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. It's another resource for seamless communication and engagement in the world of child care.
Upcoming Workshops
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Family Child Care Administration Course
Vesna Krcmar
Mandatory Tech-Session: March 27, 2024.
8 Course Sessions: Thursdays on March 28 & April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 2024.
Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm.
Location: Online
Through interactive sessions this 16-hour course guides participants to explore best practices in family child care as well as basic business practices like how to project a family child care business budget, record keeping, organising expenses and paperwork to be ready for tax season. We will identify and review policies and procedures needed in family child care and as a final assignment participants will create or review and update their own Parent Package containing their centre’s policies, contracts, daily schedule, programming, etc. This course will require participants to have a basic working knowledge of word processing in order to complete a parent package document.
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Wait List: Challenging Behaviour or Behaviours that Challenge Us?
Ana Vojnovic
Online Thursday March 28, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
During this workshop we will discuss our contemporary understanding of behaviours in people, messages that those behaviours carry as well as our capacity to engage with them in caring and compassionate way rather than against them.
View Workshop DetailsReggio Beyond Pinterest: Creating a Personal Pedagogy
Karen Begley
Online Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online
This workshop is designed to empower early learning and childcare professionals to take ownership in their practice and recognize the underlying theories that uphold these actions. We begin with a brief introduction to the Reggio Emilia approach and continue to look more closely at the idea of “The Image of the Child” as a f ramework for our values-based pedagogy.
View Workshop DetailsStaff Communication Strategies: From Team Building to Conflict Resolution
Pooja Kalsi
Online Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
This module from the Administration & Management for Childcare Course, is ideal for leaders who are looking to improve or expand on their not-for-profit child care program’s communication with staff.
View Workshop DetailsWebinar - Word Choice Matters: Growth Mindset in the Early Years
Karen Begley
Online Monday, April 15, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
The language we use with children reflects the values and beliefs we hold. Children mirror our language. The way we speak impacts the way we think. In this interactive session, Karen shares research and strategies to support staff in empowering young learners through shifting mindsets and language. We discuss and practice strategies, activities, and key phrases that strengthen a growth mindset and language.
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 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 8 e-learning 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 Administration & Management for Child Care Course, we have also created the Administration & Management for Child Care 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.
In addition, there is a 12-hour Self-Guided version of this same course, with no deadline to register or a limited number of spaces, so you can register and study anytime at your own pace. Follow the link below for more information and to register for the Administration & Managment for Child Care: Self-Guided Course always open for registration.
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:
- Family Child Care Providers
- 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.