Everyday Education in the Early Years SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 8:45 - 2:45 (doors open at 8am) Marketplace open 8:00AM – 12:30PM Brooklyn Elementary 1290 Guthrie Road Comox, BC WORKSHOPS A–ASL IN THE CLASSROOM American Sign Language (ASL) is a manual language with its own syntax, grammar, and culture, used primarily by people who are Deaf. This workshop will give a good introduction to ASL, and allow participants to gain an understanding of basic communications in a variety of situations. Games, activities, and resources will be provided. advocating for Play-Based Learning ,supporting children as play leaders. She has been working at Queneesh StrongStart for 6 years and is excited to share her learning with others. Jolene Gallagher has been teaching ASL for over 10 years. She is a passionate teacher who loves to teach both the language and culture of ASL. She is a mother of two boys, 4 and 7 and uses ASL as the primary language in the home. C–BEYOND THE LYRICS Music for preschoolers can be so much more than any other vehicle for language learning. Attend this participatory workshop with Kazimea Sokil of TreeFrog Music, and find out what else is going on while you sing with those kids! Learn new material and gain “how to” ideas about sharing songs to explore rhythm, pitch, movement and mode as well as lyric and meaning. B–PLANNING TOGETHER TO INSPIRE PLAY Eileen and Colleen are excited to share the planning process they experience as a Kindergarten Teacher and an ECE. They will share a variety of play experiences they have collaborated, implemented and evaluated. As a team they each bring their experience in play based learning for preschool and kindergarten students. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to experience some discussion and hands on learning. Please come ready to play! Colleen has been working with preschool children and their families for many years. As an ECE she is committed to Eileen has been teaching primary children for 15 years. For the past 5 years she has been teaching Kindergarten throughout the implementation of Full Day Kindergarten and an increased awareness of Play Based Learning in schools. Kazimea Sokil - A musician, mom and music educator with TreeFrog Music in Courtenay, she is also an accredited clinical counsellor and creative arts therapist. Since 1999, she has facilitated music groups for seniors and special needs adults as well as children, and has led children’s music and movement classes in schools and recreation centres in Victoria, the Comox Valley, the Ditidaht Nation and music festivals around BC. “Music is a source of great joy and a wonderful way to play!” Everyday Education in the Early Years D–THE MAKING OF FAIRY LANE Fairy Lane is a place where children, families, daycares and seniors have been exploring and enjoying the magic of nature. I’ll share the story behind Fairy Lane, including math, science and literacy activities we did throughout the seasons, and how families, in the Comox Valley, continue to create and develop their sense of imagination and adventure. Each participant will create their own door and fairy to take home. Maureen has been an educator of young children and families for over 30 years. As a StrongStart facilitator in the Comox Valley she offers accessible education through play and hands-on explorations. E–PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE We as educators and caregivers work closely with children and families to provide the time and space for learning within a framework of relationships. How do we create and nurture those relationships while maintaining professional boundaries? What does it mean to you to be a professional? Using tools such as the Early Learning Framework, Licensing Standards and the ECEBC Code of Ethics, and by deconstructing practical examples, delegates will create a functional definition of professionalism that supports their work with children, families and the community. Page 2 • What are visual supports? • An overview of different types of visuals • Who can benefit from using visual supports? • How to make visual supports meaningful? Kathy Cruickshank, Program Manager, Supported Child Development and Jennifer McInnes, Supported Child Development Consultant & Infant Development Consultant have worked in the Early Childhood field for many years. Their diverse experience includes working in early childhood settings, working with families and other professionals, supporting early childhood programs to successfully include children with extra needs and providing training opportunities and presentations in the community. PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: HOW THE RIGHT PARTNERSHIPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN Children’s development is influenced by every environment they experience. Child care providers play a critical role in promoting this development, but by working in partnership with parents, other service providers and community members, we can make more of a difference and improve the life chances of all of our children. It really is true that “it takes a village” to raise a child. This session will look at the importance of partnerships for children’s development and provide some tips and strategies for effective collaboration. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JOANNE SCHROEDER Charlene has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and has been working in the field for over 25 years. She is an Ethical Journey Guide and former Director of Professionalism for ECEBC. Charlene believes strongly that children are competent learners and that it is our job to provide them with environments that encourage and support inquiry, collaboration and connection to others, to nature and to the community. Joanne Schroeder is the Executive Director of the Comox Valley Child Development Association. Previously she was Deputy Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) an interdisciplinary research network at UBC. She has also been the Provincial Advisor to “Children First”, a project that worked in 45 BC communities to build local capacity and was the National Lead Fellow for the Council for Early Child Development. F-USING VISUAL SUPPORTS IN CHILDCARE SETTINGS Joanne has a passion for community development, making early child development research accessible, practical and relevant to communities. This workshop will include: Everyday Education in the Early Years Page 3 REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE AND SEND/DROP OFF WITH PAYMENT TO: PacificCARE 237 - 3rd Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Name: Address: Phone #: Email: Place of employment: ECEBC member: yes no Workshop Choices 10:00am – 12:00pm: choose A or B or C 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice 12:45pm – 2:45pm: choose D or E or F 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice EVENT INFORMATION Saturday, January 17, 2015 8:45 - 2:45 (doors open at 8am) Marketplace open 8:00AM – 12:30PM Brooklyn Elementary 1290 Guthrie Rod Comox, BC Maximum participants 60 Fees ECEBC members Non members Early Bird (Oct 31) $30 $35 After $35 $40 Payment by cash or cheque (payable to Comox Valley ECEBC) Drop off at CVCDA or mail to: PacificCARE 237 - 3rd Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1 Cancellation Policy Registration fees will be refunded if a cancellation request is received in writing by Dec. 28, 2014. After this date, registration fees are non-refundable. However we will accept substitute delegates in your place. Thank you to Success by 6 and SD #71 for supporting this event.