Learning Opportunities for Early Learning Professionals
Covering January – June 2015
Produced by Kathy Boelsma, Early Literacy Specialist
Diane Bennett, Raising the Bar Coordinator
Webinars and Blogs
Professional Social Networking
Welcome to Sunflower Storytime - a
great resource for toddler early literacy
programming.
http://bit.ly/1x5rNgB
How Documenting Children’s Learning is
Much More than Display: Reflecting
Teachers’ and Children’s Thinking, by
Susan Stacey
http://bit.ly/1y1Ekpc
Technology and Digital Media in the Early
Years: Big Ideas, Best Practices, and
Future Directions, by Chip Donohue,
Ph.D.
http://bit.ly/1DIcPV9
Early Childhood Program Business 101:
Basic Business Planning for Growth and
Sustainability, by Janice Lopez
http://bit.ly/1E3G6Hg
Raising the Bar Facebook Page
http://on.fb.me/1ylPJAH
Early Literacy for Early Years Professionals
Facebook Page
http://on.fb.me/1y1FBg0
Professional Reading and Writing
New Red Flags Document (October 2014)
http://bit.ly/1G1RTKR
How Learning Happens
http://bit.ly/1C4sfRj
For ECE’s
http://bit.ly/1G1SsnT
For Home Child Care Providers
http://bit.ly/1zi8INN
Professional Calendar for Early Learning Professionals
Covering January – June 2015
Workshops and Conferences
ABC ‘s of Emergent Literacy: Part 5 and
Part 6, presented by Kathy Boelsma, ELS
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Carleton Place Child Care
Services, 3 Francis Street, Carleton Place
Teaching Literacy Throughout the Day (part 5)
Literacy Outdoors, in the Community and at
Home (part 6)
Call 613-283-0095 ext 300 to register!
Kids have Stress Too
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
6:30 - 8:30pm
Location: CROW, 91 Cornelia St. West
Smiths Falls
What are the signs of stress in children?
Come out and learn some strategies to
help the children you work with relax and
cope with stress.
Call 613-283-0095 ext 300 to register!
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen
Tuesday, April 14, 21 & 28, 2015
6:30—8:30 pm
Location: Stewart School, Perth
A three session workshop focusing on
helping one learn to listen, communicate
and engage cooperation with children.
Call 613-283-0095 ext 300 to register!
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Learning Opportunities for Early Learning Professionals
Covering January – June 2015
Produced by Kathy Boelsma, Early Literacy Specialist
Diane Bennett, Raising the Bar Coordinator
Workshops and Conferences
Good Discipline, Good Kids
Wednesday, March 25 & April 1, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
Location: CROW, 91 Cornelia St. W
A two session workshop to help
you learn to listen, communicate
and understand a child’s concerns and to
encourage cooperation.
Call 613-283-0095 ext 300 to register!
Tips for Twos
Thursday, May 28, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
Location: Carleton Place Childcare
Services, 3 Francis St.
Understanding and dealing with toddler
behaviours.
Call 613-283-0095 ext 300 to register!
Good Discipline, Good Kids (2 sessions)
Tuesday, May 26 & June 2, 2015
6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Mississippi Mills Public Library
(Almonte Branch)
A workshop to help you learn how to
listen, communicate, and understand a
child’s concerns and to encourage
cooperation.
Call 613-283-0095 ext 300 to register!
Workshops and Conferences
“Beyond Teamwork” for Directors and
Supervisors, workshop by Jennifer
DeBruin
Wed, June 3, 2015 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location to be determined (Carleton Place)
Focus: Strengthening Workplace Relations
through Collaboration.
More information coming soon!
Self-study or study groups
For Self Study: Reflective Practice,
Principle 4 Philosophy, values, goals and
approach
 What is our image of children? What do
Video and/or audio resources
Watch this video and read the tip sheet.
Fostering Children's Thinking Skills
http://1.usa.gov/17LoAge
LELCCA Events and Conferences
Positive Discipline with Ron Morrish
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
Location: To be Determined, Carleton
Place
Watch for the poster coming soon!
we want for children?
 What is the role of early childhood
educators and other early learning
practitioners in supporting children's
development and learning?
 What is the role of families within the
program? What do families want for
their children?
 Do our day-to-day practices reflect our
understanding and values about
children, our role, and the role
of families?
http://bit.ly/1KNB1r7
For self-study read this article:
Managing your emotions at work:
http://bit.ly/1zig0kL
Professional Calendar for Early Learning Professionals
Covering January – June 2015
12th Biennial Early Learning & Child Care
Conference
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Keynote Address: Martin Liberio,
Place-Making: creating places where
amazing experiences happen.
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