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
Join us for the free lunchtime webinar Duty to Report: Keeping Children Safe facilitated by Jessie Bemister, who has had the privilege of serving children, youth, and families in British Columbia through her work with MCFD since 2010. Her work has included supporting youth in custody and their families, as well as contributing to legislative changes that advance Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services.
In this webinar, you will be provided with an overview of your legal duty to report when you, as an Early Childhood Educator, come across situations where you have reason to believe that a child or youth has been, or there is a likelihood that they will be, abused or neglected. This webinar hopes to increase understanding of children protection services, mandate, and what it looks like when a report is received and a social worker follows up with a family.
Upcoming Workshops
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Webinar - Duty to Report: Keeping Children Safe
Jessie Bemister
Online Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online
Educators will explore more about our legal duty to report concerns of child abuse and neglect, and better understand the Ministry of Education & Child Care’s role.
View Workshop DetailsParents: From Problems to Partners (4810-8100)
Monica Chan
Online Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
One of the most common challenges in early childhood settings is building strong, trusting relationships with families. This workshop helps educators move from viewing parents as problems to solve toward seeing them as people to understand, engage, and collaborate with.
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.
Administration & 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.
