wellbeing in childcare programs.
• Analyze their classroom schedule and implement strategies to reduce transitions and increase opportunities for longer blocks of child-initiated play.
• Set next steps for improving classroom wellbeing for children and educators.

 To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/412116450397

Date: Wednesday April 5 & Wednesday April 12, 2023 (7pm-8:30 pm both evenings)
Cost: $40 Total PD hours: 3 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Taylor Hansen
Description: “Use your words”
Young children’s screams are often misunderstood, dismissed, quieted, or disciplined. In this workshop we will explore our own feelings about children’s screams & how these feelings impact how we respond to screams in the early years. We will discuss the different ways screams are used by children, why they are important for educators to listen closely to, & how we can better respond to them. Educators will learn to see screams as overflowing with meaning & requiring more thoughtful engagement.
Objectives::
Clearer understanding of adult perceptions of children’s screaming & the impacts, with a specific focus on understand-ing how you react to screaming & the impacts of your reactions
Increased knowledge of the diverse & complex ways children use screaming
Equipped with new perspectives & information to support getting curious about screaming & disrupt automatic & generalized responses

Presenter Biography; Taylor Hansen has worked with young people in a variety of capacities & contexts for over 18 years. She has always prioritized being open to new experiences in the service of young people in order to broaden her perspective & improve her practice. She previously worked as an ECE at the MSVU Child Study Centre & ran an early learning program that focused on creative projects inspired by time with nature. She currently is a Research Coordinator at the IWK & teaches in the Department of Child & Youth Study at MSVU. At its core her personal practice is about building relationships & she believes that it is in the context of relationships that we are able to understand one another & meet the needs of young people.

This session will walk you through the neuroscience behind the development of the visual system. It will explain the developmental steps of vision and how it relates to different age groups ECEs work with. In addition to theory about the visual system, participants will experience hands-on moments, and will learn a variety of activities that they can do with infants, toddlers and preschoolers to playfully support maturation of the teamwork of the eyes. The workshop will also include how irregularities in the visual system are often the cause of labels that kids will receive later in life such as ADHD, dyslexia, as well as sports avoidance, dysregulation, awkward social interactions and more. 

Facilitator: Nancy Ceulemans & Heather Cukierski

Fee: $50.00

Deadline to register: March 31, 2023

This workshop will be facilitated online via Microsoft Teams

Requirements:

• Internet
• PC (Desktop or laptop)
• Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)
• Headset
• Registered participants will receive detailed instructions and be invited to a practice session to test your technology prior to the first session.

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 two weeks before the workshop.    

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday April 18  6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday April 20 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday April 29 9:00am-1:00pm
inperson - Best Western Glengarry 150 Willow St. Truro NS

Tuesday May 9 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday May 11 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559518213037

• Do you want to learn basic sign language?

During this workshop you will learn basic sign language. Heidi will share her experiences and skills to help you communicate with the deaf community. Learn how to be inclusive and supportive.

Facilitator: Heidi Atwood, was born deaf and attended APSEA school in Amherst for 1.5 years. Heidi gained some hearing at age 5/6 and was able to hear with support of hearing aids and various assistive technology through the years.  

Please complete this registration form by April 11th for the April 19-May 10, 2023 from 6:30-8pm on Wednesdays (4 sessions) at NSCC Burridge, 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS.

Please note: This session is face to face on site at NSCC Burridge Campus weekly on Wednesdays starting April 19-May 10.

Limited spaces available, once you receive a confirmation email from Melissa or Ann, please make sure payment is sent promptly as spaces cannot be held without payment confirmation. 
Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Therefore, to get a refund, please contact us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend. 

Cost: $60 per participant

Please make arrangements to pay by cheque or credit card. 
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, or on site. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.

For more information: Melissa Vail melissa.vail@nscc.ca or
Ann Muise ann.muise@nscc.ca

Register here

Date: Wednesday April 5 & Wednesday April 12, 2023 (7pm-8:30 pm both evenings)
Cost: $40 Total PD hours: 3 hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Taylor Hansen
Description: “Use your words”
Young children’s screams are often misunderstood, dismissed, quieted, or disciplined. In this workshop we will explore our own feelings about children’s screams & how these feelings impact how we respond to screams in the early years. We will discuss the different ways screams are used by children, why they are important for educators to listen closely to, & how we can better respond to them. Educators will learn to see screams as overflowing with meaning & requiring more thoughtful engagement.
Objectives::
Clearer understanding of adult perceptions of children’s screaming & the impacts, with a specific focus on understand-ing how you react to screaming & the impacts of your reactions
Increased knowledge of the diverse & complex ways children use screaming
Equipped with new perspectives & information to support getting curious about screaming & disrupt automatic & generalized responses

Presenter Biography; Taylor Hansen has worked with young people in a variety of capacities & contexts for over 18 years. She has always prioritized being open to new experiences in the service of young people in order to broaden her perspective & improve her practice. She previously worked as an ECE at the MSVU Child Study Centre & ran an early learning program that focused on creative projects inspired by time with nature. She currently is a Research Coordinator at the IWK & teaches in the Department of Child & Youth Study at MSVU. At its core her personal practice is about building relationships & she believes that it is in the context of relationships that we are able to understand one another & meet the needs of young people.

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday April 18  6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday April 20 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday April 29 9:00am-1:00pm
inperson - Best Western Glengarry 150 Willow St. Truro NS

Tuesday May 9 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday May 11 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559518213037

Knowing and feeling your Image of the child will shape your program. What are you preparing children for?

What is the change that you want to see within your programs and within yourself? Social and emotional development has been a very important focus! During this workshop you will have opportunity to explore your professional philosophy and ways to empower the children in your care.

Facilitator: Paula Milbradt 

Fee: $40.00

Deadline to register: April 7th,  2023   

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

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:

To Be Determined

Session Dates and Times:

This is a hybrid delivery with modules 1 & 3 online and module 2 in person.

Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 27 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

Saturday, May 6 (In person-NSCC Pictou, 39 Acadia Ave., Stellarton) 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 18 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/566404620467

• Do you want to learn basic sign language?

During this workshop you will learn basic sign language. Heidi will share her experiences and skills to help you communicate with the deaf community. Learn how to be inclusive and supportive.

Facilitator: Heidi Atwood, was born deaf and attended APSEA school in Amherst for 1.5 years. Heidi gained some hearing at age 5/6 and was able to hear with support of hearing aids and various assistive technology through the years.  

Please complete this registration form by April 11th for the April 19-May 10, 2023 from 6:30-8pm on Wednesdays (4 sessions) at NSCC Burridge, 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS.

Please note: This session is face to face on site at NSCC Burridge Campus weekly on Wednesdays starting April 19-May 10.

Limited spaces available, once you receive a confirmation email from Melissa or Ann, please make sure payment is sent promptly as spaces cannot be held without payment confirmation. 
Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Therefore, to get a refund, please contact us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend. 

Cost: $60 per participant

Please make arrangements to pay by cheque or credit card. 
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, or on site. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.

For more information: Melissa Vail melissa.vail@nscc.ca or
Ann Muise ann.muise@nscc.ca

Register here

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:

To Be Determined

Session Dates and Times:

This is a hybrid delivery with modules 1 & 3 online and module 2 in person.

Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 27 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

Saturday, May 6 (In person-NSCC Pictou, 39 Acadia Ave., Stellarton) 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 18 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/566404620467

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday April 18  6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday April 20 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday April 29 9:00am-1:00pm
inperson - Best Western Glengarry 150 Willow St. Truro NS

Tuesday May 9 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday May 11 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559518213037

Explore the importance of nurturing a connection to all living things in our environment through the wonder of gardening with children. Hands on experiences and lots of program ideas to take back with you to whatever setting you work in. Dress for a mess.

Facilitator: Theresa MacLeod

Fee: $40.00

Deadline to register:  April 14th, 2023 

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

• Do you want to learn basic sign language?

During this workshop you will learn basic sign language. Heidi will share her experiences and skills to help you communicate with the deaf community. Learn how to be inclusive and supportive.

Facilitator: Heidi Atwood, was born deaf and attended APSEA school in Amherst for 1.5 years. Heidi gained some hearing at age 5/6 and was able to hear with support of hearing aids and various assistive technology through the years.  

Please complete this registration form by April 11th for the April 19-May 10, 2023 from 6:30-8pm on Wednesdays (4 sessions) at NSCC Burridge, 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS.

Please note: This session is face to face on site at NSCC Burridge Campus weekly on Wednesdays starting April 19-May 10.

Limited spaces available, once you receive a confirmation email from Melissa or Ann, please make sure payment is sent promptly as spaces cannot be held without payment confirmation. 
Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Therefore, to get a refund, please contact us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend. 

Cost: $60 per participant

Please make arrangements to pay by cheque or credit card. 
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, or on site. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.

For more information: Melissa Vail melissa.vail@nscc.ca or
Ann Muise ann.muise@nscc.ca

Register here

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:

To Be Determined

Session Dates and Times:

This is a hybrid delivery with modules 1 & 3 online and module 2 in person.

Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 27 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

Saturday, May 6 (In person-NSCC Pictou, 39 Acadia Ave., Stellarton) 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 18 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/566404620467

LE FRANÇAIS AU COEUR DE MON TRAVAIL D'ÉDUCATEUR.

Le 6 mai 2023 de 9h à 12h

Cette atelier permet de comprendre les fondements de la construction identitaire et comment se développe l'identité francophone tout au long de la vie. Il permet également de comprendre le pouvoir d'action que nous avons auprès des enfants et des familles.

LE JEU LIBRE ET ACTIF À L'EXTÉRIEUR ET DANS LA NATURE

Le 6 mai 2023 de 13h à 16h

Cette atelier permet de comprendre l'importance de laisser les enfants jouer dehors et en contact direct avec la nature, ainsi que de sensibiliser les éducatrices sur le droit des enfants à jouer à l'extérieur et sur une certaine prise de risques.

Pour toutes questions ou inscription, communiquez avec Nathalie George: nathalieg@capene.ca

Inscription sur Eventbrite - 50$ Dîner inclus

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billets-formation-pour-les-educateurs-region-sud-ouest-476537786347

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday April 18  6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday April 20 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday April 29 9:00am-1:00pm
inperson - Best Western Glengarry 150 Willow St. Truro NS

Tuesday May 9 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday May 11 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559518213037

Watch Compassion Fatigue; Self Regulation  & Self Compassion seminar to learn about strategies of recognizing and taking care of your needs.
 

Facilitated by Amy Sullivan, hosted by Olha Khaperska (EYCDC).

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you watched the Compassion Fatigue; Self Regulation & Self Compassion seminars. It is available on our on-demand PD platform with a 30-day free trial period.

We will structure our online discussion around the learning outcomes of the seminar:

• Understand the causes of compassion fatigue (the emotional residue of caring for others)
• Recognize the physical and emotional symptoms of compassion fatigue
• Understand and apply strategies to manage it
• Recognize the body’s physical and emotional response to different situations
• Explore potential triggers to dysregulation
• Build self awareness and reflection in a challenging situation
• Manage the body’s reaction
• Respond to the situation, rather then react to the triggers
• Understand ways in which we maintain balance and mental wellness
• Recognize the preventative nature of self-care
• Explore a variety of ways we practice self-care
• Distinguish what self care is and what it isn’t
• Reflect on personal needs and values

 To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/412144724967

• Do you want to learn basic sign language?

During this workshop you will learn basic sign language. Heidi will share her experiences and skills to help you communicate with the deaf community. Learn how to be inclusive and supportive.

Facilitator: Heidi Atwood, was born deaf and attended APSEA school in Amherst for 1.5 years. Heidi gained some hearing at age 5/6 and was able to hear with support of hearing aids and various assistive technology through the years.  

Please complete this registration form by April 11th for the April 19-May 10, 2023 from 6:30-8pm on Wednesdays (4 sessions) at NSCC Burridge, 372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS.

Please note: This session is face to face on site at NSCC Burridge Campus weekly on Wednesdays starting April 19-May 10.

Limited spaces available, once you receive a confirmation email from Melissa or Ann, please make sure payment is sent promptly as spaces cannot be held without payment confirmation. 
Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Therefore, to get a refund, please contact us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend. 

Cost: $60 per participant

Please make arrangements to pay by cheque or credit card. 
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, or on site. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.

For more information: Melissa Vail melissa.vail@nscc.ca or
Ann Muise ann.muise@nscc.ca

Register here

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday April 18  6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday April 20 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday April 29 9:00am-1:00pm
inperson - Best Western Glengarry 150 Willow St. Truro NS

Tuesday May 9 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday May 11 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559518213037

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:

To Be Determined

Session Dates and Times:

This is a hybrid delivery with modules 1 & 3 online and module 2 in person.

Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 27 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

Saturday, May 6 (In person-NSCC Pictou, 39 Acadia Ave., Stellarton) 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 18 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/566404620467

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:

To Be Determined

Session Dates and Times:

This is a hybrid delivery with modules 1 & 3 online and module 2 in person.

Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 27 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

Saturday, May 6 (In person-NSCC Pictou, 39 Acadia Ave., Stellarton) 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 18 (Online) 6:30pm-8:30pm both evenings

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/566404620467

In this workshop, we will first offer participants an in-depth introduction to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, gender expansiveness beyond the gender binary, and gender dysphoria, euphoria, and transition. Following this, we will offer participants a framework and tangible, actionable items to create a space that is safe, inclusive, and affirming for the 2SLGBTQIA+ people that access your services.

Facilitator: Brody Weaver

Fee: $30.00

Deadline to register: May 12, 2023

This workshop will be facilitated online via Microsoft Teams

Requirements:

• Internet
• PC (Desktop or laptop)
• Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)
• Headset
• Registered participants will receive detailed instructions and be invited to a practice session to test your technology prior to the first session.

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 two weeks before the workshop.    

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

Teacher Talk Training A: Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings

This training will show you how to use everyday conversations, play and daily routines to promote the communication and social development of all children, including those with language delays and those who are second language learners.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify children’s conversational styles and the role teachers play in interactions
• Implement six steps to following the child’s lead: Observe, Wait and Listen, Be Face to Face, Imitate, Interpret, Comment, and Join in and Play
• Help children become better conversation partners by using appropriate questions, comments and turn-taking cues
• Use five important steps to ensure that no child is left out of the interaction during group activities

Facilitator: Karen LeSage

Fee: $90.00

Deadline to register: May 18, 2023

This workshop will be facilitated online via Microsoft Teams

Requirements:

• Internet
• PC (Desktop or laptop)
• Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)
• Headset
• Registered participants will receive detailed instructions and be invited to a practice session to test your technology prior to the first session.

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 two weeks before the workshop.    

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

Watch Children’s Sexual Development to explore respectful approaches to  anatomy, privacy, and consent; safety strategies & duty to report.

Facilitated by Emily Martinello, hosted by Olha Khaperska (EYCDC).

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you watched the Children’s Sexual Development seminar. It is available on our on-demand PD platform with a 30-day free trial period.

We will structure our online discussion around the learning outcomes of the seminar:

• Identify strategies to promote healthy sexuality in the early years
• Learn strategies to reduce children’s risk of experiencing sexualized violence
• Build confidence in addressing children’s healthy sexuality

 To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/412180160957

Teacher Talk Training A: Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings

This training will show you how to use everyday conversations, play and daily routines to promote the communication and social development of all children, including those with language delays and those who are second language learners.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify children’s conversational styles and the role teachers play in interactions
• Implement six steps to following the child’s lead: Observe, Wait and Listen, Be Face to Face, Imitate, Interpret, Comment, and Join in and Play
• Help children become better conversation partners by using appropriate questions, comments and turn-taking cues
• Use five important steps to ensure that no child is left out of the interaction during group activities

Facilitator: Karen LeSage

Fee: $90.00

Deadline to register: May 18, 2023

This workshop will be facilitated online via Microsoft Teams

Requirements:

• Internet
• PC (Desktop or laptop)
• Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)
• Headset
• Registered participants will receive detailed instructions and be invited to a practice session to test your technology prior to the first session.

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 two weeks before the workshop.    

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday June 6 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday June 8 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday June 17 9:00am-1:00pm
in person - Innon Prince Truro - 437 Prince St. Truro NS

Tuesday June 27 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday June 29 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559528945137

Teacher Talk Training A: Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings

This training will show you how to use everyday conversations, play and daily routines to promote the communication and social development of all children, including those with language delays and those who are second language learners.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify children’s conversational styles and the role teachers play in interactions
• Implement six steps to following the child’s lead: Observe, Wait and Listen, Be Face to Face, Imitate, Interpret, Comment, and Join in and Play
• Help children become better conversation partners by using appropriate questions, comments and turn-taking cues
• Use five important steps to ensure that no child is left out of the interaction during group activities

Facilitator: Karen LeSage

Fee: $90.00

Deadline to register: May 18, 2023

This workshop will be facilitated online via Microsoft Teams

Requirements:

• Internet
• PC (Desktop or laptop)
• Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)
• Headset
• Registered participants will receive detailed instructions and be invited to a practice session to test your technology prior to the first session.

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 two weeks before the workshop.    

Payment options: 

• Credit card or VISA Debit payment over the phone. (Staff from Kingstec Student Services will contact you.) 
• Prepayment via eBill payment through your electronic banking. Student ID# required. Contact us to confirm your NSCC student ID. 
• Cheque mailed to -- Student Accounts – NSCC, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 0A6  
• Not permitted: cash or walk-in payments. 

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: http://bit.ly/kingstecreg

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday June 6 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday June 8 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday June 17 9:00am-1:00pm
in person - Innon Prince Truro - 437 Prince St. Truro NS

Tuesday June 27 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday June 29 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559528945137

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday June 6 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday June 8 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday June 17 9:00am-1:00pm
in person - Inn on Prince Truro - 437 Prince St. Truro NS

Tuesday June 27 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday June 29 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559528945137

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday June 6 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday June 8 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday June 17 9:00am-1:00pm
in person - Innon Prince Truro - 437 Prince St. Truro NS

Tuesday June 27 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday June 29 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559528945137

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: TBA

Session Dates and Times:
Tuesday June 6 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Thursday June 8 6:30pm-8:30pm online

Saturday June 17 9:00am-1:00pm
in person - Innon Prince Truro - 437 Prince St. Truro NS

Tuesday June 27 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

Thursday June 29 6:30pm-8:30pm online 

To register, click on the link: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559528945137