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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Webinar - Relationship Matters: Deepening Attachments and Fostering Learning
Patti Drobot
Online Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
During this webinar, educators will explore why the relationship with our students is the most important factor in their development, and how adults can deepen their attachments with the children in their care.
View Workshop DetailsPositive Discipline Course
Vesna Krcmar
Online 7 Thursdays, from October 10 to November 28, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(Oct 10, 17, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024) - 7 x 2 hours per session
Location: Online
These sessions will focus on the most demanding domain of our profession as early childhood educators: guiding children's behaviour. We will look at strategies and approaches that highlight positive prevention and intervention.
View Workshop DetailsDuty to Report: Keeping Children Safe
Kim Gunn
Online Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 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 DetailsSign Language: My Smart Hands® Level 1
Rosie Paulyk
8 online sessions - Saturdays, October 19 - December 14, 2024 from time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 & 12/7 & 12/14, 2024)
Location: Online
Sign language is a communication tool that we can actively use with preverbal and verbal babies and toddlers in our care. Most children begin to gesture at a fairly early age. By taking their natural gesturing to the next level, we can teach children specific signs that they can use to clearly communicate their needs. This course includes a digital version of the MSH® curriculum workbook.
View Workshop DetailsIn-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 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.
