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. 
As we continue to seek fresh ways to assist our valued community, we forged a partnership with Storypark.
Our shared purpose and values make this collaboration a perfect match, bringing an opportunity for educators to access the Storypark Platform, as their focus is on 'Empowering Family Communication and Engagement in Early Childhood Education'.
With Storypark, effortlessly elevate the quality of early childhood programs, enhance family engagement through seamless comunication, empower educators with its powerful documentation tools, and make learning visible for families in our care.
Upcoming Workshops
- View previous and upcoming courses and workshops on our Calendar View page.
- Registration for courses and workshops will be available here, unless they are hosted on the The Hub.
- For Child Care First Aid courses, register through The Vital Link.
- Before registering, read our Workshop FAQ's, Policies and Online Workshop Basics for more information.
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- Sign in here or create a free WCCRC account to get started.
Webinar: Supporting Children’s Outdoor Risky Play (4810-8100)
Hebah Hussaina
Online Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This webinar will focus on the need for outdoor risky play and explore how to include those activities in our work with young children. We will work through real examples, focusing on how to support children's outdoor risky play based on the recent research done in British Columbia.
View Workshop DetailsUnderstanding and Implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the ECE Workplace (4810-8100)
Lobna Ajaini
Online Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
In this workshop, educators will explore various strategies to create a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive and foster a comprehensive DEI approach that involves everyone in the organization.
Webinar – Self Care: Beating Anxiety and Brain Stress (4810-8100)
Gary Anaka
Online Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Is your brain under a constant state of heightened stress and anxiety? Are you experiencing worry, troubled thoughts or excessive thinking? Are you under emotional strain? Are you sleep deprived and fatigued? Join this workshop to listen and discover how the brain gets hijacked, the cortisol connection and practical solutions to beat anxiety.
View Workshop DetailsIn-Person: Part Two: Magic Tricks for ECEs and Adults (4810 - 8100)
Kathleen Tonnesen
In-Person Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
You are the spark that ignites curiosity in your students. Humour supports learning and memory retention as our brains love surprise and novelty. Join us as we expand our knowledge in this advanced magic skills class.
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 closest business day to the 1st and 15th of each month.
Location: Online
This self-guided Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) 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 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.
