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 Hub for BC Early Years Professionals. 
Featured Workshop
This week, we're featuring the Capilano University Conference for Childhoods and Pedagogies which will be held on Saturday, April 11 at Capilano University's North Campus (2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver).
Offering 12 workshops to choose from, this event is a great opportunity for networking with fellow Early Childhood Educators as we explore the theme Unruly Childhoods. Untethering Praxis. together.
Upcoming Workshops
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Communication Skills (4810-8100)
Lousina Wong
Online Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This workshop will explore how to effectively assist children in expressing their feelings, needs and thoughts. We will look at practical strategies to help children interact positively with peers, communicate clearly and confidently, and develop strong conversational skills such as turn-taking and active listening, through storytelling.
View Workshop DetailsLittle Bodies, Big Emotions: Understanding and Nurturing Children’s Emotional Well-being (4810-8100)
Michele Maurer
Online Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Little is being taught about the nature of emotions or their implications for caregiving. To make sense of emotions, is to make sense of children and adults alike. Join us to gain insights, working and playing knowledge of the science of emotions.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course (4826-8011)
Tyler Summers
Online 5 Saturdays – May 23, 30; June 6, 13 & 20, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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 DetailsBuilding Spaces Where Children Thrive (4810-8100)
Vesna Krcmar
Online Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Online
The environments where children learn, play, and grow play a vital role in shaping their behavior, interactions, and overall development. From classroom setup and daily routines to the social and emotional atmosphere, every element of a child’s environment can either support or challenge their ability to thrive. This workshop may be a valuable opportunity to invite your ECE team and work together to address behaviors and situations you’re seeing in your center.
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Administration & Management for Child Care Course
The online Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development.
Our 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.
We also offer a 12-hour Self-Guided version with unlimited spaces available. You can study any time and at your own pace. Learn more about both courses and how to register on our AMCC page.
To support the course, we have also created the AMCC Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online information database for ECE leaders with detailed guidance on all areas of child care leadership.
Questions about the courses? Email us at AMCC@westcoastfamily.org.
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.
