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The Halton Resource Connection
Professional Learning Calendar
Supporting Quality Care and Learning for all Children and Youth
January
to
April
2015
The Halton Resource Connection is a program of the Milton Community Resource Centre in partnership with Halton Region
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How to Register for a THRC Workshop:
Online Registration: Register online at www.thrc.ca. Follow the Professional
Learning menu to the upcoming events at THRC. 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)
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.
Webinar™
Webinar workshops allow you to participate in a training session from 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
January
February
8
Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS)
5
Introduction to Quality Inclusive
Education (QIE)
15
Providing Quality Support to ECE
Students
11
Introduction to Quality First
March
24
The Steps in Early Identification of
Developmental Delays
April
16
Partners in Quality
22
Introduction to Quality First
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Professional Learning Events 2015
January
February
7
Reliability Check-In School Age Care Environment Rating
Scale (SACERS-R)
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
/
3
Reliability Check-In Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
(ECERS-R)
Centre Model Level
/ School Age Model Level
8
Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS)
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
4
Overview of Setting the Stage - School Age Child Care
13
Coaching Network
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
5
Introduction to Quality Inclusive Education (QIE)
Centre Model Level
/ School Age Model Level
/
15
Providing Quality Support to ECE Students
Centre Model Level
/ School Age Model Level
5
Supervisor’s Guidebook
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
15
Overview of Setting the Stage - Preschool
11
Examining School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS-R)
Centre Model Level
/ School Age Model Level
20
Supporting the Emergent Journey of Leaders
11
Introduction to Quality First
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
21
Examining Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R)
Centre Model Level
16
E-Books, Apps and Reading in the 21st Century
22
Coaching Network
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
18
Reflective Practice II
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
/
28
In-Depth Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS)
Centre Model Level
/ School Age Model Level
21
Winter Recharge Conference
28
Supervisor’s Connection
24
Achieving Quality Outcomes through Coaching Partnerships
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
28
Mentoring Circles
25
Developmental Assets and Bullying Forum
29
Second Step - Early Learning Kit
26
Introduction to Reflective Practice
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
Professional Learning Events 2015
March
3
5
April
Inclusive Quality Scale RCI
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
/
Coaching Network
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
/
1
Introduction to Reflective Practice
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
7
Examining Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R)
Centre Model Level
10
Coaching Resonant Connections and Dynamic Goal Setting
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
14
Book Club “Being A Supervisor”
10
Book Club “Being a Supervisor”
16
Partners in Quality
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
12
Under Construction - Block Play My Way
16
A vision for guiding adult-child relationships: reflecting together on
How Does Learning Happen?
17
Occupational Standards for Administrators
Centre Model Level
18
For the Love of Literacy Conference
19
Duty to Report
21
Effective Supervision
24
The Steps in Early Identification of Developmental Delays
22
Introduction to Quality First
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
25
Coaching Network
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
/
25
Supervisor’s Connection - Successful Hiring Practices / Hiring
Smart from the Start
25
Mentoring Circles
26
Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS)
Centre Model and School Age Model Level
26
Culture, Bias and You
28
Documentation as Relationship - Conference
31
Reliability Check-In Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale
(ITERS-R)
Centre 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
January 2015
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Reliability Check-In
(SACERS-R)
11
12
13
14
Coaching Network
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
8
9
10
16
17
23
24
30
31
Caregiver Interaction
Scale (CIS)
15
Providing Quality
Support to ECE
Students
Overview of Setting
the Stage Preschool
18
25
19
26
20
21
22
Supporting the
Emergent Journey of
Leaders
Examining ITERS-R
Coaching Network
27
28
In-Depth Inclusion
Quality Scale (IQS)
29
Supervisor’s
Connection and
Mentoring Circles
Second Step Early Learning Kit
Reliability Check-In School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS-R)
Centre Model II / School Age Model Level III
January 7, 2015
11:00am - 12:30pm
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. Please bring a copy of the tool.
Location:
Thistleoaks Child Care Centre
53 Bond Street
Oakville, ON
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenters: Barbara Harrison, RECE. AECEO.C &
Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS)
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
December 23, 2014
January 8, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Frances Killingbeck, RECE
Coaching Network
Centre Model II & III / School Age Model II & III
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
December 23, 2014
January 13, 2015
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Glen Lawson/Mansewood
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Kim McMahon, RECE
Providing Quality Support to ECE Students
Centre Model I / School Age Model II
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
December 30, 2014
January 15, 2015
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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:
Webinar
Presenter: Denise MacDougal, RECE
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 2, 2015
Overview of Setting the Stage - Preschool
January 15, 2015
6:00pm - 8:00pm
“Setting the Stage for Successful Behaviour” is a positive and comprehensive approach to working with challenging behaviours. It focuses on how adults can “set the child
up” for success by ensuring that our behaviour and the environments the child lives in will prompt successful behaviour.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glenorchy/Dakota
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 2, 2015
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Supporting the Emergent Journey of Leaders
January 20, 2015
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Glen Lawson/Mansewood
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 6, 2015
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Examining Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R)
Centre Model II
January 21, 2015
9:00am - 12:00pm
The 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. 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
Glen Lawson/Mansewood
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Coaching Network
Centre Model II & III / School Age Model II & III
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 7, 2015
January 22, 2015
10:00am - 11:30am
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
Presenters: Kim McMahon, RECE & Barbara Harrison, RECE,
AECEO.C
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 8, 2015
In-Depth Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS)
Centre Model II / School Age Model I
January 28, 2015
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Cathy Lipton, RECE
Second Step - Early Learning Kit
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 14, 2015
January 29, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
This training will focus on implementation of the Second Step Curricula with the new Early Learning Kit as designed by the Committee for Children. Second Step uses
developmentally appropriate methods to teach core social emotional skills such as empathy, emotion management, and problem solving. This curriculum reduces
impulsive and aggressive behaviour in children by increasing their level of social competence.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glenorchy/Dakota
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 15, 2015
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Supervisor’s Connection
January 28, 2015
1:00pm - 3:00pm
This session is an opportunity to participate in an enhanced exploration of the Ministry of Education’s document, “How Does Learning Happen?”. We’ll have a
conversation about the concept of “dispositions”: what they are, what you need as a leader, what educators need, and how we can support each other in developing the
dispositions required for professional practice.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
South Auditorium
Cost:
THRC Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 15, 2015
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Mentoring Circles
January 28, 2015
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 Health & Safety.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
South Auditorium
Cost:
No Cost
Registration:
[email protected]
Registration Deadline:
January 15, 2015
February 2015
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Reliability Check-In
(ECERS-R)
8
9
10
Wednesday
4
Overview of Setting
the Stage School Age
Child Care
11
Thursday
5
Introduction to Quality
Inclusive Education
(QIE)
Friday
Saturday
6
7
12
13
14
19
20
21
Supervisor’s
Guidebook
Introduction to Quality
First
Examining SACERS
15
16
17
E-Books, Apps and
Reading in the 21st
Century
22
23
18
Reflective Practice II
24
25
Achieving Quality
Outcomes through
Coaching
Partnerships
DA Bullying Forum
Winter Recharge
26
Introduction to
Reflective Practice
27
28
Reliability Check-In Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R)
Centre Model II & III
February 3, 2015
11:30am - 12:00pm
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:
Trafalgar Oaks Child Care and Learning Centre
300 River Oaks Blvd. East
Oakville, ON
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Overview of Setting the Stage - School Age Child Care
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 20, 2015
February 4, 2015
10:00am - 12:00pm
“Setting the Stage for Successful Behaviour” is a positive and comprehensive approach to working with challenging behaviours. It focuses on how adults can “set the
child up” for success by ensuring that our behaviour and the environments the child lives in will prompt successful behavior.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Scotchblock/Merton
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 21, 2015
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Introduction to Quality Inclusion Education (QIE)
Centre Model I / School Age Model II
February 5, 2015
10:00am - 11:30am
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:
Webinar
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Denise MacDougal, RECE
Supervisor’s Guidebook
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 22, 2015
February 5, 2015
9:30am - 11:00am
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
5th Floor, Oakville Room
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 22, 2015
Examining School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS)
Centre Model III / School Age Model I
February 11, 2015
9:30am - 12:30pm
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
Scotchblock/Merton
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Introduction to Quality First
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 27, 2015
February 11, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Denise MacDougal, RECE
E-Books, Apps and Reading in the 21st Century
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 28, 2015
February 16, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
In recent years a lot of concern has been raised about how much time children are spending in front of screens, and whether they learn as much from e-books as they
do from traditional print books. This workshop will focus on the use of technology to support children’s emergent literacy development.
Location:
The Halton Resource Connection
410 Bronte St. S, Milton
Tiffany Room
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 2, 2015
Presenter: Sharon Campbell-Springstead, Early Literacy Specialist
Reflective Practice II
Centre Model II / Scholl Age Model II
February 18, 2015
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Presenter: Cathy Lipton, RECE
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 8, 2015
Winter Recharge
February 21, 2015
8:30am - 2:45pm
This annual conference provides interactive, inspirational and rejuvenating professional learning experiences to people working in direct service with young children and
their families in early learning and child care settings, kindergartens, and home-based care. The 2015 conference will focus on supporting you in your journey of
professional practice building on the messaging in the Ministry of Education (EDU) documents, “Think, Feel, Act” and “How Does Learning Happen?”,
Location:
Charles Sturt University
860 Harrington Crt., Burlington
Cost:
THRC Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
January 30, 2015
Achieving Quality Outcomes through Coaching Partnerships
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
February 24, 2015
9:00am - 12:00pm
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Barbara Harrison, RECE., AECEO.C
Developmental Assets and Bullying Forum
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 10, 2015
February 25, 2015
SAVE THE DATE
Look for details at www.thrc.ca
Introduction to Reflective Practice
Centre Model I /School Age Model I
February 26, 2015
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Presenter: Frances Killingbeck, RECE
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 12, 2015
March 2015
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Reliability Check-In
Inclusion Quality
Scale
8
9
Thursday
5
Friday
Saturday
6
7
13
14
20
21
27
28
Coaching Network
10
11
Coaching Resonant
Connection and
Dynamic Goal Setting
12
Under Construction
Block Play My Way
Book Club “Being a
Supervisor”
15
16
17
18
Occupational
Standards for
Administrators
22
23
24
The Steps in Early
Identification of
Developmental
Delays
29
30
31
Reliability Check-In
(ITERS-R)
19
Duty to Report
25
26
Coaching Network
Caregiver Interaction
Scale (CIS)
Supervisor’s
Connection and
Mentoring Circles
Culture, Bias & You
Documentation as
Relationship
Reliability Check-In Inclusion Quality Scale
Centre Model II & III / School Age Model II & III
March 3, 2015
10:00am - 11:30am
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Cathy Lipton, RECE & Barbara Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Coaching Network
Centre Model II & III / School Age Model II & III
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 17, 2015
March 5, 2015
10:00am - 11:30am
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
Glen Lawson/Mansewood
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Kim McMahon, RECE
Coaching Resonant Connections and Dynamic Goal Setting
Centre Model III / School Age Model III
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 19, 2015
March 10, 2015
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Barbara Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Book Club Series “Being a Supervisor” - Series 1
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 24, 2015
March 10, 2015
9:30am - 11:30am
Whether you are aspiring to become a Supervisor or have been for a few years, taking the time to read, reflect and engage in conversation helps us affirm what we are
doing and why. It will provide you with an opportunity to share ideas with others who want to expand their Child Care Supervisors’ knowledge. This series will include
pre-session activities, facilitated discussions and peer interaction, focusing on topics of interest to participants.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glen Lawson/Mansewood
Presenter: Sheree Abram-Tilk, BA, BEd, RECE, AECEO.C
Cost:
(Fee covers four part series)
THRC Members: $30
Non-Members: $40
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 24, 2015
Under Construction - Block Play My Way
March 12, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
What inspires the children to come into the block area? The placement of additional materials in the construction area is an excellent way to set up provocations that
challenge, scaffold and extend children’s learning. It’s about balance and structures. It is especially beneficial when children are allowed to freely explore and manipulate
the blocks in a variety of ways. Participants will learn how to extend the play, leave with creative ideas on materials to bring into the block area.
Location:
The Halton Resource Connection
410 Bronte St. S, Milton
Tiffany Room
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 26, 2015
Presenter: Serena Le Chat, RECE
Occupational Standards for Administrators
Centre Model Level III
March 17, 2015
2:30pm - 4:00pm
An overview of the updated Occupational Standards for Administrators will be provided through interactive discussions and activities.
Location:
Halton Region - Dorval
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville
5th Floor, Oakville Room
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Duty to Report
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 3, 2015
March 19, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reporting child abuse can be difficult for early learning and child care professionals. Come and 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:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 5, 2015
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
The Steps in Early Identification of Developmental Delays
March 24, 2015
1:00pm - 2:30pm
A key factor supporting the success of children is the early identification of developmental delays. As an individual working with children, you're an important resource in
the early identification process. Come and find out how you can use a developmental screening tool to support children and families with early identification and how
they can access community resources and supports.
Location:
Webinar
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 10, 2015
Coaching Network
Centre Model II & III / School Age Model II & III
March 25, 2015
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Kim McMahon, RECE & Barbara Harrison, RECE,
AECEO.C
Supervisor’s Connection - Successful Hiring Practices / Hiring Smart from the Start
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 11, 2015
March 25, 2015
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiring your professional staff is one of the most important decisions you make in your role as the Director or Supervisor, especially when you look at the potentially high
costs of turnover. When it comes to interviewing potential candidates most Directors or Supervisors would agree it is a challenge to find the “right” one. The problem is that
first impressions are not always right. Unfortunately, sometimes our judgment is clouded by the interviewee’s ability to dazzle us with his/her interviewing skills. Successful
“hires” means more than just filling a position; it’s about knowing how to interview so that you find the right person to fit into your team. This half day interactive workshop
will focus on: reviewing hiring/recruitment practices & documentation (including templates), what makes today’s workforce so different, successful interview practices, asking the right questions, what questions to avoid and tips on retention.
Location
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
South Auditorium
Presenter: TBA
Cost:
THRC Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 11, 2015
Mentoring Circles
March 25, 2015
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 Collaborate with Others.
Location
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
South Auditorium
Cost:
No Cost
Registration:
[email protected]
Registration Deadline:
March 11, 2015
Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS)
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
March 26, 2015
6:00pm - 8:00pm
In the Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS) professional learning session, you will participate in an overview of the tool, why it’s important, and how it’s used in Quality First.
Location:
The Halton Resource Connection
410 Bronte St. S, Milton
Tiffany Room
Presenter: Frances Killingbeck, RECE
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 12, 2015
Culture, Bias and You
March 26, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Being an inclusive educator requires awareness of our own understandings of culture, bias, discrimination and prejudice. In this session, we’ll explore how our individual
beliefs impact our interactions with children and families and how we can be more conscious of our own beliefs and actions. We’ll also view the video “Eye of the Storm”
as a means for looking at the concept and effects of prejudice.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glenorchy/Dakota
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 12, 2015
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Charles Sturt University: Documentation as Relationship
March 28, 2015
SAVE THE DATE
Information to follow on www.thrc.ca
Charles Sturt University
860 Harrington Crt., Burlington
Reliability Check-In Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R)
Centre Model II & III
March 31, 2015
10:00am - 11:30am
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. Participants must bring a copy of the tool and the All About ITERS-R book.
Location:
Childventures Early Learning Academy
2180 Itabashi Way
Burlington, ON
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 17, 2015
Mark your calendars for the
Embracing Quality Home Child Care Conference Presented by:
Halton Licensed Home Child Agency Network in conjunction with THRC
Saturday May 23, 2015
April 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
15
16
Partners in Quality
17
18
Introduction to
Reflective Practice
5
6
7
Examining ECERS-R
12
13
14
Book Club “Being a
Supervisor”
19
26
20
27
For the Love of
Literacy Conference
A vision for guiding
adult-child relationships:
reflecting together, How
Does Learning Happen?
21
22
Effective Supervision
Introduction to
Quality First
28
29
23
30
24
25
Introduction to Reflective Practice
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
April 1, 2015
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Conenction
410 Bronte St. S., Milton
Tiffany Room
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Valerie Scott, RECE
Examining Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R)
Centre Model II
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 18, 2015
April 7, 2015
9:00am - 12:00pm
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-R tool throughout the session. In order to do this, participants must bring a copy of the tool and the All About ECERS-R book.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glen Lawson/Mansewood Room
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
Book Club Series “Being a Supervisor” - Series 2
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 31, 2015
April 14, 2015
9:30am - 11:30am
Whether you are aspiring to become a Supervisor or have been for a few years, taking the time to read, reflect and engage in conversation helps us affirm what we are
doing and why. It will provide you with the opportunity to share ideas with like minded people who want to expand their Child Care Supervisors’ knowledge. This series
will include pre-session activities, facilitated discussions and peer interaction, focusing on topics of interest to participants. The first meeting takes place on March 10.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glen Lawson/Mansewood Room
Cost:
(fee covers four part series)
THRC Members: $30
Non-Members: $40
Presenter: Sheree Abram-Tilk, BA, BEd, RECE, AECEO C
Partners in Quality
Centre Model II / Scholl Age Model II
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
February 14, 2015
April 16, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:
Webinar
Presenter: Denise MacDougal, RECE
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
April 2, 2015
A vision for guiding adult-child relationships: reflecting together on How Does Learning Happen?
April 16, 2015
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Ministry of Education document How Does Learning Happen? is intended to be a resource for educators that prompts critical reflection and collaborative inquiry on
practice. In this session, we will talk together about concepts in the document, including the view of the child and the four foundations for learning, with an aim to think
more deeply about what these imply for how educators listen, engage, and respond to children.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glenorchy/Dakota
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
April 2, 2015
Presenter: Jill Fortney, MEd., RECE, AECEO.C
“The 20th Annual” For the Love of Literacy Conference
April 18, 2015
8:00am - 3:30pm
The “For the Love of Literacy Conference” is dedicated to providing an opportunity for our literacy community to come together to meet, to learn and to
share ideas. We welcome parents, teachers, early childhood educators, librarians and all who weave the magic of literacy.
Location:
Notre Dame Secondary School
2333 Headon Forest Dr., Burlington
Cost:
$50
$40 Students/Seniors 65+
Registration:
Visit our website
www.fortheloveofliteracy.ca
Registration Deadline:
March 28, 2015
Effective Supervision
April 21, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Effectively supervising children in your care includes, yet goes beyond, counting how many children you have in your room. Supervising young children requires
constant awareness and vigilance as well as appropriate strategies to ensure children are accounted for and are safe. In this session, we will review the wide variety of
skills and strategies that provide effective supervision.
Location:
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville
Glenorchy/Dakota
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
April 7, 2015
Presenter: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C
Introduction to Quality First
Centre Model I / School Age Model I
April 22, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Presenter: Zenab Karimjee, RECE
Cost:
THRC Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
Quality First: No Cost
Registration:
Register online at www.thrc.ca
Registration Deadline:
April 8, 2015
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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
Charles Sturt University
860 Harrington Crt., Burlington