Workshops

 

 

Early childhood educators in Nova Scotia can easily find and access a wide variety of professional development workshops and training opportunities by scrolling through our calendar of workshops or by searching specific topics. Please contact the site hosting the workshop to get registration details.

Please Note: For Online Learning Workshops

NSCC, MSVU, CAPENÉ and Jane Norman College occasionally offer online professional development workshops. Online workshops allow you the convenience of taking professional development without leaving home.  Our online workshops are live, and participants will interact with the facilitator and other participants in real time.

Online workshops have specific technical requirements, and participants are required to have access to a computer with a good internet connection, as well as microphone and audio capabilities. You must also have a working email address to receive login and password links to the workshop.  There may be other workshop requirements, so please check all workshop guidelines to ensure you are able to take part before you register for online training.

Upcoming Workshops

April 22, 2025
  • NSCC SWF Community of Practice - Designing Spaces

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    April 22, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    NSCC SWF

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  • NSCC Cumberland-CC&C Module 4: Connecting Learning Goals, Learning Objectives, and Strategies

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    April 22, 2025  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Online

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

    Join us for this professional learning module designed to deepen your understanding of Learning Goals and Learning Objectives for children and the Learning Strategies offered by Educators.  We will explore how they are represented in the NSELCF: Capable, Confident, and Curious and their critical influence for early learning and childcare programming. Additionally, this session will demonstrate connections between the goals, objectives, and strategies and the early learning principles and practices of Module 3 and provide educators opportunities for practice and to increase familiarity for implementation. This interactive module includes time for thoughtful reflection, engaging and collaborative conversation as educators examine foundational knowledge and practical implementation to support optimal child development and learning.  Whether you're new to the field or an experienced educator, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies to support your growth and practice.

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

    April 22nd 6:30pm-9:00pm & April 24th 6:30pm-9:00pm

    Facilitators: Jane MacKenzie & LeaAnne Joudrie

    To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1272489954709?aff=oddtdtcreator

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April 24, 2025
  • NSCC Cumberland-CC&C Module 4: Connecting Learning Goals, Learning Objectives, and Strategies

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    April 24, 2025  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Online

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

    Join us for this professional learning module designed to deepen your understanding of Learning Goals and Learning Objectives for children and the Learning Strategies offered by Educators.  We will explore how they are represented in the NSELCF: Capable, Confident, and Curious and their critical influence for early learning and childcare programming. Additionally, this session will demonstrate connections between the goals, objectives, and strategies and the early learning principles and practices of Module 3 and provide educators opportunities for practice and to increase familiarity for implementation. This interactive module includes time for thoughtful reflection, engaging and collaborative conversation as educators examine foundational knowledge and practical implementation to support optimal child development and learning.  Whether you're new to the field or an experienced educator, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies to support your growth and practice.

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

    April 22nd 6:30pm-9:00pm & April 24th 6:30pm-9:00pm

    Facilitators: Jane MacKenzie & LeaAnne Joudrie

    To register, click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1272489954709?aff=oddtdtcreator

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May 3, 2025
  • NSCC Kingstec - Your Culture Empowers Your Practice

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    May 3, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    NSCC Kingstec - Online Workshop 'Your Culture Empowers Your Practice: Practical Strategies for Newcomer Early Childhood Educators'
    Saturday, May 3rd ⋅9:00am – 12:00pm

    Description: Come join us online for this workshop designed to empower early childhood educators, especially those who are newcomers to the area or those working with newcomer ECEs, families, and children, to harness the rich cultural diversity they bring into the learning environment.

    Facilitator: Cynthia Urtubia

    Cynthia is an exceptional Early Childhood Educator, originally from Chile and living in Nova Scotia for the last six years. 

    Cynthia is a faculty member with NSCC e-Campus, where she enjoys connecting with students and supporting them in achieving their goals. 

    With over 15 years in early childhood education and a background in curriculum development, she has been in this field in various contexts and capacities. 

    Cynthia is particularly interested in exploring opportunities that make ECE programs responsive to diverse cultural backgrounds. Newcomer early childhood educators bring a unique perspective that enriches the curriculum in many ways. 

    Outside of work, Cynthia loves to connect with the community and explore the beautiful places this province has to offer. "I am in love with the stunning Nova Scotia landscape".

    Fee: $30

    Deadline to register: April 25,  2025

    This workshop will be facilitated on-line. Requirements:

      • Internet
      • PC (Desktop or laptop)
      • Access to email (we’ll send you a link to the session)

      Registered participants will receive detailed instructions and may request a practice session to test your technology prior to the first session.

      It is the participants’ responsibility to make sure their equipment, including headphones, will work with the session. As per our policy, refunds will not be issued less than one week before the workshop.

    Please Note Our Payment Process 

    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 ONE WEEK 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  nova.jones@nscc.ca or justine.macdonald@nscc.ca  for more details.

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

    To Register: https://bit.ly/ecdscregistration

    Organizer: Early Years Professional Development
    Early Years Professional Development

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  • NSCC SWF Learning with Mi'kma'ki (Strait Campus)

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    May 3, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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