Workshops & Training
Professional Development for Certified Early Childhood Educators
Westcoast courses and workshops support the implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework, Schedule G of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation and the Early Childhood Educators of BC Code of Ethics.
Westcoast is a member of The Hub for BC Early Years Professionals. 
Featured Workshop
This week we're featuring the Introduction to Neuropsychology: Children’s Learning and Memory facilitated by Kathleen Tonneson, a Canadian painter, sculptor, author, poet and inventor, who has carved a professional career as a working artist since 1990. She is respected internationally and is dedicated to the enhancement of public spaces with meaningful and thought-provoking art. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology degree from Thompson Rivers University in BC and has a background in Early Childhood Education Special Needs and acting.
Join us as we explore the fascinating subject of Neuropsychology. This introductory workshop will increase our understanding of how brain affects behaviour and how behaviour affects the brain. Why do we forget? Why do we remember? How do we learn and, how can we create fun educational experiences that may enhance long-term memory function?
Upcoming Workshops
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In-Person - Introduction to Neuropsychology: Children’s Learning and Memory (4810-8100)
Kathleen Tonnesen
In-Person Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm (1/2 hour lunch break)
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
This introductory workshop will explore the fascinating subject of Neuropsychology, expanding our understanding of how brain affects behaviour and how behaviour affects the brain.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration and Management for Child Care: Self-Guided Course (4825-8011)
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Access to the course material will be given to registrants on the business day after the 1st and 15th of each month.
Location: Online
This self-guided Administration & Management for Child Care course provides an overview of various aspects of leadership, management, and administration in child care. It’s ideal for experienced leaders who are looking to improve or expand on their program’s operations, as well as educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
View Workshop DetailsSupporting Connection in a World of Disconnection (4810-8100)
Michele Maurer
Online Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Join this gentle, restorative workshop created especially for childcare providers who give so much of themselves each day and may be feeling the quiet weight of isolation, fatigue, and disconnection. In a space that feels safe, understanding, and human, we’ll explore simple, meaningful ways to rebuild connection—with ourselves, with one another, and with the people who matter most in our lives.
Common Practice Gaps in Child Care: Strengthening Daily Practice (4810-8100)
Zahra Rahbari
Online Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This workshop focuses on common gaps in daily childcare practice that often lead to guidance challenges, team tension, or licensing concerns. Grounded in real field experience, the session supports educators in recognizing these gaps and strengthening their responses in practical and meaningful ways.
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Webinar - Your Brain on the Job (4810-8100)
Gary Anaka
Online Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online
Discover how to maintain a healthy efficient brain and what your brain needs to make your job and life easier by sustaining resiliency and maintaining brain plasticity. No brain, no gain! This presentation is filled with hope and optimism for your future.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration & Management for Child Care Course
The online Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development.
Our 40-hour Instructor-Guided online course is delivered and guided by expert instructors with years of experience in child care and has been specially designed to support and strengthen innovative practices in leadership.
We also offer a 12-hour Self-Guided version with unlimited spaces available. You can study any time and at your own pace. Learn more about both courses and how to register on our AMCC page.
To support the course, we have also created the AMCC Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online information database for ECE leaders with detailed guidance on all areas of child care leadership.
Questions about the courses? Email us at AMCC@westcoastfamily.org.
Are you a facilitator offering training in Early Learning and Child Care?
We welcome proposals to deliver professional development training on a wide range of topics related to early childhood education and care, for people working with children from 0-12 years of age, including:
- Early Learning and Child Care Professionals
- School Age Child Care Workers
- Others working with young children and their families
To submit your proposal, fill out the facilitator workshop proposal form below, or contact Natasa Guzina at natasa.guzina@westcoastfamily.org if you have any questions.
