Workshops

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: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, September 6 (online)       6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 13 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 20 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday,  October 4 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 18 (online)         6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/680083286417

Reconnection: Building a foundation of authentic relationships
Dr. Jody Carrington has inspired many to consider the capacity for reconnection as the foundation of every healthy, authentic relationship. We are not born with the ability to repair ruptures; we must learn to do this as we build strong cultures. These relationships are the foundation of a successful company, team, or community. Dr. Jody is one of North America’s top psychologists, bringing a unique and often hilarious take on what it means to master the art of reconnection.

Trauma: Reconnecting the disconnections
Celebrated clinical psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington reminds us that it’s never about what’s wrong with you; it’s about what has happened to you – and more importantly, how you make sense of it all. As a former Civilian Member with the RMCP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and a clinical psychologist working with children and families managing significant trauma, Dr. Jody combines research and experience to highlight the importance of understanding trauma from a systems-level as the key to healthy, productive employees. Her ability to explain the effects of trauma and the often-isolating costs of enduring difficult things, will leave audiences inspired and with a clear direction forward on how to rebuild organizations and families.

Reignite: Building Resilience in the Age of Burnout
As we step back into the unfamiliar world post-pandemic, many organizations are understandably witnessing what burnout looks like. Emotional exhaustion, a lack of compassion, and an experience of futility have become common experiences for many teams. Dr. Jody has begun walking hundreds of organizations through the process of reconnection to combat burnout and build mental resilience. She has created specific strategies to shift culture, bringing hilarity and truth while reigniting purpose and productivity with this game-changing talk.

Facilitator: Dr. Jody Carrington            Cost: $57.50

Preregistration required-submit the ECDSC registration form by August 18th.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

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: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, September 6 (online)       6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 13 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 20 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday,  October 4 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 18 (online)         6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/680083286417

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661203506487?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

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: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, September 6 (online)       6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 13 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 20 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday,  October 4 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 18 (online)         6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/680083286417

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661203506487?aff=oddtdtcreator

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661203506487?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

“Understanding Neurodiversity & Implementing Supportive Accommodations for Neurodivergent Children” is a comprehensive professional development workshop that will help educators understand the sensory needs of neurodivergent children and how best to support them with adaptive accommodations in early learning settings. This workshop challenges educators to elevate their neurodiversity affirming practice and shift their perspective when reflecting on the image of the (disabled) child, true inclusion, and accessibility.

 In this session we will:
 Define neurodiversity and the 3 core tenets of the neurodiversity paradigm.
 Compare the pathology model to the neurodiversity model of disability.
 Understand how to respond to sensory meltdowns with compassion and co-regulation.
 Identify how we can provide supportive and accessible learning environments.
 Learn how to "reframe" our mindset and observations of children.
 Share how to talk with children and families about neurodiversity.
 Experience (and reflect on) the neurodivergent perspective.
 Discuss the sensory system, dysregulation, and stimming.
 Explore sensory profiles and how to use sensory diets/activities.

Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay            Cost: $23.00 (tax included)

Preregistration required-submit the ECDSC registration form along with payment by September 12, 2023.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661203506487?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

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: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, September 6 (online)       6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 13 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 20 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday,  October 4 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 18 (online)         6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/680083286417

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661203506487?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Découvrez comment valoriser la culture Mi'kmaq auprès des jeunes enfants de manière authentique et respectueuse.

Vous souhaitez enrichir votre compréhension de la culture Mi'kmaq et apprendre comment la transmettre de manière authentique et respectueuse aux jeunes enfants ?

Joignez-vous à nous pour une journée immersive en compagnie de Tina Primeau, une éducatrice passionnée. Découvrez comment elle met en pratique et partage sa culture Mi'kmaq avec les enfants dans sa salle de classe. Cette formation unique combine des informations, des expériences pratiques et une participation active à des activités pour vous armer des outils nécessaires pour enrichir votre programme d'éducation à la petite enfance.

Ce que vous apprendrez :

• Histoire et Traditions Mi'kmaq : Plongez dans l'histoire fascinante de la nation Mi'kmaq, explorez leurs traditions, leur langue et leur art.
• Livres Culturels : Découvrez une sélection de livres pour enfants qui présentent la culture Mi'kmaq de manière engageante et éducative.
• Activités Pratiques : Participez à des activités pratiques que vous pourrez facilement intégrer dans votre enseignement pour sensibiliser les enfants à la culture Mi'kmaq.
• Respect de la Culture : Apprenez les meilleures pratiques pour respecter et honorer la culture Mi'kmaq tout en l'incorporant dans votre programme éducatif.

Date : Samedi 30 septembre 2023 de 9h à 16h
Lieu : Dans sa salle de classe au Centre Le Tournesol, Bedford, Nouvelle-Écosse

Durée de la Formation : 6 heures

Rejoignez-nous pour cette journée d'exploration et d'apprentissage. Venez découvrir comment valoriser la culture Mi'kmaq de manière authentique, engageante, et respectueuse pour éveiller la curiosité et l'appréciation culturelle chez les jeunes esprits.

Soyez prêt à inspirer et à guider la prochaine génération vers une meilleure compréhension et une plus grande appréciation de la culture Mi'kmaq. Rejoignez-nous dans cette passionnante aventure éducative !

Inscription sur Eventbrite: (Frais d'inscription * par participant 50,00$, dîner inclus)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billets-comment-valorsier-la-culture-mikmaq-aupres-des-jeunes-enfants-717174136147?aff=oddtdtcreator


Si vous habitez en dehors de HRM et que cette formation vous intéresse, veuillez s'il vous plaît communiquer directement avec Jacinthe Adams jacinthe@capene.ca ou Nathalie George nathalieg@capene.ca.

Have you ever wondered about how a fence can become a place of curiosity, play and discovery?  This workshop is designed to inspire and empower participants to view the fence with a fresh perspective of opportunities for children’s play and learning. 

Workshop Highlights:

1. Expand Perceptions: Challenge conventional notions of what a fence is used for by encouraging participants to change the view of the "fence" as a symbol of limitations that can be transcended to unlock new possibilities.
2. Cultivate Creativity: Explore creative ways in which the fence can enrich children’s outdoor play.
3. Foster Collaboration: Facilitate collaborative that supports early learning professionals in sharing insights and innovative ideas for using the fence in new ways. 

Facilitator: 
Dr. Beverlie Dietze is an early childhood education consultant with a focus on staff development and program quality. Her more than 25 years’ experience as an educator, researcher, presenter, coach, mentor, consultant and partner in play with children and families continues to inspire her in bringing evidence-based practices to the sector. 
Dr. Dietze is a researcher, author and education instructor who specializes in the impact of play, specifically outdoor play, on early childhood development. Described as thought-provoking, Beverlie’s sessions provide practical strategies, grounded in global research and case studies, that help foster a thorough understanding of the importance of outdoor play. As an educational developer and researcher, Beverlie is inspired by her interest in advancing the conversations on the importance of outdoor play and experiences for and with children.  She provides a fresh and positive outlook for professionals looking for innovative ways to bring outdoor play to their communities.  

When: Tuesday October 3rd 6-8pm
Where: NSCC Burridge Campus, 372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
Cost: $40 per participant

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 two weeks (14 days) prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Mailing address:
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 742-0760. Receipts will be emailed. Open hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.
If you have any questions melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.ca

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/vQQ3cwwwPz

“Understanding Neurodiversity & Implementing Supportive Accommodations for Neurodivergent Children” is a comprehensive professional development workshop that will help educators understand the sensory needs of neurodivergent children and how best to support them with adaptive accommodations in early learning settings. This workshop challenges educators to elevate their neurodiversity affirming practice and shift their perspective when reflecting on the image of the (disabled) child, true inclusion, and accessibility.

 In this session we will:
 Define neurodiversity and the 3 core tenets of the neurodiversity paradigm.
 Compare the pathology model to the neurodiversity model of disability.
 Understand how to respond to sensory meltdowns with compassion and co-regulation.
 Identify how we can provide supportive and accessible learning environments.
 Learn how to "reframe" our mindset and observations of children.
 Share how to talk with children and families about neurodiversity.
 Experience (and reflect on) the neurodivergent perspective.
 Discuss the sensory system, dysregulation, and stimming.
 Explore sensory profiles and how to use sensory diets/activities.

Facilitator: Melissa Castonguay            Cost: $23.00 (tax included)

Preregistration required-submit the ECDSC registration form along with payment by September 19, 2023.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

Step into the realm of visionary leadership and operational excellence with our immersive workshop, Mastering the Art of Early Childhood Program Leadership: A Smorgasbord of Ideas and Explorations.  This transformative workshop provides a comprehensive smorgasbord of strategies, insights, and tools to navigate the multifaceted responsibilities that define your role.

Workshop Highlights:
1.  Strategic Visioneering: Discover how to craft a compelling and forward-thinking vision for your program that inspires stakeholders, fuels growth, and positions your institution as a beacon of educational innovation.
2.  Cultivating a Culture of Excellence: Explore strategies to foster a vibrant organizational culture that champions teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement. Uncover techniques to inspire and empower your team, cultivating a unified and motivated workforce.
3.  Parent and Community Engagement: Discuss dynamic strategies for forging strong connections with families and the local community. Harness the power of effective communication, family partnerships, and community involvement to create a thriving support network.
4.  Innovative Curriculum Design: Examine new thinking in programming with the latest pedagogical research and best practices.
5.  Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: Navigate the intricacies of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected. Gain insights into cultural competence, equity, and creating an environment that celebrates differences.
6.  Strategies for Self-Care and Resilience: Explore techniques to maintain your own well-being amidst the demands of leadership. Discover strategies for stress management, self-care, and cultivating resilience to lead with vitality and passion.

Facilitator: Dr. Beverlie Dietze is an early childhood education consultant with a focus on staff development and program quality. Her more than 25 years’ experience as an educator, researcher, presenter, coach, mentor, consultant and partner in play with children and families continues to inspire her in bringing evidence-based practices to the sector. 

When: Wednesday October 4th, 2023 9-3 (lunch provided)
Where: NSCC Burridge Campus, 372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
Cost: $80 per participant

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 two weeks (14 days) prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

If you have any questions melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.ca

Registration link:
https://forms.office.com/r/HzuSjVUMt0

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: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, September 6 (online)       6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 13 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 20 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday,  October 4 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 18 (online)         6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/680083286417

Join us for our 20th Anniversary!

Exploring Horizons: Navigating the Evolving Early Childhood Education Terrain

In this thought-provoking professional learning day, we examine how the shifting landscape of early childhood education is influencing Directors’ leadership styles and processes. We will examine how to support educators with new knowledge and tools necessary to adapt to these changing times. As we navigate a world increasingly influenced by technological advancements, cultural diversity, and evolving educational philosophies, it is crucial for educators to stay updated and responsive to the needs of children, families and educators – but how do we do this in these times of staff shortages and competing demands? Through engaging discussions, practical activities, and interactive simulations, participants will explore innovative strategies and approaches to support educators in illustrating their passion, fostering their creativity and critical thinking, while meeting the needs of children. This day is intended to expand horizons and empower directors to shape the future of early childhood education in their settings and communities.

Facilitator: Dr. Beverlie Dietze (In- Person!) 

Fee: $60.00

Deadline to register: September 28th, 2023

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscws

Join us for our 20th Anniversary serving Annapolis Valley's Early Childhood sector!!

Drop in at any time to:

• Catch up with your peers!
• Write us a note
• Share your stories on our open mic

We will have light refreshments available. Feel free to send in your messages ahead of time and we'll display them at the event!

The open house is preceded by a full day workshop geared to Directors and followed by a Free workshop for ECEs! Please register for them separately.

Beverlie Dietze will be on site to facilitate!

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

Join us for our 20th Anniversary!

Celebrate with a free workshop!

Provoking Minds: Unleashing the Power of Provocations in Early Childhood Education Programs

The world of provocations and children’s curiosity are magical. Provocations in environments serve as powerful curiosity triggers for children to explore, inquire, and construct knowledge through hands-on experiences. By intentionally creating thought-provoking and stimulating environments, educators can ignite children's curiosity, inspire deep thinking, and foster meaningful learning journeys. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of provocations, explore effective strategies for setting up engaging provocations, and discover ways to document and assess children's learning in these contexts. We will unleash a world of wonder, discovery, and possibilities for children in early childhood education programs.

Facilitator: Dr. Beverlie Dietze (In- Person!) 

Fee: FREE

Deadline to register: September 28th, 2023

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscws

Adventures in Outdoor Play!

Join internationally renowned designer and author Rusty Keeler on a journey of ideas celebrating the benefits and beauty of outdoor play. With humor, insight and images Rusty will inspire you to add nature to your outdoor spaces and invite you to take bold steps to support risky play. You’ll learn why outdoor play and risk are essential to children’s healthy development and see examples from around the world of programs that say “yes” to the good stuff of outdoor play— loose parts, tree climbing, mud kitchens, bare feet, rough and tumble play, chickens, and more. Bring on the play!

Facilitator: Rusty Keeler

Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form along with payment by September 20.

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

Date: Saturday October 14, 2023 Time: (9am—4pm) Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: IN PERSON
Presenter: Kathy Black

Description: Young children must explore play opportunities in all areas of development to understand their world. The role of the Early Childhood Educator is to plan & implement an enriched indoor & outdoor daily pro-gram for the children in their care. This workshop will discuss & explore several math & language activities that can be presented to young children throughout the daily routine. Participants will have an opportunity to create their own work jobs kit to take back to their early childhood classroom. The math & language activities will focus on the following learning concepts; Perception, Matching, Classification, Sounds & Letters, Sets, Number Sequences, Combining & Separating Groups & Relationships.
Objectives; Participants will discuss & explore a variety of math & language activities to plan & implement for young children. Participants will understand when to incorporate math & language concepts into their early childhood curriculum throughout the day. Participants will create a work jobs kit to take back to their early childhood environments to share with the children.

Presenter Biography;  Kathy Black has been supporting children, families, & educators for over 35 years. After graduating from MSVU she began working with infants & worked with children from infancy-school-age throughout her career. Kathy enjoys work-ing with all ages, however, finds much enjoyment spending time with toddlers because of their energy, enthusiasm, & desire to learn & explore! Throughout her career she enjoyed various roles as educator, consultant, licensing officer, faculty, & facilitator. Kathy cur-rently works at Edward Jost Childrens Centre, fulfilling the role as Inclusion Coordinator. Meeting children, families, & educators where they are at has been a practice that continues to guide Kathy throughout her career.

Personality Dimensions ® takes complex theories and makes them accessible with plain language, and practical uses. It is an assessment that uses a card sort with pictures, short paragraphs, and a multiple-choice survey, to appeal to different learning styles.

Personality Dimensions® doesn’t just use colours, it also includes symbols and descriptive names to help better remember not only what the four different Dimensions are, but what they mean.

It is important to remember that people are not all one personality/colour; one may be our strongest, but we have elements of the other three. This may change as people get older or as different things happen in life, but our core personality stays the same.

It’s not enough to know just what your personality preference is, but you also need to know where you get your energy from, also known as Introversion & Extraversion. Introverted doesn’t mean “shy” and Extraverted doesn’t mean “outgoing.” It’s all about how people get their energy. Introverts get their energy by having quiet time. Extraverts get their energy from keeping in touch with the people, places and things around them.

Introverts often prefer to do their thinking and planning by themselves. Extraverts enjoy talking and being part of a group. There are, however, outgoing Introverts and shy Extraverts. Some Introverts enjoy being with a group of people, but they may need a quiet time after. Some Extraverts can be quiet and a bit shy at first, but they will become more involved once they are comfortable.

(https://personalitydimensions.com/about/)

Facilitator: Kerry McGrath

Fee: $50.00

Deadline to register: October 10th, 2023

This is a two-part workshop, with homework to be completed between sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive PD Credit.

October 17th - 6:30 - 8:30 pm

October 28th - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscws

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: Jane MacKenzie & Adam Braye

Session Dates and Times:

Wednesday, September 6 (online)       6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 13 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 20 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, September 27 (online)     6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday,  October 4 (online)           6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 18 (online)         6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/680083286417

Date:  Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6-9 pm Cost: $40  Total PD hours: 3 PD hours
Location: ONLINE  Presenter: Robyn Corbett

Description: In this workshop, ECEs will explore what it means to belong & the ways they can foster belonging for young children in an early learning space. Importance will be placed on creating a ‘classroom community’ where chil-dren feel seen & valued, contributing to positive learning experiences. ECEs will explore how their relationships with children & their families, as well as a children’s connections within the space contribute to children’s sense of belong-ing. ECEs will also look at ways they can adapt their learning environments to reflect their unique classroom communi-ty. Objectives: 1) Understand what it means to belong. 2) Develop an understanding of how relationships in the early setting contribute to sense of belonging. 3) Learn tools to adapt the early learning space to welcome children & increase connection. 4) Take part in engaging reflective exercises during workshop.

Presenter Biography: Robyn Corbett has a Bachelor of Arts (Child & Youth) from MSVU & has been working in early learning settings for a decade. As a certified yoga & mindfulness instructor, Robyn has encouraged young people to deepen their relationships with themselves, others, & their environment through engaging mindfulness programming. She currently is an ECE at the MSVU Child Study Centre. Her early learning practice is deeply influenced by contemplative practices, inspiring her to stay curious about her assumptions in order to continue her growth as an educator.

let’s celebrate
NSCC Burridge Early Childhood Development Support Centre turns 20!
Join us during NSCC Open House
Thursday October 19th from 5-7pm
A drop in networking session to celebrate. Everyone is welcome. 
Come share ideas, stories, see our resources, & network with others.
No registration required, drop in between 5-7pm.
Have a story or picture to share but cannot join us? 
Send it along to melissa.vail@nscc.ca or ann.muise@nscc.ca

Date: Wednesday October 25 Online/Zoom (2 hours 6:30-8:30 pm) & Saturday October 28 In Person/ MSVU (3 hours 9am-12 noon) Cost: $65 Total PD hours: 5 PD hours Location: ONLINE & IN PERSON
Presenters Liz Hicks & Terri Kottwitz

Description: In this professional learning we will be focusing on outdoor play.
We often observe & listen to educators who are confused about what to do during outdoor play - they either sit around watching children for safety & behaviour guidance, or they provide activities that ‘are giving them choices & play’, but more often are teacher directed, or have little choice. We will focus on what is true play, & what our role is – what we can provide, how & when we interact (if at all!), & ideas of how to sustain play in the great outdoors!
We will dip into stewardship, risk taking &, of course!, our role in learning while children play. This presentation will be reflective, have discussion on ideas & pedagogy, & look at a few studies/documentation on practices in Nova Scotia.
Wednesday evening will be on zoom – discussing ideas, & reflecting on our practice, etc.
Saturday morning will be in person at the Mount. We will spend a little time indoors- reviewing ideas that arose on Wednesday, then explore the outdoor environment at the Mount to experience some ideas, & reflect on practices that enhance children’s play experiences & learning.
Please dress appropriately as we will go outdoors. We will not go outdoors only if there is a strong wind, thunder-storm, or heavy rain.

Presenter Biographies: Liz Hicks, 41 years in early childhood, in various capacities, & at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing consulting & professional development in a variety of topics.
‘I believe children are capable, curious & have an innate need to connect with people & the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.’ Terri Kottwitz, has been in childcare since 1989 when she worked for her mom at Delightful Times Daycare. Terri took that centre over in 2003 changing it into Hammonds Plains Children’s Centre & then adding ForestKids Early Learning Forest School in 2011. She is a trained Cedarsong Teacher as well as a Canadian Forest & Nature School Practitioner, & obtained Nova Scotia Level 2 in July 2023 (just to show it is never too late to follow your dreams!).
‘My passion for children is freedom. Having children running carefree through the tall grass with their hair blowing in the wind, not given choices by the educators but to have the children give the choices to the educators. To have educators listen, be compassionate, kind & understanding, nurturing, interested in the child’s interest, wanting to see children succeed. Have children learn life skills through real life opportunities risky adventures.’ Children should have as much free, unstructured time in nature as possible before being put into the school system”

Personality Dimensions ® takes complex theories and makes them accessible with plain language, and practical uses. It is an assessment that uses a card sort with pictures, short paragraphs, and a multiple-choice survey, to appeal to different learning styles.

Personality Dimensions® doesn’t just use colours, it also includes symbols and descriptive names to help better remember not only what the four different Dimensions are, but what they mean.

It is important to remember that people are not all one personality/colour; one may be our strongest, but we have elements of the other three. This may change as people get older or as different things happen in life, but our core personality stays the same.

It’s not enough to know just what your personality preference is, but you also need to know where you get your energy from, also known as Introversion & Extraversion. Introverted doesn’t mean “shy” and Extraverted doesn’t mean “outgoing.” It’s all about how people get their energy. Introverts get their energy by having quiet time. Extraverts get their energy from keeping in touch with the people, places and things around them.

Introverts often prefer to do their thinking and planning by themselves. Extraverts enjoy talking and being part of a group. There are, however, outgoing Introverts and shy Extraverts. Some Introverts enjoy being with a group of people, but they may need a quiet time after. Some Extraverts can be quiet and a bit shy at first, but they will become more involved once they are comfortable.

(https://personalitydimensions.com/about/)

Facilitator: Kerry McGrath

Fee: $50.00

Deadline to register: October 10th, 2023

This is a two-part workshop, with homework to be completed between sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive PD Credit.

October 17th - 6:30 - 8:30 pm

October 28th - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscws

Date: Wednesday October 25 Online/Zoom (2 hours 6:30-8:30 pm) & Saturday October 28 In Person/ MSVU (3 hours 9am-12 noon) Cost: $65 Total PD hours: 5 PD hours Location: ONLINE & IN PERSON
Presenters Liz Hicks & Terri Kottwitz

Description: In this professional learning we will be focusing on outdoor play.
We often observe & listen to educators who are confused about what to do during outdoor play - they either sit around watching children for safety & behaviour guidance, or they provide activities that ‘are giving them choices & play’, but more often are teacher directed, or have little choice. We will focus on what is true play, & what our role is – what we can provide, how & when we interact (if at all!), & ideas of how to sustain play in the great outdoors!
We will dip into stewardship, risk taking &, of course!, our role in learning while children play. This presentation will be reflective, have discussion on ideas & pedagogy, & look at a few studies/documentation on practices in Nova Scotia.
Wednesday evening will be on zoom – discussing ideas, & reflecting on our practice, etc.
Saturday morning will be in person at the Mount. We will spend a little time indoors- reviewing ideas that arose on Wednesday, then explore the outdoor environment at the Mount to experience some ideas, & reflect on practices that enhance children’s play experiences & learning.
Please dress appropriately as we will go outdoors. We will not go outdoors only if there is a strong wind, thunder-storm, or heavy rain.

Presenter Biographies: Liz Hicks, 41 years in early childhood, in various capacities, & at present a private consultant working in early childhood education in NS, providing consulting & professional development in a variety of topics.
‘I believe children are capable, curious & have an innate need to connect with people & the world around them, which is also a belief I have for the educators that work with the children.’ Terri Kottwitz, has been in childcare since 1989 when she worked for her mom at Delightful Times Daycare. Terri took that centre over in 2003 changing it into Hammonds Plains Children’s Centre & then adding ForestKids Early Learning Forest School in 2011. She is a trained Cedarsong Teacher as well as a Canadian Forest & Nature School Practitioner, & obtained Nova Scotia Level 2 in July 2023 (just to show it is never too late to follow your dreams!).
‘My passion for children is freedom. Having children running carefree through the tall grass with their hair blowing in the wind, not given choices by the educators but to have the children give the choices to the educators. To have educators listen, be compassionate, kind & understanding, nurturing, interested in the child’s interest, wanting to see children succeed. Have children learn life skills through real life opportunities risky adventures.’ Children should have as much free, unstructured time in nature as possible before being put into the school system”

Date: Wednesday November 1, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Cost: $25 Total PD hours: 2 hours
Location: IN PERSON Presenter: Jennifer Ferguson

Description:Food Discovery in Early Childhood is a 2-hour workshop presented by a Registered Dietitian that prom-ises to be engaging & educational. This session was designed for early childhood educators & directors working in set-tings attended by three to five-year olds.
Learn about the important role educators play in food discovery for young children. We will do this by discussing the roles in feeding of both the educator & the child & food literacy in children. Throughout the presentation, we will share how the free resources available to educators through Dairy Farmers of Canada can be used in your centre to build food literacy with children. Attendees will receive resources that can be used for food & nutrition activities & learn how to easily access all the free resources available from Teach Nutrition.

Presenter Biography; Jennifer Ferguson, RD has a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from MSVU & has been a passionate culinary Registered Dietitian for almost three decades. Jennifer’s diverse career has taken her on a rewarding path. She has worked in the agriculture industry promoting local producers & commodities, with a non-profit society promoting breast-feeding & a family resource center delivering nutrition programming. She spent over 20 years in the retail environment where she combined her passion for food & health to guide clients in using their grocery carts to make the best choice for their needs. Jennifer now has a private practice where she provides employee wellness workshops & private counselling. She works with clients as they navigate their personal food journey, empowering them with practical food advice so they can eat for their health & enjoy every bite.

About Teach Nutrition’s Maritime Nutrition Team
Our Registered Dietitians create resources that are free & easy to access for teachers, early childhood educators & parents. We strive to make food & nutrition education fun & engaging. Our dietitians provide credible, evidence-based information about all types of foods. Dairy farmers in the Maritimes care about the health of children & provide funding for our educational re-sources. Find more information & free resources at TeachNutrition.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.

Pre-registration agreements

-I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
-I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants
-I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
-I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
-I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

November 3 - 6 PM - 9 PM

November 4 - 9 AM - 4 PM 

November 5 - 9AM - 12 PM

*Please note these are in person sessions at NSCC - Kingstec

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/594936971497?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: Saturday November 4 & Saturday November 18, 2023 9am – 12 noon each day
Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE & IN PERSON
Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson

Description:  This two-part workshop will empower participants with tools & strategies to communicate with parents, co-workers & interdisciplinary team members, especially when conversations involve opposing opinions, high stakes & when emotions are strong. Debbie & Heather will provide opportunities to practice applying the five steps if having a difficult conversation to challenging scenarios often faced by Early Childhood Educators within their practice. This workshop will be presented in two formats. Morning 1, Saturday November 4 will be held in person at MSVU & morning 2, Saturday November 18 will occur online via Microsoft Teams.
Objectives of this training include; Understanding the value in curiosity over judgement.
Learning the five steps fir having a difficult conversation. & Gaining ideas for tools to support communication with families & other team members.

Presenter Biographies: Heather Bartholomew graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child & Youth Study) & in the twenty plus years since then, has been working with preschoolers. Additionally, she has recently begun working part-time with adults with developmental delays, giving her a broader, across the lifespan perspective on supporting di-verse individuals at any age. She has worked as an Early Childhood Educator, one-to-one support staff & as a resource teacher. For five years, she served as Resource Teacher at the Mount’s Child Study Centre, supporting children with identified special needs &, in particular, delivering programming to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Heather has worked as a Program Implementer in Halifax’s Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program for the past sev-enteen years. She has developed & facilitated workshops on a variety of topics, most frequently relating to Inclusion. Heather is passionate about facilitating positive inclusion experiences & finding effective & efficient strategies to sup-port individual & classroom-wide learning.
Debbie Thompson is a graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University with the Degree in Child & Youth. Debbie started her journey in ECE at Wee Care Developmental centre working as a Developmental teacher in an integrated setting. It was there that she knew she wanted to focus her attention on working with children with special needs. 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.

Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

Module Objectives:

• Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

• Understand who the Acadians are

• Understand who the Gaels are

• Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

• Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize racism

▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

▪ Explore racism from birth onward

▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

-I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
-I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants
-I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
-I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
-I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

November 3 - 6 PM - 9 PM

November 4 - 9 AM - 4 PM 

November 5 - 9AM - 12 PM

*Please note these are in person sessions at NSCC - Kingstec

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/594936971497?aff=oddtdtcreator

STEM for Little Sprouts-How to use Children's Literature to do more Science in your Classroom


Early childhood teachers know that getting kids excited about science is only part of the challenge. Today’s young learners need more than excitement and motivation – they need opportunities to actually DO more science on a daily basis. This hands-on science workshop is for early childhood teachers who need creative science integration strategies and who want to learn how to make science more fun and meaningful for their students. 

STEM for Little Sprouts is more than just a collection of great hands-on activities, it’s a whole new way to teach science through the medium of children’s literature.  

This is a hands-on workshop! Each participant will receive a science kit to be able to do every experiment with Steve during the workshop and you will be able to take these kits back to your Centre.

If you would like to hear what others have to say about this workshop, you can visit the following link: https://stevespangler.com/early-childhood-stem-teacher-workshops/. It is guaranteed to be an incredibly enjoyable and enriching experience!

For more information on Steve Spangler, take a look at his website: https://stevespangler.com/about-steve-spangler/

Facilitator: Steve Spangler

Preregistration required-submit ECDSC registration form along with payment by October 13th, there are 200 spaces available.

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

Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

Module Objectives:

• Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

• Understand who the Acadians are

• Understand who the Gaels are

• Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

• Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

• Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

▪ Explore and contextualize racism

▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

▪ Explore racism from birth onward

▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

-I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
-I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants
-I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
-I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
-I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators: Liz Hicks & B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

November 3 - 6 PM - 9 PM

November 4 - 9 AM - 4 PM 

November 5 - 9AM - 12 PM

*Please note these are in person sessions at NSCC - Kingstec

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/594936971497?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: Monday evenings, November 6 & November 13, 6:30- 9pm both evenings) Cost: $65
Total PD hours: 5 PD hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Matthew Orr

Description:  The goal of this workshop is to provide an evidence-based context for the social & emotional development of infants & children. Social & emotional theories & research will be discussed along with their practical implications for early childhood education, including attachment, play, & evidence-based strategies for managing disruptive behaviour. Attendees will engage in short activities to develop a working understanding of how knowledge of social & emotional development can influence their teaching.
To understand & identify emotional expression during infancy & how to appropriately respond
To understand the importance of attachment during infancy & how to develop secure attachments
To understand the pathways of optimal & sub-optimal emotional development during infancy & how to support optimal pathways
To understand evidence-based strategies for intervening with disruptive classroom behaviour

Presenter Biography: Matthew Orr PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the department of Psychology at Acadia University. His research focuses on the intersection between education, mental health, & technology in child & youth populations. He has also developed eLearning & eHealth apps for teachers, youths, & parents to help manage the be-haviour of children with disruptive behaviour, neurodevelopmental disorders, & sleep problems.

Le module Pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue dans les milieux d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un module d’une durée de 12 heures qui a été développé en réponse aux changements que l’on continue d’apporter au Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois (3) sous-modules ont été développés dans l’optique de créer un endroit sécuritaire et éthique permettant d'examiner la nature des stéréotypes et des préjugés. Les modules examinent le privilège et encouragent les participants à réfléchir aux racines historiques et systémiques de la discrimination et du racisme. Les modules reflètent les expériences vécues des personnes qui sont confrontées à ces difficultés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Chaque module est accompagné de travaux d’apprentissage à la maison qui permettront de poursuivre les conversations entre les modules. 

Grâce à une approche réflexive, les participants prendront profondément conscience de leur propre identité et de celle des enfants, des familles et des communautés qu'ils servent.

Avertissement : Les modules ont été développés pour un apprentissage synchrone. Les participants sont tenus de suivre chacun des modules dans l'ordre prédéterminé et avec la même cohorte. L'incapacité à s'engager entraînera une reprise de l'ensemble de la formation. L'objectif des modules est de faire preuve de sensibilité culturelle, les participants doivent donc démontrer cette compréhension tout au long de la formation. Pour ce faire, les participants prévus pour l'apprentissage en ligne doivent travailler à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel, avec un micro et une caméra en état de marche. Pour les rencontres en face à face, les participants doivent être présents pendant toute la durée de la formation.

Module 1 : Donner un visage et poser les bases

Objectifs du module : 

• Comprendre qui sont les Mi’kmaq
• Comprendre qui sont les Acadiens
• Comprendre qui sont les Gaëls
• Comprendre qui sont les Afro-Néo-Écossais
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de la culture
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de l’intersectionnalité 
• Explorer et articuler les intersections entre la race, la nationalité, l’identité de genre et la sexualité.

Le module 1 laisse la place aux quatre (4) cultures historiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse afin de leur permettre de se présenter de façon chargée de sens. Les participants amélioreront leur compréhension des quatre (4) cultures historiques ainsi que de leur langue et leurs croyances. Ils exploreront et mettront en contexte des intersections spécifiques et la manière dont elles sont liées à la culture et à l’identité. 

Module 2 : Visages de la discrimination 

• Explorer et contextualiser nos propres privilèges, nos préjugés et nos opinions
• Explorer et contextualiser la discrimination 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme systémique 
• Explorer la Loi sur les Indiens, les pensionnats, Africville, le racisme au sein de la police, le concept « toutes les vies comptent » et les déterminants sociaux de la santé 
• Explorer et contextualiser les micro agressions 

Le module 2 demande aux participants d’explorer et de contextualiser leurs propres privilèges, stéréotypes, préjugés et opinions. Les participants exploreront les liens avec la discrimination, le racisme et le racisme systémique. Les participants exploreront tout particulièrement le racisme contemporain en Nouvelle-Écosse. 

Module 3 : Visages de la réconciliation 

• Explorer et contextualiser la réconciliation. 
• Explorer la vérité et la réconciliation. 
• Explorer et réviser les appels à l’action en éducation.
• Explorer Black Lives Matter. 
• Explorer et réviser la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant. 
• Explorer le rôle de l’éducateur dans la salle de classe. 
• Explorer les 7 enseignements sacrés comme outils d’apprentissage.
• Explorer le racisme dès la naissance.
• Explorer le cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la N.-É.
• Explorer et exprimer les pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue. 
• Explorer et contextualiser le concept d’être un allié.

Le module 3 offre l’occasion d’explorer les différents types de réconciliation tout en reconnaissant le besoin de passer à l’action immédiatement. Les participants explorent leur propre rôle dans ce travail, en particulier la sensibilité à la culture et à la langue dans le cadre de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, et plus encore le Cadre pédagogique pour l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.  

5 questions pour Eventbrite pour la pré-inscription 

• Je m’engage à participer à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel avec un micro et une caméra ouverte. 
• Je comprends que tout ce qui pourrait être confié dans le cadre des échanges et activités du module ne devrait pas être partagé en dehors de mon groupe de discussion ou de ma cohorte de participants.
• Je m’engage à participer à l’ensemble du cycle d’apprentissage de 12 heures afin de recevoir mon certificat.
• Je m’engage à me comporter de manière éthique et professionnelle et à respecter les perspectives, les opinions et les idées des autres.
• Je m’engage à participer pleinement dans les activités et échanges.

Facilitatrices :

Tina Dupuis-Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

Dates et heures des sessions :

Mardi 7 et jeudi 9 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 14 et jeudi 16 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 21 et jeudi 23 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Inscription sur Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../capene-french-pratiques...

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

Le module Pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue dans les milieux d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un module d’une durée de 12 heures qui a été développé en réponse aux changements que l’on continue d’apporter au Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois (3) sous-modules ont été développés dans l’optique de créer un endroit sécuritaire et éthique permettant d'examiner la nature des stéréotypes et des préjugés. Les modules examinent le privilège et encouragent les participants à réfléchir aux racines historiques et systémiques de la discrimination et du racisme. Les modules reflètent les expériences vécues des personnes qui sont confrontées à ces difficultés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Chaque module est accompagné de travaux d’apprentissage à la maison qui permettront de poursuivre les conversations entre les modules. 

Grâce à une approche réflexive, les participants prendront profondément conscience de leur propre identité et de celle des enfants, des familles et des communautés qu'ils servent.

Avertissement : Les modules ont été développés pour un apprentissage synchrone. Les participants sont tenus de suivre chacun des modules dans l'ordre prédéterminé et avec la même cohorte. L'incapacité à s'engager entraînera une reprise de l'ensemble de la formation. L'objectif des modules est de faire preuve de sensibilité culturelle, les participants doivent donc démontrer cette compréhension tout au long de la formation. Pour ce faire, les participants prévus pour l'apprentissage en ligne doivent travailler à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel, avec un micro et une caméra en état de marche. Pour les rencontres en face à face, les participants doivent être présents pendant toute la durée de la formation.

Module 1 : Donner un visage et poser les bases

Objectifs du module : 

• Comprendre qui sont les Mi’kmaq
• Comprendre qui sont les Acadiens
• Comprendre qui sont les Gaëls
• Comprendre qui sont les Afro-Néo-Écossais
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de la culture
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de l’intersectionnalité 
• Explorer et articuler les intersections entre la race, la nationalité, l’identité de genre et la sexualité.

Le module 1 laisse la place aux quatre (4) cultures historiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse afin de leur permettre de se présenter de façon chargée de sens. Les participants amélioreront leur compréhension des quatre (4) cultures historiques ainsi que de leur langue et leurs croyances. Ils exploreront et mettront en contexte des intersections spécifiques et la manière dont elles sont liées à la culture et à l’identité. 

Module 2 : Visages de la discrimination 

• Explorer et contextualiser nos propres privilèges, nos préjugés et nos opinions
• Explorer et contextualiser la discrimination 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme systémique 
• Explorer la Loi sur les Indiens, les pensionnats, Africville, le racisme au sein de la police, le concept « toutes les vies comptent » et les déterminants sociaux de la santé 
• Explorer et contextualiser les micro agressions 

Le module 2 demande aux participants d’explorer et de contextualiser leurs propres privilèges, stéréotypes, préjugés et opinions. Les participants exploreront les liens avec la discrimination, le racisme et le racisme systémique. Les participants exploreront tout particulièrement le racisme contemporain en Nouvelle-Écosse. 

Module 3 : Visages de la réconciliation 

• Explorer et contextualiser la réconciliation. 
• Explorer la vérité et la réconciliation. 
• Explorer et réviser les appels à l’action en éducation.
• Explorer Black Lives Matter. 
• Explorer et réviser la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant. 
• Explorer le rôle de l’éducateur dans la salle de classe. 
• Explorer les 7 enseignements sacrés comme outils d’apprentissage.
• Explorer le racisme dès la naissance.
• Explorer le cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la N.-É.
• Explorer et exprimer les pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue. 
• Explorer et contextualiser le concept d’être un allié.

Le module 3 offre l’occasion d’explorer les différents types de réconciliation tout en reconnaissant le besoin de passer à l’action immédiatement. Les participants explorent leur propre rôle dans ce travail, en particulier la sensibilité à la culture et à la langue dans le cadre de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, et plus encore le Cadre pédagogique pour l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.  

5 questions pour Eventbrite pour la pré-inscription 

• Je m’engage à participer à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel avec un micro et une caméra ouverte. 
• Je comprends que tout ce qui pourrait être confié dans le cadre des échanges et activités du module ne devrait pas être partagé en dehors de mon groupe de discussion ou de ma cohorte de participants.
• Je m’engage à participer à l’ensemble du cycle d’apprentissage de 12 heures afin de recevoir mon certificat.
• Je m’engage à me comporter de manière éthique et professionnelle et à respecter les perspectives, les opinions et les idées des autres.
• Je m’engage à participer pleinement dans les activités et échanges.

Facilitatrices :

Tina Dupuis-Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

Dates et heures des sessions :

Mardi 7 et jeudi 9 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 14 et jeudi 16 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 21 et jeudi 23 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Inscription sur Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../capene-french-pratiques...

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

Date: Monday evenings, November 6 & November 13, 6:30- 9pm both evenings) Cost: $65
Total PD hours: 5 PD hours Location: ONLINE Presenter: Matthew Orr

Description:  The goal of this workshop is to provide an evidence-based context for the social & emotional development of infants & children. Social & emotional theories & research will be discussed along with their practical implications for early childhood education, including attachment, play, & evidence-based strategies for managing disruptive behaviour. Attendees will engage in short activities to develop a working understanding of how knowledge of social & emotional development can influence their teaching.
To understand & identify emotional expression during infancy & how to appropriately respond
To understand the importance of attachment during infancy & how to develop secure attachments
To understand the pathways of optimal & sub-optimal emotional development during infancy & how to support optimal pathways
To understand evidence-based strategies for intervening with disruptive classroom behaviour

Presenter Biography: Matthew Orr PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the department of Psychology at Acadia University. His research focuses on the intersection between education, mental health, & technology in child & youth populations. He has also developed eLearning & eHealth apps for teachers, youths, & parents to help manage the be-haviour of children with disruptive behaviour, neurodevelopmental disorders, & sleep problems.

Le module Pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue dans les milieux d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un module d’une durée de 12 heures qui a été développé en réponse aux changements que l’on continue d’apporter au Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois (3) sous-modules ont été développés dans l’optique de créer un endroit sécuritaire et éthique permettant d'examiner la nature des stéréotypes et des préjugés. Les modules examinent le privilège et encouragent les participants à réfléchir aux racines historiques et systémiques de la discrimination et du racisme. Les modules reflètent les expériences vécues des personnes qui sont confrontées à ces difficultés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Chaque module est accompagné de travaux d’apprentissage à la maison qui permettront de poursuivre les conversations entre les modules. 

Grâce à une approche réflexive, les participants prendront profondément conscience de leur propre identité et de celle des enfants, des familles et des communautés qu'ils servent.

Avertissement : Les modules ont été développés pour un apprentissage synchrone. Les participants sont tenus de suivre chacun des modules dans l'ordre prédéterminé et avec la même cohorte. L'incapacité à s'engager entraînera une reprise de l'ensemble de la formation. L'objectif des modules est de faire preuve de sensibilité culturelle, les participants doivent donc démontrer cette compréhension tout au long de la formation. Pour ce faire, les participants prévus pour l'apprentissage en ligne doivent travailler à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel, avec un micro et une caméra en état de marche. Pour les rencontres en face à face, les participants doivent être présents pendant toute la durée de la formation.

Module 1 : Donner un visage et poser les bases

Objectifs du module : 

• Comprendre qui sont les Mi’kmaq
• Comprendre qui sont les Acadiens
• Comprendre qui sont les Gaëls
• Comprendre qui sont les Afro-Néo-Écossais
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de la culture
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de l’intersectionnalité 
• Explorer et articuler les intersections entre la race, la nationalité, l’identité de genre et la sexualité.

Le module 1 laisse la place aux quatre (4) cultures historiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse afin de leur permettre de se présenter de façon chargée de sens. Les participants amélioreront leur compréhension des quatre (4) cultures historiques ainsi que de leur langue et leurs croyances. Ils exploreront et mettront en contexte des intersections spécifiques et la manière dont elles sont liées à la culture et à l’identité. 

Module 2 : Visages de la discrimination 

• Explorer et contextualiser nos propres privilèges, nos préjugés et nos opinions
• Explorer et contextualiser la discrimination 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme systémique 
• Explorer la Loi sur les Indiens, les pensionnats, Africville, le racisme au sein de la police, le concept « toutes les vies comptent » et les déterminants sociaux de la santé 
• Explorer et contextualiser les micro agressions 

Le module 2 demande aux participants d’explorer et de contextualiser leurs propres privilèges, stéréotypes, préjugés et opinions. Les participants exploreront les liens avec la discrimination, le racisme et le racisme systémique. Les participants exploreront tout particulièrement le racisme contemporain en Nouvelle-Écosse. 

Module 3 : Visages de la réconciliation 

• Explorer et contextualiser la réconciliation. 
• Explorer la vérité et la réconciliation. 
• Explorer et réviser les appels à l’action en éducation.
• Explorer Black Lives Matter. 
• Explorer et réviser la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant. 
• Explorer le rôle de l’éducateur dans la salle de classe. 
• Explorer les 7 enseignements sacrés comme outils d’apprentissage.
• Explorer le racisme dès la naissance.
• Explorer le cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la N.-É.
• Explorer et exprimer les pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue. 
• Explorer et contextualiser le concept d’être un allié.

Le module 3 offre l’occasion d’explorer les différents types de réconciliation tout en reconnaissant le besoin de passer à l’action immédiatement. Les participants explorent leur propre rôle dans ce travail, en particulier la sensibilité à la culture et à la langue dans le cadre de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, et plus encore le Cadre pédagogique pour l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.  

5 questions pour Eventbrite pour la pré-inscription 

• Je m’engage à participer à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel avec un micro et une caméra ouverte. 
• Je comprends que tout ce qui pourrait être confié dans le cadre des échanges et activités du module ne devrait pas être partagé en dehors de mon groupe de discussion ou de ma cohorte de participants.
• Je m’engage à participer à l’ensemble du cycle d’apprentissage de 12 heures afin de recevoir mon certificat.
• Je m’engage à me comporter de manière éthique et professionnelle et à respecter les perspectives, les opinions et les idées des autres.
• Je m’engage à participer pleinement dans les activités et échanges.

Facilitatrices :

Tina Dupuis-Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

Dates et heures des sessions :

Mardi 7 et jeudi 9 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 14 et jeudi 16 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 21 et jeudi 23 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Inscription sur Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../capene-french-pratiques...

Pour toutes questions ou inscription, communiquez avec Nathalie George: nathalieg@capene.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Sarah Brown

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661213456247?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Le module Pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue dans les milieux d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un module d’une durée de 12 heures qui a été développé en réponse aux changements que l’on continue d’apporter au Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois (3) sous-modules ont été développés dans l’optique de créer un endroit sécuritaire et éthique permettant d'examiner la nature des stéréotypes et des préjugés. Les modules examinent le privilège et encouragent les participants à réfléchir aux racines historiques et systémiques de la discrimination et du racisme. Les modules reflètent les expériences vécues des personnes qui sont confrontées à ces difficultés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Chaque module est accompagné de travaux d’apprentissage à la maison qui permettront de poursuivre les conversations entre les modules. 

Grâce à une approche réflexive, les participants prendront profondément conscience de leur propre identité et de celle des enfants, des familles et des communautés qu'ils servent.

Avertissement : Les modules ont été développés pour un apprentissage synchrone. Les participants sont tenus de suivre chacun des modules dans l'ordre prédéterminé et avec la même cohorte. L'incapacité à s'engager entraînera une reprise de l'ensemble de la formation. L'objectif des modules est de faire preuve de sensibilité culturelle, les participants doivent donc démontrer cette compréhension tout au long de la formation. Pour ce faire, les participants prévus pour l'apprentissage en ligne doivent travailler à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel, avec un micro et une caméra en état de marche. Pour les rencontres en face à face, les participants doivent être présents pendant toute la durée de la formation.

Module 1 : Donner un visage et poser les bases

Objectifs du module : 

• Comprendre qui sont les Mi’kmaq
• Comprendre qui sont les Acadiens
• Comprendre qui sont les Gaëls
• Comprendre qui sont les Afro-Néo-Écossais
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de la culture
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de l’intersectionnalité 
• Explorer et articuler les intersections entre la race, la nationalité, l’identité de genre et la sexualité.

Le module 1 laisse la place aux quatre (4) cultures historiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse afin de leur permettre de se présenter de façon chargée de sens. Les participants amélioreront leur compréhension des quatre (4) cultures historiques ainsi que de leur langue et leurs croyances. Ils exploreront et mettront en contexte des intersections spécifiques et la manière dont elles sont liées à la culture et à l’identité. 

Module 2 : Visages de la discrimination 

• Explorer et contextualiser nos propres privilèges, nos préjugés et nos opinions
• Explorer et contextualiser la discrimination 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme systémique 
• Explorer la Loi sur les Indiens, les pensionnats, Africville, le racisme au sein de la police, le concept « toutes les vies comptent » et les déterminants sociaux de la santé 
• Explorer et contextualiser les micro agressions 

Le module 2 demande aux participants d’explorer et de contextualiser leurs propres privilèges, stéréotypes, préjugés et opinions. Les participants exploreront les liens avec la discrimination, le racisme et le racisme systémique. Les participants exploreront tout particulièrement le racisme contemporain en Nouvelle-Écosse. 

Module 3 : Visages de la réconciliation 

• Explorer et contextualiser la réconciliation. 
• Explorer la vérité et la réconciliation. 
• Explorer et réviser les appels à l’action en éducation.
• Explorer Black Lives Matter. 
• Explorer et réviser la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant. 
• Explorer le rôle de l’éducateur dans la salle de classe. 
• Explorer les 7 enseignements sacrés comme outils d’apprentissage.
• Explorer le racisme dès la naissance.
• Explorer le cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la N.-É.
• Explorer et exprimer les pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue. 
• Explorer et contextualiser le concept d’être un allié.

Le module 3 offre l’occasion d’explorer les différents types de réconciliation tout en reconnaissant le besoin de passer à l’action immédiatement. Les participants explorent leur propre rôle dans ce travail, en particulier la sensibilité à la culture et à la langue dans le cadre de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, et plus encore le Cadre pédagogique pour l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.  

5 questions pour Eventbrite pour la pré-inscription 

• Je m’engage à participer à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel avec un micro et une caméra ouverte. 
• Je comprends que tout ce qui pourrait être confié dans le cadre des échanges et activités du module ne devrait pas être partagé en dehors de mon groupe de discussion ou de ma cohorte de participants.
• Je m’engage à participer à l’ensemble du cycle d’apprentissage de 12 heures afin de recevoir mon certificat.
• Je m’engage à me comporter de manière éthique et professionnelle et à respecter les perspectives, les opinions et les idées des autres.
• Je m’engage à participer pleinement dans les activités et échanges.

Facilitatrices :

Tina Dupuis-Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

Dates et heures des sessions :

Mardi 7 et jeudi 9 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 14 et jeudi 16 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 21 et jeudi 23 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Inscription sur Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../capene-french-pratiques...

Pour toutes questions ou inscription, communiquez avec Nathalie George:
nathalieg@capene.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Sarah Brown

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661213456247?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Date: Saturday November 4 & Saturday November 18, 2023 9am – 12 noon each day
Cost: $75 Total PD hours: 6 hours Location: ONLINE & IN PERSON
Presenters: Heather Bartholomew & Debbie Thompson

Description:  This two-part workshop will empower participants with tools & strategies to communicate with parents, co-workers & interdisciplinary team members, especially when conversations involve opposing opinions, high stakes & when emotions are strong. Debbie & Heather will provide opportunities to practice applying the five steps if having a difficult conversation to challenging scenarios often faced by Early Childhood Educators within their practice. This workshop will be presented in two formats. Morning 1, Saturday November 4 will be held in person at MSVU & morning 2, Saturday November 18 will occur online via Microsoft Teams.
Objectives of this training include; Understanding the value in curiosity over judgement.
Learning the five steps fir having a difficult conversation. & Gaining ideas for tools to support communication with families & other team members.

Presenter Biographies: Heather Bartholomew graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child & Youth Study) & in the twenty plus years since then, has been working with preschoolers. Additionally, she has recently begun working part-time with adults with developmental delays, giving her a broader, across the lifespan perspective on supporting di-verse individuals at any age. She has worked as an Early Childhood Educator, one-to-one support staff & as a resource teacher. For five years, she served as Resource Teacher at the Mount’s Child Study Centre, supporting children with identified special needs &, in particular, delivering programming to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Heather has worked as a Program Implementer in Halifax’s Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program for the past sev-enteen years. She has developed & facilitated workshops on a variety of topics, most frequently relating to Inclusion. Heather is passionate about facilitating positive inclusion experiences & finding effective & efficient strategies to sup-port individual & classroom-wide learning.
Debbie Thompson is a graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University with the Degree in Child & Youth. Debbie started her journey in ECE at Wee Care Developmental centre working as a Developmental teacher in an integrated setting. It was there that she knew she wanted to focus her attention on working with children with special needs. 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.

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Sarah Brown

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661213456247?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Le module Pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue dans les milieux d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un module d’une durée de 12 heures qui a été développé en réponse aux changements que l’on continue d’apporter au Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois (3) sous-modules ont été développés dans l’optique de créer un endroit sécuritaire et éthique permettant d'examiner la nature des stéréotypes et des préjugés. Les modules examinent le privilège et encouragent les participants à réfléchir aux racines historiques et systémiques de la discrimination et du racisme. Les modules reflètent les expériences vécues des personnes qui sont confrontées à ces difficultés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Chaque module est accompagné de travaux d’apprentissage à la maison qui permettront de poursuivre les conversations entre les modules. 

Grâce à une approche réflexive, les participants prendront profondément conscience de leur propre identité et de celle des enfants, des familles et des communautés qu'ils servent.

Avertissement : Les modules ont été développés pour un apprentissage synchrone. Les participants sont tenus de suivre chacun des modules dans l'ordre prédéterminé et avec la même cohorte. L'incapacité à s'engager entraînera une reprise de l'ensemble de la formation. L'objectif des modules est de faire preuve de sensibilité culturelle, les participants doivent donc démontrer cette compréhension tout au long de la formation. Pour ce faire, les participants prévus pour l'apprentissage en ligne doivent travailler à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel, avec un micro et une caméra en état de marche. Pour les rencontres en face à face, les participants doivent être présents pendant toute la durée de la formation.

Module 1 : Donner un visage et poser les bases

Objectifs du module : 

• Comprendre qui sont les Mi’kmaq
• Comprendre qui sont les Acadiens
• Comprendre qui sont les Gaëls
• Comprendre qui sont les Afro-Néo-Écossais
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de la culture
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de l’intersectionnalité 
• Explorer et articuler les intersections entre la race, la nationalité, l’identité de genre et la sexualité.

Le module 1 laisse la place aux quatre (4) cultures historiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse afin de leur permettre de se présenter de façon chargée de sens. Les participants amélioreront leur compréhension des quatre (4) cultures historiques ainsi que de leur langue et leurs croyances. Ils exploreront et mettront en contexte des intersections spécifiques et la manière dont elles sont liées à la culture et à l’identité. 

Module 2 : Visages de la discrimination 

• Explorer et contextualiser nos propres privilèges, nos préjugés et nos opinions
• Explorer et contextualiser la discrimination 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme systémique 
• Explorer la Loi sur les Indiens, les pensionnats, Africville, le racisme au sein de la police, le concept « toutes les vies comptent » et les déterminants sociaux de la santé 
• Explorer et contextualiser les micro agressions 

Le module 2 demande aux participants d’explorer et de contextualiser leurs propres privilèges, stéréotypes, préjugés et opinions. Les participants exploreront les liens avec la discrimination, le racisme et le racisme systémique. Les participants exploreront tout particulièrement le racisme contemporain en Nouvelle-Écosse. 

Module 3 : Visages de la réconciliation 

• Explorer et contextualiser la réconciliation. 
• Explorer la vérité et la réconciliation. 
• Explorer et réviser les appels à l’action en éducation.
• Explorer Black Lives Matter. 
• Explorer et réviser la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant. 
• Explorer le rôle de l’éducateur dans la salle de classe. 
• Explorer les 7 enseignements sacrés comme outils d’apprentissage.
• Explorer le racisme dès la naissance.
• Explorer le cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la N.-É.
• Explorer et exprimer les pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue. 
• Explorer et contextualiser le concept d’être un allié.

Le module 3 offre l’occasion d’explorer les différents types de réconciliation tout en reconnaissant le besoin de passer à l’action immédiatement. Les participants explorent leur propre rôle dans ce travail, en particulier la sensibilité à la culture et à la langue dans le cadre de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, et plus encore le Cadre pédagogique pour l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.  

5 questions pour Eventbrite pour la pré-inscription 

• Je m’engage à participer à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel avec un micro et une caméra ouverte. 
• Je comprends que tout ce qui pourrait être confié dans le cadre des échanges et activités du module ne devrait pas être partagé en dehors de mon groupe de discussion ou de ma cohorte de participants.
• Je m’engage à participer à l’ensemble du cycle d’apprentissage de 12 heures afin de recevoir mon certificat.
• Je m’engage à me comporter de manière éthique et professionnelle et à respecter les perspectives, les opinions et les idées des autres.
• Je m’engage à participer pleinement dans les activités et échanges.

Facilitatrices :

Tina Dupuis-Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

Dates et heures des sessions :

Mardi 7 et jeudi 9 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 14 et jeudi 16 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 21 et jeudi 23 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Inscription sur Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../capene-french-pratiques...

Pour toutes questions ou inscription, communiquez avec Nathalie George:
nathalieg@capene.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Sarah Brown

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661213456247?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Le module Pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue dans les milieux d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un module d’une durée de 12 heures qui a été développé en réponse aux changements que l’on continue d’apporter au Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois (3) sous-modules ont été développés dans l’optique de créer un endroit sécuritaire et éthique permettant d'examiner la nature des stéréotypes et des préjugés. Les modules examinent le privilège et encouragent les participants à réfléchir aux racines historiques et systémiques de la discrimination et du racisme. Les modules reflètent les expériences vécues des personnes qui sont confrontées à ces difficultés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Chaque module est accompagné de travaux d’apprentissage à la maison qui permettront de poursuivre les conversations entre les modules. 

Grâce à une approche réflexive, les participants prendront profondément conscience de leur propre identité et de celle des enfants, des familles et des communautés qu'ils servent.

Avertissement : Les modules ont été développés pour un apprentissage synchrone. Les participants sont tenus de suivre chacun des modules dans l'ordre prédéterminé et avec la même cohorte. L'incapacité à s'engager entraînera une reprise de l'ensemble de la formation. L'objectif des modules est de faire preuve de sensibilité culturelle, les participants doivent donc démontrer cette compréhension tout au long de la formation. Pour ce faire, les participants prévus pour l'apprentissage en ligne doivent travailler à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel, avec un micro et une caméra en état de marche. Pour les rencontres en face à face, les participants doivent être présents pendant toute la durée de la formation.

Module 1 : Donner un visage et poser les bases

Objectifs du module : 

• Comprendre qui sont les Mi’kmaq
• Comprendre qui sont les Acadiens
• Comprendre qui sont les Gaëls
• Comprendre qui sont les Afro-Néo-Écossais
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de la culture
• Explorer et contextualiser notre compréhension de l’intersectionnalité 
• Explorer et articuler les intersections entre la race, la nationalité, l’identité de genre et la sexualité.

Le module 1 laisse la place aux quatre (4) cultures historiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse afin de leur permettre de se présenter de façon chargée de sens. Les participants amélioreront leur compréhension des quatre (4) cultures historiques ainsi que de leur langue et leurs croyances. Ils exploreront et mettront en contexte des intersections spécifiques et la manière dont elles sont liées à la culture et à l’identité. 

Module 2 : Visages de la discrimination 

• Explorer et contextualiser nos propres privilèges, nos préjugés et nos opinions
• Explorer et contextualiser la discrimination 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme 
• Explorer et contextualiser le racisme systémique 
• Explorer la Loi sur les Indiens, les pensionnats, Africville, le racisme au sein de la police, le concept « toutes les vies comptent » et les déterminants sociaux de la santé 
• Explorer et contextualiser les micro agressions 

Le module 2 demande aux participants d’explorer et de contextualiser leurs propres privilèges, stéréotypes, préjugés et opinions. Les participants exploreront les liens avec la discrimination, le racisme et le racisme systémique. Les participants exploreront tout particulièrement le racisme contemporain en Nouvelle-Écosse. 

Module 3 : Visages de la réconciliation 

• Explorer et contextualiser la réconciliation. 
• Explorer la vérité et la réconciliation. 
• Explorer et réviser les appels à l’action en éducation.
• Explorer Black Lives Matter. 
• Explorer et réviser la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant. 
• Explorer le rôle de l’éducateur dans la salle de classe. 
• Explorer les 7 enseignements sacrés comme outils d’apprentissage.
• Explorer le racisme dès la naissance.
• Explorer le cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la N.-É.
• Explorer et exprimer les pratiques sensibles à la culture et à la langue. 
• Explorer et contextualiser le concept d’être un allié.

Le module 3 offre l’occasion d’explorer les différents types de réconciliation tout en reconnaissant le besoin de passer à l’action immédiatement. Les participants explorent leur propre rôle dans ce travail, en particulier la sensibilité à la culture et à la langue dans le cadre de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, et plus encore le Cadre pédagogique pour l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.  

5 questions pour Eventbrite pour la pré-inscription 

• Je m’engage à participer à partir d'un ordinateur opérationnel avec un micro et une caméra ouverte. 
• Je comprends que tout ce qui pourrait être confié dans le cadre des échanges et activités du module ne devrait pas être partagé en dehors de mon groupe de discussion ou de ma cohorte de participants.
• Je m’engage à participer à l’ensemble du cycle d’apprentissage de 12 heures afin de recevoir mon certificat.
• Je m’engage à me comporter de manière éthique et professionnelle et à respecter les perspectives, les opinions et les idées des autres.
• Je m’engage à participer pleinement dans les activités et échanges.

Facilitatrices :

Tina Dupuis-Primeau et Laurie Buekenhoudt

Dates et heures des sessions :

Mardi 7 et jeudi 9 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 14 et jeudi 16 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Mardi 21 et jeudi 23 novembre 2023 de 18h30 à 20h30 (en ligne)

Inscription sur Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../capene-french-pratiques...

Pour toutes questions ou inscription, communiquez avec Nathalie George:
nathalieg@capene.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Sarah Brown

B de Guzman

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-661213456247?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Date: Thursday November 23 (6:30 – 9pm), Saturday December 9, 2023 (9am -1pm), Saturday January 20, 2024 (9am-1pm). In person for all, (with online possible if stormy weather).
Cost: $115 Total PD hours: 10.5 hrs Location: IN PERSON Presenters: Shari Ridgewell & Denise Stone
Description:  This workshop series will provide program leaders (e.g., pedagogical, Directors, Board Members, etc.) the opportunity to understand & implement change within their organization. Given the current context of early learning & child care, managing the realities of change can be challenging, especially with so many competing priorities.
Through reflection, facilitated discussion & activities, participants will explore concepts of leadership, identify actions to create hospitable environments for change, & assess their organizational readiness for implementing evidence-based change.
Participants will create a plan that includes their next steps in facilitating change within the context of their own early learning environments.
Participants will Gain an understanding of the concept of leadership in today's changing early childhood systems, Identify actions that will create a positive environment for achieving change; & Develop a next step plan for realizing their vision for children & families


Presenter Biographies: Shari Ridgewell, M.Ed. is an early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience in the field. She has worked with all age groups; as child care administrator; an early childhood education consultant; a train-er of early childhood students; professional development provider & as an advocate for high quality inclusive child care. She recently retired from the Nova Scotia Government after 22 years working in licensing, program consulting, & policy development. In her last 5 years of public service, she coordinated the initial implementation of the Pyramid Model in Nova Scotia & continues as a member of the Provincial Pyramid Model Leadership Team. Shari continues to support the social emotional development & well-being of all young children in her consulting work with the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Denise Stone is an early childhood professional with over 40 years of experience working in the early learning & child care sector. Some of her experiences include, early intervention, child care management, licensing, & post secondary course delivery & workshop facilitation. Prior to her retirement from the provincial government in 2021, Denise held several positions during her 20 years as a civil servant. Over the course of her career, Denise’s focus has always been to ensure the provision of high quality early learning & child care experiences for children & their families, & supporting professionalism within the sector.

Date:  Saturday November 25 (9am –12noon) & Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (6-9 pm) Cost: $75
Total PD hours: 6 PD hours Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison

Description:  Emerging from growing hardships– caused by pandemics, mass shootings, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, inflation, poverty, racism, illness, & accidents, children's development can be impacted. Research shows early exposure to such stressors can alter brain development & have long-term consequences for learning, well-being, & health. As Early Childhood Educators, you play a significant role in young children's social, emotional, & cognitive development. There-fore, it is essential to understand resiliency & to build a toolbox that supports children through such challenging times.
Through open discussion, group discussion, videos, & a review of current research, we will look at adversity & discuss what reliance is & is not. We will review why teaching children resiliency is critical, especially for Early Childhood Educa-tors. & finally, we will discuss evidence-based strategies to ensure Early Educators continue to develop & expand their toolkits. Objectives: To further understand how Early Educators can support the development of attachment relationships. To further explore how, why, & what programs Early Educators need to develop & promote childhood resiliency.
To provide dedicated professionals with new knowledge, hands-on strategies, & practical techniques to ensure the children they work with thrive, despite ongoing crises.


Presenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is currently completing a Master of Social Work-er degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male childhood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on mens' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, mens' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, systems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model. Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children & families when they are provided education, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredients in

Date:  Saturday November 25 (9am –12noon) & Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (6-9 pm) Cost: $75
Total PD hours: 6 PD hours Location: ONLINE Presenters: Karen Carey & Colin Morrison

Description:  Emerging from growing hardships– caused by pandemics, mass shootings, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, inflation, poverty, racism, illness, & accidents, children's development can be impacted. Research shows early exposure to such stressors can alter brain development & have long-term consequences for learning, well-being, & health. As Early Childhood Educators, you play a significant role in young children's social, emotional, & cognitive development. There-fore, it is essential to understand resiliency & to build a toolbox that supports children through such challenging times.
Through open discussion, group discussion, videos, & a review of current research, we will look at adversity & discuss what reliance is & is not. We will review why teaching children resiliency is critical, especially for Early Childhood Educa-tors. & finally, we will discuss evidence-based strategies to ensure Early Educators continue to develop & expand their toolkits. Objectives: To further understand how Early Educators can support the development of attachment relationships. To further explore how, why, & what programs Early Educators need to develop & promote childhood resiliency.
To provide dedicated professionals with new knowledge, hands-on strategies, & practical techniques to ensure the children they work with thrive, despite ongoing crises.


Presenter Biographies: Colin Morrison has over 20 years’ experience working with children, youth & families in the mental health field. Colin has served primarily as youth care worker & case coordinator for families & children in the Child & Family Day Treatment Program at the IWK. He has extensive experience in developing & implementing skill groups with children, particularly in the area of emotional regulation, & providing supportive counselling to families. Colin is currently completing a Master of Social Work-er degree at Dalhousie University, & is working on a thesis related to male childhood sexual abuse, & the impacts of "toxic masculinity" on mens' help seeking behaviours. He has a keen interest in trauma focused therapy, attachment theory, mens' health, & issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Carey has over 15 years’ experience working with children, youth & families as a social worker, youth care worker, case coordinator, in home support worker & direct care practitioner. Through evidence based & best practice methods, Karen is a strong advocate for the children, youth & families. Although Karen has strong roots in attachment theory, systems theory, positive parenting, trauma & resilience; her personal philosophy is to promote mental, physical & emotional health/wellbeing though a solution focused & social learning model. Together Colin & Karen have seen positive & long lasting benefits for children & families when they are provided education, strategies, guidance, empathy & support. They see effective communication & open collaboration as the key ingredients in

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 all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants
-I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
-I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
-I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Session Dates and Times:

Face to face delivery Saturday December 2 & Sunday December 3 from 9-4

To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/700214328907?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: Thursday November 23 (6:30 – 9pm), Saturday December 9, 2023 (9am -1pm), Saturday January 20, 2024 (9am-1pm). In person for all, (with online possible if stormy weather).
Cost: $115 Total PD hours: 10.5 hrs Location: IN PERSON Presenters: Shari Ridgewell & Denise Stone
Description:  This workshop series will provide program leaders (e.g., pedagogical, Directors, Board Members, etc.) the opportunity to understand & implement change within their organization. Given the current context of early learning & child care, managing the realities of change can be challenging, especially with so many competing priorities.
Through reflection, facilitated discussion & activities, participants will explore concepts of leadership, identify actions to create hospitable environments for change, & assess their organizational readiness for implementing evidence-based change.
Participants will create a plan that includes their next steps in facilitating change within the context of their own early learning environments.
Participants will Gain an understanding of the concept of leadership in today's changing early childhood systems, Identify actions that will create a positive environment for achieving change; & Develop a next step plan for realizing their vision for children & families


Presenter Biographies: Shari Ridgewell, M.Ed. is an early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience in the field. She has worked with all age groups; as child care administrator; an early childhood education consultant; a train-er of early childhood students; professional development provider & as an advocate for high quality inclusive child care. She recently retired from the Nova Scotia Government after 22 years working in licensing, program consulting, & policy development. In her last 5 years of public service, she coordinated the initial implementation of the Pyramid Model in Nova Scotia & continues as a member of the Provincial Pyramid Model Leadership Team. Shari continues to support the social emotional development & well-being of all young children in her consulting work with the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Denise Stone is an early childhood professional with over 40 years of experience working in the early learning & child care sector. Some of her experiences include, early intervention, child care management, licensing, & post secondary course delivery & workshop facilitation. Prior to her retirement from the provincial government in 2021, Denise held several positions during her 20 years as a civil servant. Over the course of her career, Denise’s focus has always been to ensure the provision of high quality early learning & child care experiences for children & their families, & supporting professionalism within the sector.

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Aram Kim
 
Trina Brooks

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Aram Kim
 
Trina Brooks

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Aram Kim
 
Trina Brooks

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Aram Kim
 
Trina Brooks

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

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

Moving & Learning Across the Curriculum

The domains of child development — physical,
social/emotional, and cognitive — are so
intertwined in the early years that a child can’t
learn something in one domain without
learning something in the others. To truly
educate the whole child, we must recognize
children as thinking, feeling, moving human
beings who learn through all their senses. In
this workshop, participants explore activities
that will offer children meaningful and
long-lasting educational experiences in art,
language arts, mathematics, music, science and
social studies.

Facilitator: Rae Pica           Cost: $23.00 (tax included)

Preregistration required-submit the ECDSC registration form by January 3rd.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides 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:

Aram Kim
 
Trina Brooks

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 (online), 9:00am-1:00pm

Session 4: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks
 

Aram Kim

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 4: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks
 

Aram Kim

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 4: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks
 

Aram Kim

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 4: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks
 

Aram Kim

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 4: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

 If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at circulation@nscece.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 are 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 1provides 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 2requires 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 3provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

Pre-registration agreements

• I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
• I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants.
• I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
• I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
• I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

Facilitators:

Liz Hicks
 

Aram Kim

Session Dates and Times:

Session 1:Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 3: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 4: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 (online), 6:30pm-8:30pm

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

Inuit Stories


Michael Kusugak’s own story is equally as
fascinating as those he takes pen to paper. He
grew up living in igloos, sod huts, and tents. He
travelled by dog team following the caribou or
living on the sea ice so that his family could hunt
seals, whales, walrus, and catch fish to eat. In
this captivating presentation, Michael weaves
traditional stories passed down from his elders
with his life stories.

A Promise is a Promise


Michael Kusugak is a natural storyteller who has
an easy rapport with audiences. He uses personal
anecdotes of living in the Canadian Arctic and
incorporates traditional spirit creatures into his
stories to draw out lessons for modern life. His
manner and stories will expand understanding of
the Inuit beyond stereotypes of igloos, nose-rubbing,
and whale blubber.

Facilitator: Michael Kusugak           Cost: $34.50 (tax included) (snack provided)

Preregistration required-submit the ECDSC registration form by March 1st.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fpexz3sp9w

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants. 

Facilitator: Justine MacDonald

Fee: TBA

Deadline to register: TBA

4 April 2024 – Intro to Photography – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

6 April 2024 – Photo walk – Kentville, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(Optional – participants receive an additional two hours of PD)

18 April 2024 – Visual Storytelling – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

2May 2024 – Documentation – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please Note Our new payment process (September 2023)

1. Credit card or VISA Debit payment
2. Cheque
3. Cash
(Instructions below)

- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted), not simply postmarked by the deadline.
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least 1 week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.

Please contact  sara.graves@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

*please keep our workshop guidelines in mind* https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/kingstec-guidelines.asp

To Register: Opening Soon

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  This is certainly true of images on documentation panels or those used to market your program online.

 In this three-session, online workshop, you will:

1.      Learn the basics of composition and what goes into creating an interesting image (Week 1)

2.      Develop ideas to incorporate photography and visual storytelling into your program (Week 2)

3.      Learn the ethics and best practices of using photographs in documentation and marketing. (Week 3)

Participants may also take part in an optional “photo walk” to get hands on help and practice with your camera. (April6th, 10:00am, Kentville. Details TBC during the first session based on participant feedback.)

Each session will be followed by homework—a practical activity with feedback from the facilitator and fellow participants.