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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Programming & Curriculum
Vesna Krcmar
Online Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Online
This module from the Administration & Management for Childcare Course, is ideal for leaders who are looking to create, revise or improve their Programming and Curriculum.
View Workshop DetailsReconciliation Pre-School
Cassidy Taylor
Online 2 Tuesdays, May 14 & 21, 2024, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
The BC Early Learning Framework calls for the inclusion of Canadian Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Learning in all BC classrooms as part of the Truth and Reconciliation process. What are the Indigenous Ways of Learning and how can teachers introduce them into the classroom? How do you introduce and talk about the history and current experiences of Indigenous People with preschoolers in ways that are meaningful and respectful? Join us to explore these important questions.
View Workshop DetailsResponsible Adult In Child Care Settings Course
Vesna Krcmar
Online Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
and Other sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays: May 22, 27, 29; June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24. from 9:00 am - 2:00 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 DetailsBubble and Fizz Science
Wendy Lorch
In-Person Wednesday May 22, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Bubbles fascinate children and adults with their beautiful shapes and colours. By experimenting with bubbles and fizzy mixtures, you will learn about surface tension, elasticity and how to blow giant bubbles!
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Administration & 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.
