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 <here.
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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Webinar: Self-Care: Beating Anxiety and Brain Stress 4810-8100
Gary Anaka
Online Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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? Do you feel threatened in today’s global health crisis and pandemic? Join this workshop to listen and discover how the brain gets hijacked, the cortisol connection and practical solutions to beat anxiety.
View Workshop DetailsWebinar: Introduction to the Family Support Institute 4810-8100
Cari Rawling
Online Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online
Join this introductory session to learn about the Family Support Institute (FSI) and how it supports families and individuals with diverse abilities through resources, connections, and advocacy. Discover programs, training, and ways to access or contribute to inclusive community support.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course 4826-8011
Tyler Summers
Online 5 Saturdays, from February 15 to March 22, 2025 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break)
(Feb 15, 22, Mar 1, 15 & 22, 2025)
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 DetailsResponsible Adult In Child Care Settings Course 4815-8100
Vesna Krcmar
Online Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
and 10 online sessions on Wednesdays & Fridays, February 19, 21, 26, 28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 21, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This course was developed by Westcoast to meet the requirements for 20 hours Responsible Adult training as stipulated by the Child Care Regulation. Through online sessions, it covers concepts about child development from birth to 12 years of age, child guidance, health, safety and nutrition and programming. This is a basic course meant for people starting their career in child care.
View Workshop DetailsWebinar - Tools for Success: Evidence-Informed Strategies to Support Children in Their Communities 4810-8100
Michaela Jelen and Janet Harder
Online Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This workshop offers an overview of Positive Behaviour Support, focusing on evidence-based strategies to create meaningful and successful interactions with children. Participants will learn how to design supportive environments that promote engagement and participation.
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.
This 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. 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. Learn more about 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.
