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 BC Early Years Professional Development Hub.
For Child Care First Aid courses, register through The Vital Link.
Introducing Storypark: Empowering Family Communication and Engagement in Early Childhood Education.
As Westcoast continues to seek fresh ways to assist our valued community we have forged a partnership with Storypark. Our shared purpose and values make this collaboration a perfect match, and it brings exciting new opportunities for our members to access the Storypark platform.
With Storypark, effortlessly elevate the quality of early childhood programs, enhance family engagement, and empower educators with its powerful documtation tools. It's another resource for seamless communication and engagement with families in our care.
Upcoming Workshops
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In-Person - Dance and Language Experiences for Children
Lorraine White-Wilkinson
In-Person Wednesday October 23, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Children love to dance, and this workshop will take you through age-appropriate movement elements and show you how to incorporate dance into your storytelling time. The first half of this workshop will get participants comfortable dancing themselves, while the second half will explore the link between dance, language, and literacy.
View Workshop DetailsWebinar- Precipitation Education: Practical Ideas for Embracing the Rain with Children
Karen Begley
Online Saturday October 26, 2024 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online
Do you want to feel more excited about learning and playing outside during the rainy months? Join us for a lighthearted and practical conversation about the opportunities, challenges and logistics of programming in wet, cold, and soggy situations.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course
Karen LeSage
Online 5 Saturdays, from November 2 to November 30, 2024 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break)
(Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024)
Location: Online
This instructor-guided Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development. It’s ideal for leaders who are looking to improve or expand their program’s operations, as well as ECE students and educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
Thanks to valuable funding Westcoast is able to offer this 40-hour course for only $100!
View Workshop DetailsWhat is Pedagogical Narration and Why is it an Important Component of Curriculum Making
Behnaz Lotfi
Online Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
In this workshop, Behnaz invites early childhood educators to join her in this transformative session to enhance our teaching skills to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives and create change together. We will explore what is pedagogy and how pedagogical narration and documentation can enrich learning experiences for both children, their families and teachers.
View Workshop DetailsAnxiety: How Mindfulness and a Deeper Nature Connection Can Help Children and Adults
Cynthia Helen Mackey
Online Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Here is an opportunity to learn how to recognize anxiety in children and in ourselves. What is science telling us about anxiety and what is separation anxiety? We will explore how mindfulness and deeper connection with nature can support children who experience anxiety. Resources will be shared with all participants.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration & Management for Child Care Course
The online Administration & Management for Child Care Course (AMCC), provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development.
This 40-hour Instructor-Guided online course is delivered and guided by expert instructors with years of experience in child care and has been especially designed to support and strengthen innovative practices in leadership. Each one of the eight modules features fully interactive content including training videos, reflection opportunities, quizzes, live Zoom sessions, group work, and a whole Knowledge Base of resources, including downloadable templates and sample forms.
To support the AMCC Course, we have also created the Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online information database for ECE leaders with detailed guidance on all areas of child care leadership.
Find out more about our Knowledge Base here.
Are you short on time? We also offer a 12-hour Self-Guided version with unlimited spaces available and no deadline to register. You can study any time and at your own pace. Follow the link below for more information and to register for the Administration & Managment for Child Care: Self-Guided Course.
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.
