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It’s FINALLY here! I am so extremely excited to be able to offer to you, for the first time, Nurturing Play and Beyond, intentionally designed to address a significant gap in accessible, high-quality, and regularly recurring school-age child care training in British Columbia. I’m sure you can agree—IT’S ABOUT TIME! Enrol here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gb3MPN2g Message me for $50 off discount code valid until July 18th. Course Details: Start Date: Saturday, August 10 Duration: 27 Professional Development Hours Format: Self-led modules combined with live Zoom sessions Cost: $270 CAD Certificate: Awarded upon completion Why Take This Course: Fill the Gap: Created by experienced educators, this course aims to provide the comprehensive training that has been missing in our Province (since the beginning of time). Learn and Grow: Over 4 weeks, you’ll engage in 9 intentionally designed modules that cover essential aspects of child care, informed by the BC Early Learning Framework, trauma-informed practices, and decades of expert experience. Flexible and Collaborative: With a hybrid model, you’ll benefit from both self-led learning and facilitated sessions, offering a balanced and engaging learning experience. In other words, this course is designed to be an engaging, practical and responsive to the needs of todays dynamic, often busy educators. Tony Tsang wrote module five: Trauma informed practice. He will be co-facilitating with me too! Chris Ryan put his learning design skills to the test and the results are stunning! This course is a collaborative effort by the School Age Child Care Association of BC and the BC Early Years Professional Development Hub, funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. Learnbase is responsible for making the course an engaging, intuitive hybrid online experience, and they made the sweet edits on the video below! Together, we are committed to providing you with the tools and knowledge to enhance your skills and impact in the field of child care. Still have more questions? Watch the video for the full scoop! Cheers, Tyler Summers, ECE #earlyyears #professionaldevelopment #schoolagechildcare #ece #education #lifelonglearning #traumainformedpractice

🌱 Empowering Educators in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)🌱 On the journey of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), educators play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our children. The impact of a passionate, well-trained educator can transform the early learning experience, fostering a love for learning and laying the groundwork for lifelong success. Here are some ways we can empower our ECCE educators to ensure they are equipped to provide the best care and education: 1. Ongoing Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities for educators help them stay updated with the latest research, teaching strategies, and tools. Workshops, seminars, and online courses can be great avenues for professional growth. 2. Collaborative Learning Communities: Encouraging educators to form networks and communities where they can share experiences, challenges, and best practices fosters a supportive environment and promotes collective growth. 3. Access to Resources: Providing educators with the necessary teaching materials, technology, and resources ensures they can create engaging and effective learning experiences for young children. 4. Emotional and Mental Well-being: Supporting the emotional and mental health of educators is crucial. Regular counseling sessions, stress management workshops, and a positive work environment can help maintain their well-being. 5. Recognition and Appreciation: Celebrating the hard work and dedication of ECCE educators boosts their morale and motivation. Recognition programs, awards, and simple gestures of appreciation go a long way. 6. Parental Engagement Training: Educators should be equipped with strategies to engage and collaborate with parents effectively. Building strong partnerships with families enhances the overall learning experience for children. By investing in our educators, we are investing in the future of our children. Let’s ensure that our ECCE educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECCE #TeacherEmpowerment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #ChildDevelopment #SupportEducators #InvestInTeachers

👶 The Importance of Early Childhood Education 👶 Investing in early childhood education sets the foundation for lifelong learning. Discover how ACTT’s training programs can help you make a difference! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ACTT #TeacherTraining #FoundationForLearning

Here is a great article that I found discussing the importance of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in Early Childhood Education. https://lnkd.in/dPSCRbYn

Click on the link to listen to our #GESS Webinar. ‘The Changing World of Early Yesrs Education. Providing a Foundation for the Future.’ In the Webinar we explore strategies to transform early childhood education Pam Mundy

Attention Head Start Stakeholders! Important updates from the Office of Head Start (OHS) were released at the end of June. A new Information Memorandum provides crucial guidance on strengthening program practices and policies. This memorandum emphasizes the importance of maintaining high-quality services and the well-being of our children and families. Key Highlights: *Strengthening Program Practices: Enhance your program's effectiveness with evidence-based strategies. *Policy Updates: Stay informed about the latest policies to ensure compliance and excellence. *Focus on Well-Being: Prioritize the mental and physical health of children and families in your care. Read the full memorandum here: https://lnkd.in/dVSV5dzA Dedication and commitment to providing top-notch services are what make Head Start a cornerstone in early childhood education. Let's continue to uphold our high standards and make a positive impact in our communities! #HeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PolicyUpdate #ProgramQuality #ChildWellBeing #OHS

Last week's edition of the Schools Bulletin featured a half term message from Rachael Wardell Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning. If you've not had a chance to read it yet, then click the link below. https://lnkd.in/deg7uAcB #education #educationservices #NoOneLeftBehind

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) lays the foundation for a child's future learning, development, and success. Teachers must ensure their carefulness in shaping young minds during this critical phase. What should teachers do for every child at this stage? 1. *Care and Nurture Teachers should provide a safe, nurturing environment that fosters emotional security, trust, and well-being. 2. Facilitate Learning Teachers should design engaging, play-based learning experiences that promote cognitive development, creativity, and exploration. 3. Observe and Assess Every teacher ahould make sure they observe, document, and assess children's progress to inform instruction, identify needs, and support individualized development. 4. Partner with Families Teachers must collaborate with parents and caregivers to share information, provide support, and promote continuity between home and school environments. 5. Lead by Example Teachers should serve as positive role models, demonstrating values, social skills, and behaviors that shape children's character and social-emotional development. 6. Advocate for Children Teachers should advocate for children's rights, interests, and needs, ensuring their voices are heard and their potentials are realized. Want to add to the list? Drop your opinion in the comment section. Follow SOAR Educational Institute for more valuable content on education and ECCE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeachersMatter #ECEC

As a parent, have you ever wondered what early childhood education and care (ECEC) setting should be like? Here are a few things you should know: - *Play-based learning*: ECEC should focus on play-based learning, which helps your child develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. - *Qualified educators*: ECEC settings should have qualified educators who create a nurturing environment for your child to grow and learn. - *Health and safety*: ECEC settings should follow strict health and safety guidelines to ensure your child's well-being. - *Communication is key*: Your child's educators should keep you informed about their daily activities, meals, and sleep routines. - *Partnership with parents*: ECEC settings encourage parents to participate in their child's learning journey. Stay involved, ask questions, and celebrate your child's milestones! #ECEC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment

Every day, CELA talks to early education professionals who recognise they need to learn more about understanding and supporting children's behaviour. Building the skills to manage these big behaviours not only enhances outcomes for children but also supports the well-being of teachers and educators. We collaborated with child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to design in-person and online training that empowers director, educators and teachers with an evidence-informed framework to help navigate behaviours that challenge. This course is for any early education professional who wants to feel more empowered in their practice when engaging children while protecting your personal wellbeing. This is just one way that CELA is building the professional capacity of our sector to deliver high quality services that set children and families up for success. We are working with state and federal governments to highlight the power of professional development to lift the capacity of our whole sector and unlock the potential of early education and care. Our sector specialists can deliver training tailored to the needs of your service. Check out CELA’s website to find out more: https://buff.ly/401t2EZ #ozearlyed #preschool #daycare #fdc