The Halton Resource Connection Professional Learning Calendar September-December 2014 Supporting Quality Care and Learning for all Children and Youth The Halton Resource Connection is a program of the Milton Community Resource Centre in partnership with Halton Region 905-875-4600 The Halton Resource Connection www.thrc.ca Check Out Our Website! Have you created your personal website access account at THRC? www.thrc.ca Have you signed up for your THRC website account? By creating your own THRC account you can browse through the upcoming events and sign up to participate in the workshops! Click on Register and follow the prompts to create your own THRC account! Website Features of THRC How to view the Lending Library inventory Access “Resources and Equipment” to view the lending library inventory Complete list of inventory in PDF files. How to check my Professional Learning Bookings Login in your account at www.thrc.ca and access your current registrations. If you do not see your registration please contact Serena at 905-875-4600 ext. 101 Registration Information For workshops offered by other agencies, registration will be noted with the event information throughout the calendar. The Halton Resource Connection Halton Region How to register for a THRC Workshop: How to register for a Halton Region PSST Workshop: Online Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca. Follow the Professional Development menu to the calendar of events. Pay through PayPal. In Person: Visit us with your completed registration form and payment. By Mail: Forward your registration form and payment to: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Ontario, L9T 0H8 By Phone: Registration accepted by telephone for credit card payments only. 905-875-4600 ext. 101 Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, debit, cash or cheque (payable to Milton Community Resource Centre) For workshops with a cost: Complete the registration information on the bottom of the flyer, and either email the credit card info to Jo Anne Elsbury, or mail/drop-off the registration form to Jo Anne Elsbury before the advertised registration deadline. Flyers are available at www.halton.ca/psst. For workshops without a cost: Contact Jo Anne Elsbury by e-mail [email protected] or by phone 905-825-6000 ext. 2539 to register before the advertised registration deadline. By Mail or Drop-off: Forward your registration form and payment to: Jo Anne Elsbury Halton Region, Children’s Services 690 Dorval Dr. 5th Floor., Oakville Ontario, L6K 3X9 Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque (payable to Halton Region) Refund Policy Should you be unable to attend, it will result in a loss of payment. Substitutions are welcome, please call to change the name of the attendee. In the unlikely event that THRC cancels the event, workshop fees will be reimbursed in full. Confirmation A confirmation e-mail will automatically be sent once you have registered online. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail contact us by e-mail [email protected] or by phone 905-875-4600 ext. 141. Refund Policy Should you be unable to attend, a full refund will be given if Halton Region (PSST) is notified at least seven (7) working days in advance of the event. If an individual cannot attend, substitutions are welcome, please call to change the name of the attendee. In the unlikely event that Halton Region (PSST Team) cancels the event, workshop fees will be reimbursed in full. Confirmation A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your registration and payment information has been received. If you have any questions please contact Jo Anne Elsbury by e-mail [email protected] or by phone 905-825-6000 ext. 2539. Webinar™ Webinar workshops allow you to participate in a training session from the comfort of your own computer at work or home. What do you need for a Webinar™ session? Requirements: Access to a computer (headset recommended). If you do not have a microphone and speakers on your computer you will need to di al in by telephone. Some area codes may incur long distances charges, check with your provider. How to Register: Follow the same process for registration as listed on page one (1). A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you once registration is complete. You will receive an additional e-mail from Webinar™ within a week of the session informing you of the login process, and your access code. Instructions: Please log-in to the meeting 20 minutes early. The meeting location will be available at a specified time. If you attempt to log-in earlier than that time the link will not function. The meeting plugin will automatically be installed on your computer to allow you to participate (this is an automatic process, follow the prompts as instructed). The process should take only a few minutes to complete. Upcoming Webinar™ Sessions September 18 Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) 30 Introduction to Quality First October November 11 Occupational Standards for Administrators December 9 Introduction to Quality First 16 Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) This symbol indicates a Webinar™ event! Look for it in our calendar! Professional Learning Events 2014 September October 9 Reliability Check-In Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) Center Model Level / 1 Reliability Check-In School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) Center Model and School Age Model Level / 10 Support the Emergent Journey for Leaders 2 Introduction to Reflective Practice Center Model and School Age Model Level 11 Creating, Engaging, Outdoor Learning Environments using Loose Parts 8 Duty to Report 17 Supervisor’s Connection—How Does Learning Happen? (EDU) 8 Coaching Network Center Model and School Age Model Level / 17 Mentoring Circles 15 Introduction to Quality Inclusive Education (QIE) Center Model Level School Age Model Level 18 Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) Center Model and School Age Model Level 16 Let’s Make Music Together (Music Lesson) 20 First Aid/CPR 17 School Age Conference 23 Reliability Check-In Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) Center Model Level / 21 Coaching Network Center Model and School Age Model Level 23 Support the Emergent Journey for Leaders 22 In-Depth Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS) Center Model Level School Age Model Level 24 It All Starts with Attachment 23 Examining School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) Center Model Level School Age Model Level 25 Examining Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) Center Model Level 23 Fill Your Bucket 26 Providing Quality Support to ECE Students Center Model and School Age Model Level 29 Cradling Literacy-Online 30 Introduction to Quality First Center Model and School Age Model Level / 28-30 Continuing the Emergent Curriculum Journey Professional Learning Events 2014 November December 5 Supervisor’s Guidebook Center Model and School Age Model Level 1 Cradling Literacy-Online 6 Fostering Social Competence 2 Coaching Network Center Model and School Age Model Level / 11 Occupational Standards for Administrators Center Model Level 3 Introduction to Reflective Practice Center Model and School Age Model Level 12 DNA Workshop 4 Developmental Assets 13 Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale (POEMS) 4 Examining Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) Center Model Level 13 Supervisor’s Connection—CECE Continuous Professional Learning 9 Introduction to Quality First Center Model and School Age Model Level 13 Mentoring Circles 10 Reflective Practice II Center Model and School Age Model Level 14 Reliability Check-In Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS) Center Model and School Age Model Level / 11 Coaching Network Center Model and School Age Model Level 18 Coaching Resonant Connections and Dynamic Goal Setting Center Model and School Age Model Level 16 19 Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) Center Model and School Age Model Level 25 Achieving Quality Outcomes through Coaching Partnerships Centre Model and School Age Model Level 25 Supporting the Emergent Journey of Infant & Toddler Educators 26 Partners in Quality (PIQ) Center Model and School Age Model Level / Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) Center Model and School Age Model Level Workshop Focus Colour Legend Environment/Curriculum Interactions/Communication Administration/Supervision Inclusion/Diversity Professionalism Health & Safety AECEO Visit www.thrc.ca for full workshop details September 2014 Sunday 7 14 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 Reliability Check-In ITERS-R Support the Emergent Journey for Leaders 16 17 Supervisor’s Connection 18 Caregiver Interaction Scale 19 20 First Aid/CPR 25 Examining ITERS-R 26 Providing Quality Support to ECE Students 27 15 Creating, Engaging, Outdoor Learning Environments using Loose Parts Mentoring Circles 21 22 23 Reliability Check-In ECERS-R 24 It All Starts with Attachment Support the Emergent Journey for Leaders 28 29 Cradling LiteracyOnline 30 31 Introduction to Quality First Reliability Check-In Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) Centre Model II & III September 9, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am These sessions are an important part of the Quality First process as they reinforce the consistent use of the tool by all observers. Through active discussion participants will reinforce past learning and support the development of best practice guidelines. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Support the Emergent Journey for Leaders Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: August 26, 2014 September 10, 2014 9:30 pm - 11:00 am As a leader, your role in supporting the emergent curriculum journey of educators in the organization is essential. You as well, are experiencing your own journey of emergent curriculum and may require supports to help you lead the way in your organization. This discussion group experience promotes exploration, growth, and learning together through dialogue; in Susan Stacey’s words to “seek, sense and share our knowledge with others”. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: No Cost Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: September 9, 2014 Creating, Engaging, Outdoor Learning Environments using Loose Parts September 11, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This workshop encourages educators to look at their outdoor environments a little differently. How can the learning opportunities and level of engagement of children be enhanced in outdoor environments. What materials and dispositions do educators need in order to foster inquiry through active, creative and meaningful play opportunities? Come to this workshop to explore these ideas and concepts. Location Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Glenorchy/Dakota Cost: $5 (Includes HST) Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: August 28, 2014 Supervisor’s Connection—How Does Learning Happen? (EDU) September 17, 2014 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Ministry of Education’s document “How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years” provides the early learning community with an essential and fundamental guide to how learning takes place and what this means for curriculum development. Join us in this session to enhance your understanding of the document, to critically reflect on its intentions and explore how it can be integrated into your program. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville South Auditorium Cost: THRC Members: $15 THRC Non-Members: $25 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 3, 2014 Mentoring Circles September 17, 2014 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Graduates from the Mentoring Pairs for Child Cares (MPCC) are continuing to provide networking sessions across Halton for all supervisors. Mentoring circles will be provided throughout Halton on a monthly basis. Each session begins with a formal networking topic chosen from the Occupational Standards for Administrators and followed by an informal discussion. You will have opportunities to share, discuss and get support in your role as supervisor in the everyday challenges of running your program. The focus of this session will be communication. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville South Auditorium Cost: No Cost Registration: [email protected] Registration Deadline: September 3, 2014 Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) Centre Model I/School Age Model I September 18, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm In the Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) professional learning session, you will participate in an overview of the tool, why it is important, and how it will be used in Quality First. Location: Webinar Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost First Aid/CPR Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 4, 2014 September 20, 2014 8:30 am - 12:30 pm A child specific 4-hour program which includes First Aid-CPR certification and/or re-certification. The course focuses on specific emergency medical situations involving children and different approaches to their treatment. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Auditorium Cost: $45 (Includes HST) Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: September 5, 2014 Reliability Check-In Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) Centre Model II & III September 23, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am These sessions are an important part of the Quality First process as they reinforce the consistent use of the tool by all observers. Through active discussion participants will reinforce past learning and support the development of best practice guidelines. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 9, 2014 Support the Emergent Journey for Leaders September 23, 2014 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm As a leader, your role in supporting the emergent curriculum journey of educators in the organization is essential. You as well, are experiencing your own journey of emergent curriculum and may require supports to help you lead the way in your organization. This discussion group experience promotes exploration, growth, and learning together through dialogue; in Susan Stacey’s words to “seek, sense and share our knowledge with others”. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: No Cost Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: September 9, 2014 It All Starts with Attachment September 24, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This workshop is for early years caregivers who are interested in exploring the importance of attachment and relationships, including a brief discussion about attachment theory and situations that illicit attachment. After this workshop caregivers will be able to identify and recognize their role, and the importance of sensitive responses to develop healthy relationships with young children. Information will be shared about current research on the development of the brain and the importance for children within the early years. Participants will reflect on and identify benefits of positive interactions and take away practical strategies that can be incorporated into all early learning environments. Location: ROCK 504 Iroquois Shore Rd. Unit #12., Oakville Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 10, 2014 Examining Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R) Centre Model II September 25, 2014 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This session will provide a more detailed look at key items and their indicators as well common terminology found in the tool. Through pictorial reviews, analysis and thorough discussion participants will gain information to ensure common understanding of the items/indicators so that observations are accurate across programs. Participants will update their ITERS-R tool throughout the session. In order to do this participants must bring a copy of the tool and the All About ITERS-R book, if available. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 11, 2014 Providing Quality Support to ECE Students Centre Model I/School Age Model II September 26, 2014 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Successful student learning is dependent upon your ability to model high-quality practices, to describe and interpret your practices to students, to use positive interpersonal communication skills and to act as a reflective practitioner model. As a supervisor you play an integral role in supporting your staff as they oversee college students in their classroom Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Cradling Literacy-Online Module 1: A Framework for Early Language and Literacy Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 12, 2014 September 29, 2014 Modules and individual sessions are taken directly from “Cradling Literacy: Building Teachers’ Skills to Nurture Early Language and Literacy From Birth to Five”, a resource developed in 2007 by ZERO TO THREE. The research and strategies presented in this manual center on how child, parent, and teacher can work together to support and nurture early language and literacy skills. Training sessions will include: research based articles, PowerPoint slides, video vignettes and handouts with practical teaching strategies. Location: Online Cost: (Fee covers four modules) THRC Members: $25 THRC Non-Members: $35 Introduction to Quality First Centre Model I/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 15, 2014 September 30, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Introduction to Quality First session is designed to provide an overview of Quality First. During the session you will learn more about the Quality First mission and philosophy and how it all began. You will learn about the different components of quality and what tools you will use to support these components. Location: Webinar Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 16, 2014 SAVE THE DATE….. SCHOOL AGE CONFERENCE Supporting Quality Care and Learning for all Children and Youth The annual School Age Conference provides a wide variety of professional learning that will support and enhance your skills. Experience networking opportunities with fellow community members. Friday October 17, 2014 9:00 am - 2:15 pm Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville THRC Members: $25 THRC Non-Members: $35 THRC must receive registration by September 30, 2014 October 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 Introduction to Quality Inclusive Education Let’s Make Music Together School Age Conference 21 22 23 24 Coaching Network In-Depth Inclusion Quality Scale Examining SACERS Reliability Check-In SACERS 5 6 7 8 Duty to Report Introduction to Reflective Practice Coaching Network 12 19 13 20 14 Fill Your Bucket 26 27 28 29 30 Continuing the Emergent Curriculum Journey 31 25 Reliability Check-In School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) Centre Model II & III/School Age Model II & III October 1, 2014 9:30 am - 11:00 am These sessions are an important part of the Quality First process as they reinforce the consistent use of the tool by all observers. Through active discussion participants will reinforce past learning and support the development of best practice guidelines. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton THRC Boardroom Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Introduction to Reflective Practice Centre Model I/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 17, 2014 October 2, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Reflection is often seen as an abstract concept. This introductory level workshop is designed to provide interactive reflection experiences. Participants will also learn how individual reflection supports their ongoing professional growth. Participants will learn three (3) practical methods for beginning their Reflective Practice. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Duty to Report Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 18, 2014 October 8, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Reporting child abuse can be difficult for early learning and child care professionals. Questions arise about the process and responsibility for those involved. Come learn about your responsibility for those involved. Come learn about your responsibility to report suspected child abuse under the Children’s Aid Society Child Protection Standards. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Glenorchy/Dakota Cost: $5 (Includes HST) Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: September 24, 2014 Coaching Network Centre Model II & III/School Age Model II & III October 8, 2014 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Come out and boost your coaching skills at the Coaching Network. Topics for coaching skills practice are chosen by participants. Quality First consultants and participants work together, coaching, reflecting and building coaching competence. Session includes some time for informal networking. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Scotch Block/Merton Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 24, 2014 Introduction to Quality Inclusive Education (QIE) Centre Model I/School Age Model II October 15, 2014 9:30 am - 11:30 am The Quality Inclusive Education (QIE) checklist session will provide you with an overview of the Early Childhood Resource Teacher Network of Ontario's (ECRTNO) tool, a checklist for Quality Inclusive Education including an introduction to the tool, its purpose, and information on how to administer in your own program. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Let’s Make Music Together (A Universal Language) Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 1, 2014 October 16, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Music is fun, engaging, educational, and offers many benefits. Join us as we use a variety of songs from around the world to support the diversity of your program. In this session we will explore different types of songs, finger plays and making simple musical instruments using loose parts from recyclable materials. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton THRC Boardroom Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 2, 2014 School Age Conference October 17, 2014 9:00 am - 2:15 pm The annual School Age Conference provides a wide variety of professional learning that can support and enhance your skills. Experience networking opportunities with fellow community members. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville South Auditorium Cost: THRC Members: $25 THRC Non-Members: $35 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 26, 2014 Coaching Network Centre Model II & III/School Age Model II & III October 21, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Come out and boost your coaching skills at the Coaching Network. Topics for coaching skills practice are chosen by participants. Quality First consultants and participants work together, coaching, reflecting and building coaching competence. Session includes some time for informal networking. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 7, 2014 In-Depth Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS) Centre Model II/School Age Model I October 22, 2014 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SpecialLink’s Inclusion Quality Scales have become key tools for measuring inclusion quality in Canadian early learning and care programs. Learn how to use these tools to assess and inspire early childhood inclusion quality and engage in the dialogue about necessary resources and training to support inclusive child care. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Examining School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) Centre Model II/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 8, 2014 October 23, 2014 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The session will provide a more detailed look at key items and their indicators as well as common terminology in the tool. Through pictorial reviews, analysis and thorough discussion participants will gain information to ensure common understanding of the items/indicators so that observations are accurate across programs. Participants will update their SACERS tool throughout the session. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Fill Your Bucket Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 9, 2014 October 23, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm As an educator, you carefully choose materials and activities to support the communication needs of children. In this workshop participants will explore and build on ideas and activities for more positive and rewarding relationships with children. Participants will create an activity to support verbal and non verbal communication in their programs using the story “Have you Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by Carol McCloud. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton THRC Boardroom Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Continuing the Emergent Curriculum Journey Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 9, 2014 October 28-30, 2014 The Program Support Services Team (PSST) is working with the Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic School Board to provide professional learning opportunities to support your emergent curriculum journey. Please look for training opportunities being offered during the week of October 28 - 30. A brochure will be available in the coming months with confirmation of the speaker and session descriptions. Look for details at www.thrc.ca November 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 9 3 10 4 11 Occupational Standards for Administrators 5 6 7 8 Supervisor’s Guidebook Fostering Social Competence 12 DNA Workshop 13 14 15 POEMS Reliability Check-In IQS Supervisor’s Connection Mentoring Circles 16 17 18 Coaching Resonant Connections and Dynamic Goal Setting 23 24 25 Achieving Quality Outcomes through Coaching Partnerships Supporting the Emergent Journey of Infant & Toddler Educators 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 Caregiver Interaction Scale 26 Partners in Quality Supervisor’s Guidebook Centre Model I/School Age Model I November 5, 2014 9:30 am - 11:00 am As a Supervisor/Executive Director, you are faced with complex challenges with the Human Resources aspect of your role. In this workshop, you will learn how to create clear, consistent, and sound guidelines and processes for HR development. Location: Halton Region-Dorval 690 Dorval Dr., Oakville 5B, 5th Floor Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Fostering Social Competence Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 22, 2014 November 6, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm In this workshop participants will identify the factors that contribute to social competence for children under the age of six. Participants will explore three main aspects (emotional identification, self regulation and problem solving) for fostering healthy relationships. What is social competence and how does it develop? Why is it important that children learn social competence skills? What is the difference between social and emotional skills? Who supports children’s social and emotional development? When do children learn about emotions, self regulation and how to solve problems? The workshop will discuss current research, and provide each participant with practical strategies that can be incorporated into all early learning environments. Location: ROCK 504 Iroquois Shore Rd. Unit 12., Oavkille Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 23, 2014 Occupational Standards for Administrators Centre Model III November 11, 2014 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm An overview of the updated Occupational Standards for Administrators will be provided through interactive discussions and activities. Location: Webinar Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost DNA Workshop Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 28, 2014 November 12, 2014 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm OR 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Ministry of Education invites Supervisors, Executive Directors and Owner/Operators to attend one of these DNA review sessions. This interactive presentation is an opportunity to connect with a Ministry of Education Program Advisor about the requirements of the Day Nurseries Act and how programs can promote quality early learning. Please come prepared with your questions. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Glenorchy/Dakota Cost: $5 (Includes HST) Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: October 29, 2014 Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale (POEMS) November 13, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale (POEMS) is an assessment tool for evaluating the quality of outdoor environments for children 3-5 years. The tool looks at the Physical Environment, Interactions, Program, and the Teacher Caregiver Role, and was developed as a checklist to support child care providers in creating high quality learning environments for children during outdoor play. Part of Quality First's Menu of Electives. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Supervisor’s Connection—CECE Continuous Professional Learnng Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 30, 2014 November 13, 2014 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The College of Early Childhood Educators will provide information about its mandate and functions, and updates on activities and initiatives including the Continuous Professional Learning program for registered early childhood educators (RECEs). Participants will enhance their understanding about the self-regulation of the profession of early childhood education, and the responsibilities of RECEs such as practicing according to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Participants will also hear about the responsibilities of employers, and how supervisors might support RECEs in meeting their ethical and professional obligations. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville South Auditorium Cost: THRC Members: $15 THRC Non-Members: $25 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 30, 2014 Mentoring Circles November 13, 2014 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Graduates from the Mentoring Pairs for Child Cares (MPCC) are continuing to provide networking sessions across Halton for all supervisors. Mentoring circles will be provided throughout Halton on a monthly basis. Each session begins with a formal networking topic chosen from the Occupational Standards for Administrators and followed by an informal discussion. You will have opportunities to share, discuss and get support in your role as supervisor in the everyday challenges of running your program. The focus for this session will be financial management. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville South Auditorium Cost: No Cost Registration: [email protected] Registration Deadline: October 30, 2014 Reliability Check-In Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS) Center Model II & III/School Age Model II & III November 14, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am These sessions are an important part of the Quality First process as they reinforce the consistent use of the tool by all observers. Through active discussion participants will reinforce past learning and support the development of best practice guidelines. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: October 31, 2014 Coaching Resonant Connections and Dynamic Goal Setting Centre Model III/School Age Model III November 18, 2014 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm In this workshop participants will reconnect with the levels of listening and power of curiosity as key ingredients to a coaching conversation. Following on these principles you will discover how to access the values and resonance that underlie each person's most inspired energy. We will turn goal setting on its head, creating goals that are no longer just specific and measurable but thrilling too! This workshop will blend practical coaching skills with inspirational leadership. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) Centre Model I/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 4, 2014 November 19, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm In the Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) professional learning session, you will participate in an overview of the tool, why it is important, and how it will be used in Quality First. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Achieving Quality Outcomes through Coaching Partnerships Centre Model I/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 5, 2014 November 25, 2014 9:00 am - 12:00 pm In this coaching workshop we will explore how active, deliberate, and compassionate coaching can give you the information and tools you need to create an atmosphere of continuous learning and support for each individual in realizing and working towards their optimum performance. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Supporting the Emergent Journey of Infant & Toddler Educators Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 11, 2014 November 25, 2014 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm If you’re wondering how emergent curriculum can be implemented with infants and toddlers, participate in this facilitated conversation to explore how this approach can support and engage our youngest learners. Bring your experiences and questions and be ready to “seek, sense, and share” (Susan Stacey) your way to enhancing your practice with infants and toddlers. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Glenorchy/Dakota Cost: No Cost Registration: To register: Complete form at bottom of flyer www.halton.ca/psst Registration Deadline: November 11, 2014 Partners In Quality (PIQ) Centre Model II/School Age II November 26, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Developed from the Canadian Child Care Federation’s “Partners in Quality” (PIQ) materials, this session will explore the link between program standards and quality child care environments. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte Street S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 12, 2014 Centralized Intake and Referral Line The Right Service at The Right Time for The Right Reason: Centralized Intake Line Did you know we have a service to help you find the right support? In Halton, we have centralized the supports to our Early Learning and Child Care system: Call 905-875-4600 ext. 133 or email us [email protected] for Program Support Services Team (Halton Region), In Centre Support Program (Partners) and Quality First (THRC) December 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Cradling LiteracyOnline 2 Coaching Network 3 Introduction to Reflective Practice 4 Developmental Assets 5 6 12 13 Examining ECERS-R 7 8 9 10 11 Introduction to Quality First Reflective Practice II Coaching Network 14 15 16 Caregiver Interaction Scale 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Cradling Literacy-Online Module 2: Understanding Early Language and Literacy in Young Children December 1, 2014 Modules and individual sessions are taken directly from “Cradling Literacy: Building Teachers’ Skills to Nurture Early Language and Literacy From Birth to Five”, a resource developed in 2007 by ZERO TO THREE. The research and strategies presented in this manual center on how child, parent, and teacher can work together to support and nurture early language and literacy skills. Training sessions will include: research based articles, PowerPoint slides, video vignettes and handouts with practical teaching strategies. Location: Online Cost: (Fee cover four modules) THRC Members: $25 THRC Non-Members: $35 Coaching Network Centre Model II & III/School Age Model II & III Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: September 15, 2014 December 2, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Come out and boost your coaching skills at the Coaching Network. Topics for coaching skills practice are chosen by participants. Quality First consultants and participants work together, coaching, reflecting and building coaching competence. Session includes some time for informal networking. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Introduction to Reflective Practice Centre Model I/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 18, 2014 December 3, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Reflection is often seen as an abstract concept. This introductory level workshop is designed to provide interactive reflection experiences. Participants will also learn how individual reflection supports their ongoing professional growth. Participants will learn three (3) practical methods for beginning their Reflective Practice. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Developmental Assets Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 19, 2014 December 4, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Something big is happening! From coast to coast, communities are coming together to imagine and create positive futures for children and youth. Halton is part of the growing movement that is exploring what it means for individuals and organizations to put young people first! In this introductory workshop, you will gain knowledge of the Developmental Assets through an interactive and visual learning experience, while exploring how Developmental Assets are the positive experiences all children need to reach their full potential. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville Glenorchy/Dakota Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 20, 2014 Examining Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) Centre Model II December 4, 2014 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm The session will provide a more detailed look at key items and their indicators as well as common terminology in the tool. Through pictorial reviews, analysis and thorough discussion participants will gain information to ensure common understanding of the items/indicators so that observations are accurate across programs. Participants will update their ECERS tool throughout the session. In order to do this, participants must bring a copy of the tool and the All About ECERS-R book if available. Location: Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville GlenLawson/Mansewood Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Introduction to Quality First Centre Model I/School Age Model I Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 21, 2014 December 9, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Introduction to Quality First session is designed to provide an overview of Quality First. During the session you will learn more about the Quality First mission and philosophy and how it all began. You will learn about the different components of quality and what tools you will use to support these components. Location: Webinar Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Reflective Practice II Centre Model II/School Age Model II Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 25, 2014 December 10, 2014 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Reflective practice is essential to professionalism in Early Childhood Education. As individuals, it is a necessary means to grow, develop, refine, and change what we do in our work with children and families. Becoming a "reflective practitioner" is a personal and professional journey of developing knowledge, awareness, and skills. Building on the learning from Quality First's "Introduction to Reflective Practice", this session will provide an opportunity to reconnect with what you already know about reflective practice, explore the role and value of reflective practice for increasing professionalism and personal growth, and develop reflective skills and activities to use for yourself and for developing individuals on your team. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Coaching Network Centre Model II & III/School Age Model II & III Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 26, 2014 December 11, 2014 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Come out and boost your coaching skills at the Coaching Network. Topics for coaching skills practice are chosen by participants. Quality First consultants and participants work together, coaching, reflecting and building coaching competence. Session includes some time for informal networking. Location: The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S., Milton Tiffany Room Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: November 27, 2014 Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) Centre Model I/School Age Model I December 16, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm In the Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) professional learning session, you will participate in an overview of the tool, why it is important, and how it will be used in Quality first. Location: Webinar Cost: THRC Members: $5 THRC Non-Members: $15 Quality First: No Cost THRC Holiday Closure THRC will be closed for the holidays as of December 19, 2014 and will reopen on January 6, 2015 Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca Registration Deadline: December 2, 2014 THRC Workshop Registration Form Please use this form to register for Professional Learning events coordinated by THRC for PSST events visit www.halton.ca/psst for flyer with registration Contact Individual: (Is this an organizational billing? Indicate the person who will receive the invoice) Name of Organization: Phone Number: E-mail: Date: Registration Information Workshop Title, Date, and Time Name of Participant Membership # E-mail/Phone Cost Total Payment Information Cash (in advance paid at THRC) Credit Card (we will contact you for your credit card number) Cheque (make payable to MCRC) Organizational Billing (for those with an organizational membership) In order to be registered for a THRC workshop, you must complete and send this form, with payment, to THRC before the advertised registration deadline. Regrettably, we will have to turn away individuals who are not on the attendance list. Personal information is collected and used for the purposes of administering, promoting and improving programs and services offered by The Halton Resource Connection. Questions about the collection of your information can be directed to: Human Resources Manager/Privacy Officer of Milton Community Resource Centre, 410 Bronte Street S., Milton, ON L9T 0H8 905-876-1244 ext. 223 Please mail payment to: The Halton Resource Connection, 410 Bronte St. S., Milton ON L9T 0H8 Professional Learning Workshop Locations The Halton Resource Connection 410 Bronte St. S, Milton Halton Region-Dorval 690 Dorval Dr. 5th Floor., Oakville Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville ROCK 504 Iroquois Shore Rd. Unit #12, Oakville
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