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The Halton

Resource Connection

Professional Learning

Partners in Profess iona l Exce l lence

Visit thrc.ca for up-to-date information

and online registration

Phone: 905-875-4600 Ext. 110 Email: [email protected]

January - April 2019

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The Halton Resource Connection..…………………………………………………………..Page 3

Register Online for Professional Learning…………………………………………………..Page 4

Continuous Professional Learning (CPL)....………………………………………………...Page 5

Child Care Directory & Information Line…………………………………………………….Page 6

Save the Dates…………………………………….............................................................Page 7

THRC Professional Learning Sessions ……………………….……………………...........Pages 8-22

Pull Out Listings……………………………………...………………………………………..Pages 13-16

Quality First Sessions…...……………………………………………………………………Pages 23-28

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The team at THRC thoughtfully plans for you based on research, best practices, and your feedback.

We can assist you with meeting the requirements set out by the College of Early Childhood Educators, the

Ministry of Education, and Quality First.

THRC strives to provide you with meaningful opportunities to

meet your professional learning needs through:

VISION: THRC is a leader and essential partner for professional excellence in the

Halton Early Learning and Care Community

Resources Hands-on

Experiences

Engaging

Dialogue

Inspiring

Conversations

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The Halton Resource Connection

Website Launch

Resource Library Hours Tuesday: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm

**THRC is closed on all Saturdays of long weekends**

THRC is excited to welcome you to our new website! Our new site was designed with feedback from

our community. We hope that our new format is as engaging and easy to use as ever.

THRC was pleased to celebrate their 20th Anniversary.

Thank you to all the members and staff who celebrated with us this past year.

Have a look at our upcoming video being showcased on thrc.ca

highlighting how we celebrated the last 20 years.

THRC Celebrated 20 years in Halton!

1998-2018

Register Online for Professional Learning Sessions

Register yourself online for Professional Learning sessions at THRC, this ensures a space is

reserved for you. By creating your own account you have the ability to book sessions anytime,

anywhere. You will receive a registration confirmation, as well as a session reminder email sent

directly to your inbox and be able to view a record of all of your bookings.

How to Register Online at thrc.ca

1. Log in to your THRC online account at thrc.ca

2. If you don’t have an online account with THRC, set up an account by simply creating a username and

password. This will allow you to book any professional learning, see all of your past bookings and allow

you to keep track of the sessions you have registered for.

3. Once you are logged in, find the event page for the session you want to attend.

4. Select the ticket and quantity of tickets you would like to register for. Once selected, ensure you fill out all

details correctly.

5. When you’ve completed the online form, click the “send your booking” button.

6. As soon as you click this button, your ticket information is sent to our administrative team.

7. If a session requires payment, you can do that easily through the PayPal prompt. If you have an

organizational account, your payment will automatically be billed. If you would rather call us and have us

process payment over the phone, simply close the PayPal window and contact us immediately.

8. If payment is not received within 48 hours of booking, this will result in the booking being cancelled. You

will receive a cancellation email.

9. Once you have received a confirmation email, you have successfully registered for the session.

Professional Learning Non-Refundable Process

Should you be unable to attend a Professional Learning session that you have registered for, it will result in

loss of payment. Substitutions are welcome. Please call 905-875-4600 Ext. 141 to inform us if someone will

be attending in your place. In the unlikely event that THRC cancels the event, we will reimburse workshop

fees in full.

Quality First Absence Fee

THRC has implemented a fee to alleviate unexpected empty spaces in Quality First sessions. If you have

registered for a Quality First session and do not attend, a fee of $10 will be billed to your organization.

To avoid this fee please cancel your attendance within 48 hours via email or by phone

at [email protected] or 905-875-4600 ext.141. This will allow another community member the

opportunity to attend.

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Continuous Professional Learning (CPL)

Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) are required to engage in the mandatory

Continuous Professional Learning Program (CPL). Take advantage of the wide variety of

professional learning opportunities provided by THRC and support your CPL today!

Visit https://www.college-ece.ca/en for more information regarding the

mandatory CPL for all RECEs

This module should take approximately 1-1/2 hours to complete. You do not have to complete the

entire module in one session. Please be advised that you will need to complete a brief summary after

completing the Expectations for Practice Model.

https://www.college-ece.ca/en

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VISION:

Child Care Directory & Information Line

The Child Care Directory & Information Line is a free, centralized one-stop information service that

supports families and professionals in the Halton Region to find quality licensed child care.

Educators and other professionals are encouraged to share this free service with parents/clients they

interact with to support them in making informed choices about quality child care.

Contact Saman Asif, Parent & Provider

Consultant: (905) 875 0235 or

[email protected]

www.haltoniparent.ca/iParent/CPLE


http://www.haltoniparent.ca/iParent/CPLE

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Save the Dates!

Be sure to mark your calendars!

Save the dates for upcoming professional learning opportunities in Halton.

Cook’s Professional Learning Day

Friday, June 21, 2019

Longo’s Burloak

3455 Wyecroft Road, Oakville

The day provides people who prepare and serve food in child care programs, with a

chance to gather information and learn new skills.

THRC is pleased to announce author

Susan Stacey will be returning to Halton!

Please mark your calendars for April 5 and 6, 2019

Holiday Inn Oakville @ Bronte

2525 Wyecroft Road, Oakville

More details to follow soon!!!

Visit thrc.ca for full details and to register


https://thrc.ca/?post_type=event&p=7834&preview=true


Upcoming Professional Learning Sessions

January - April 2019

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January 2019

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Registration for all THRC sessions closes one week

before the session date.

The Standard First Aid & CPR-C renewal course combines adult and child CPR, along with the

recognition and treatment of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. This course includes the

students’ First Aid & CPR reference manual and certification card for the course.

Please be advised that your certificate can only be renewed if you completed your original

two day course with Workplace Medical Corp.

Facilitator: Workplace Medical Corp.

Recertification: Standard First Aid & CPR-C Training

Date/Time Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location The Halton Resource Connection - 410 Bronte Street South, Milton (Tiffany Room)

Cost THRC Member: $85 Non - Member: $95



This two-part session will introduce the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in respect to

the early childhood classroom.

In session one, participants will focus on understanding the framework of UDL and will be introduced

to the UDL learning principles: multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and

multiple means of engagement.

In session two the framework will provide educators with concepts that can be brought back to their

classrooms to provide responsive environments so that all children, regardless of ability, are able to

engage and play. Commitment to both sessions is required.

Facilitators: Rebecca Martin, BA, ECAS, Jane Smyth, RECE, BA,

Holly Ruthven, RECE, ECAS

Creating Inclusive Environments Using a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Approach

Date/Time Wednesday, January 16 & 23, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location Community Living Burlington - 3057 Mainway, Burlington (Drop in Centre)

Cost THRC Member: $10 Non-Member: $20




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How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years identifies the importance for

educators to create optimal learning environments on a daily basis by giving each child in their care

an opportunity to experience the four foundations of learning. Through a facilitated conversation we

will look closely at each foundation and examine how educators can and are bringing the four

foundations alive for children.

Facilitator: Julie Mann-Harrison, RECE, AECEO.C

Embracing the Four Foundations with Infants and Toddlers

Date/Time Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm


Cost No Cost

Christmas trees can still hold their magic even when the holiday is over. In this session, participants

will learn how to repurpose discarded Christmas trees as teaching tools. Let the creative juices flow,

from fort building to making giant bird feeders and transient art projects. The best part of using

repurposed trees is that these materials are free for the taking in early January. This workshop offers

great team-building, problem-solving and creative social-collaboration opportunities. Come join in

the fun! This session is outdoors, please dress accordingly and bring appropriate gloves that can be

discarded.

Facilitator: Jill Bienenstock, RECE, BA (ECE), RT

Reusing Your Christmas Tree

Date/Time Friday, January 18, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location Summerhill Day School - 2160 Headon Road, Burlington


The Regional Child Care Centres in Halton Region are inviting you to come and visit! Engage in a

centre tour and a facilitated discussion. Be curious together, look, wonder and discover by

connecting to the quality journey of others.

Facilitator: Maple Avenue Regional Child Care

See, Share and Wonder Tour - Maple Avenue Regional Child Care Centre

Date/Time Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:30am - 11:30am

Location Maple Avenue Regional Child Care - 65 Maple Avenue, Georgetown

Cost No Cost







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Child care supervisors, employees and home child care providers must have a valid Standard First

Aid certification, including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as noted in the

Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA). This session has a 4-6 hour online portion that must be

completed prior to attending the Saturday, February 9th session. The online portion can only be

completed on a computer or laptop.


Standard First Aid & CPR-C Training

Date/Time Saturday, February 9, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm



February 2019

This interactive presentation will explain how to use social media platforms and networks: LinkedIn,

Word Press, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Discover how social media can be used as a tool in

building, sustaining and growing relationships with your families, employees, colleagues and the

broader community. During this session you will engage in a facilitated discussion about barriers and

benefits on the use of social media. Explore its influence to attract and retain employees and create

an overall positive work culture. “You don’t DO social media you are social.”

Facilitator: Debbie Sluys, RECE

** Please note there will be no Mentoring Circles following this session.**

Supervisors’ Connection: Social Media - Story Telling in Early Years

Date/Time Thursday, January 31, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @ Bronte - 2525 Wyecroft Road, Oakville





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In this session participants will have the opportunity to learn about what trauma is and what it means

to be trauma-informed as an educator.

Following the session participants will:

Be able to better understand trauma, how it presents and how it impacts the development

of the child’s brain

Have a better understanding of the impact trauma has on children’s behaviour and

functioning in group settings

Be better equipped to respond to the needs of children and families who have

experienced trauma by using trauma informed strategies

Facilitators: Sonia Holden, RECE, B.Ed & Kaitlyn Cooper

The Impact of Trauma in the Early Years

Date/Time Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) - 504 Iroquois Shore Road #12a, Oakville

(Community Room)

Cost THRC Member: $10 Non-Member $20

Connect and Reflect sessions provide you with the opportunity to connect with other Early Learning

and Child Care Professionals in order to reflect on specific topics relating to inclusion. You will have

the opportunity to engage in a facilitated discussion, exchange ideas, contribute perspectives, ask

questions, and make meaning of new ideas, information, and resources.

Session Topic: Setting up the environment to meet the needs of all learners by using a Universal

Design for Learning (UDL) approach

How do you set up an environment that supports children’s unique needs and interests? What is

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how can I use it in my classroom? These are some of the

questions you might have. Come with your stories and curiosities and be ready to discuss and

explore how to set up an environment that supports and engages children of all abilities and needs.

Facilitators: Wendy Pavao, RECE, BASC.EC & Rebecca Martin, BA, ECAS

Connect and Reflect: How to Meet the Needs of all Learners by Using the UDL

Approach

Date/Time Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location Community Living Burlington - 3057 Mainway, Burlington (Drop In Centre)

Cost No Cost




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THRC welcomes Pierre Harrison! Pierre grew up in the vast forest of North Ontario, Canada. He

enjoyed a playful childhood filled with bumps and scrapes, wonder and adventure, and eventually

earned a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, M.Sc. in Protein Chemistry and B.Ed. Pierre launched

PLAYLearnThink in order to promote the importance of play as an essential stepping stone towards

a life of learning. Pierre is the current president of the Canadian branch of the International Play

Association.

Play is essential for the continued growth of adults. Join Pierre as we explore and play throughout

the day. Whether working as a group on a challenging task or experimenting with various materials,

the focus is always the use of play to nurture imagination and foster creativity. This leads to great

feats in problem solving and a heightened self-esteem.

Participants will play and create with a multitude of loose parts and tools. Get ready to plunge into

the joy of self-directed, spontaneous play and thus, feel first hand what children experience during

free play.

Facilitator: Pierre Harrison, B.Ed, B.Sc

Visit thrc.ca for full event details

Winter Recharge

Date/Time Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:30am - 3:15pm

Location Burlington Holiday Inn - 3063 South Service Road, Burlington

Cost THRC Member: $85 Non-Member $95 (includes lunch)

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Register your email address to receive news, updates and more from THRC!

email: [email protected] or visit

thrc.ca and scroll to the bottom of the page to register online


https://thrc.ca/events/winter-recharge-2019/


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Creating Engaging Environments for Inquiry Based-Learning

Date/Time Tuesday, March 12, 2019 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Location Location to be confirmed

Cost No Cost

In this facilitated conversation educators in preschool rooms and nursery school programs will focus

on quality environments through implementing How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy in

the Early Years. You’ll have an opportunity to tour the preschool rooms and network with other

preschool educators about creating engaging environments for inquiry-based learning.

Facilitator: Jill Fortney, RECE, M.Ed., AECEO.C

How are you providing experiences that support healthy risk and challenges for young children? As

educators, we are aware of the need for children to take healthy risks, and the benefits and

challenges that go with it. When given the chance to engage freely in adventurous play they quickly

learn to assess their own skills and match them to the demands of the environment. How do we

provide environments that allow children to engage in risk-taking play that contributes to their

in-depth problem solving and critical thinking skills?

If this sparks your curiosity, join us in this three-part interactive series that will support your practice.

You will experience the joys and benefits of risky play, engage in dialogue and recognize how your

own attitudes may inhibit children’s opportunities for risk-taking, as well as challenge your own

thinking lens. Commitment to all three sessions is required.

Part One: What is Risk and no Risk?

Risky play as part of early education. Children are intrinsic risk-based learners and need

to experience risk to know how to manage it

Concepts of risky play and relationship of risk development

Hurdles, challenges and opportunities

Part Two: Play - What is it all about?

Play and engaging in risky play

Increase opportunities for children’s choices in risk-taking

Part Three: Making Connections

Children around the world in risky play situations

Play and interactive games

Strategies for implementing in your program.

Facilitator: Serena LeChat, RECE

Educators as Supporters of Risky Play & the Benefits of Healthy Risk-Taking

Date/Time Thursdays, March 7, 21 & April 4, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location The Halton Resource Connection - 410 Bronte Street, Milton (Tiffany Room)


March 2019



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See, Share and Wonder Tour - Margaret Drive Regional Child Care Centre

Date/Time Thursday, March 21, 2019 9:30am - 11:30am

Location Margaret Drive Regional Child Care Centre - 344 Margaret Drive, Oakville

Cost No Cost

The Regional Child Care Centres in Halton Region are inviting you to come and visit! Engage in a

centre tour and a facilitated discussion. Be curious together, look, wonder and discover by

connecting to the quality journey of others.

Facilitator: Margaret Drive Regional Child Care Centre

Book Club Series: Winning Ways - Being a Supervisor

Date/Time Tuesdays March 26, April 16, May 7 & May 28, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am

Location The Halton Resource Connection - 410 Bronte Street, Milton (THRC Boardroom)


Whether you are an experienced Supervisor or aspiring to become one, taking the time to read,

reflect and engage in conversation helps us affirm what we are doing and why. It will provide you

with an opportunity to share ideas with others who want to expand their Child Care Supervisors’

knowledge. This series will include pre-session activities, facilitated discussions and peer interaction,

focusing on topics of interest to participants.

Facilitators: Sarah McClennon, RECE & Lynn Salisbury, RECE

Understanding Self-Regulation in the Early Years

Date/Time Tuesday, March 26 & April 2, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

March 26, 2019

Community Living North Halton - 917 Nipissing Road, Milton (Onsite Classroom)

April 2, 2019 The Halton Resource Connection - 410 Bronte Street South, Milton (Tiffany Room)


This two-part interactive session will provide you with an understanding of the new buzz word “self-regulation”. What is it, how does it impact you, your classroom and the children in your care?

In this session you will learn more about the five step Shanker self-regulation process: reframing the behaviour, identifying stressors, reducing stressors, reflecting and developing a tool box of strategies.

In part two of this session come with your stories and curiosities and be ready to discuss and

explore more on this topic. You will have the opportunity to engage in a facilitated discussion,

exchange ideas, contribute perspectives, ask questions, and make meaning of new ideas,

information and resources. Commitment to both sessions is required.

Facilitators: Tanya Melo, BSc, RECE, EAS, Sarah Gibbs, RECE, & Tracey Goldhawk, RECE, DH


https://thrc.ca/events/book-club-series-winning-ways-being-a-supervisor/


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Supervisors’ Connection: Managing and Leading an Intergenerational

Workplace

Date/Time Wednesday, March 27, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre - 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville

(Rehearsal Hall)


The intergenerational workplace has become so common, its diversity is often it’s greatest strength.

This session closely examines today’s generational workplace and provides insights on how to lead

and maximize its full potential. Look at what you can gain from a collaborative effort that people of

varying ages and backgrounds can contribute.

Facilitator: Michael Lewis, Michael Lewis Training, Motivation and Development

Mentoring Circles

Date/Time Wednesday, March 27, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Location Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre - 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville

(Rehearsal Hall)

Cost No Cost

This facilitated conversation bring you together with other supervisors to share, discuss, and get

support for the everyday challenges of leading and managing a child care program. Using the

Occupational Standards for Child Care Administrators as a guide, this is a valuable opportunity for

linking with other leaders to explore the skills and knowledge needed in the role. The focus for this

session is Collaboration with others.

Please be advised that the Halton Regional Centre located at 1151 Bronte

Road is still under construction. This has resulted in most Professional

Learning sessions being held at The Halton Resource Connection. We

apologize for any inconvenience.

Construction at the Halton Regional Centre




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Inclusion Book Club Series for Leaders - Shelley Moore: One Without the Other

Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion

Date/Time Thursdays April 4, 18, & May 2, 16, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm



Shelley Moore is a Canadian inclusive education consultant, who uses storytelling to inspire and

engage others. “One Without the Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion” explores

the changing landscape of inclusive education through personal stories that will have you laughing

out loud.

Through facilitated discussion and critical reflection, we will examine and explore our own ideas and

practices about diversity and inclusion. As well as exploring how you, as a leader/supervisor/owner/

operator, can support your staff and colleagues with inclusion growth and meeting the diverse

needs of all children in your programs. Commitment to all four sessions is required.

Facilitators: Wendy Pavao, RECE, BASC. EC & Jessica Rankin, RECE, BAA

April 2019



Impact of Language in the School Age Years

Date/Time Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm


Cost No Cost

Are you an educator working with school aged children? Do you have questions that you want to

think more about with other educators? Do you want an opportunity to develop new connections,

insights and knowledge with professionals who do the same work you do? Then this session might

be for you!

Through inquiry and discussion we will dig deeper to discover how our language impacts, and

fosters the children we support. During the session a facilitator is present to guide and support the

conversation. The facilitator may offer the group provocations in the form of videos, pictures, hands

on experiences and reading material to provoke your thinking and deepen your understanding.

Facilitator: Jennifer McEwan, RECE




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Coaching Resonant Connections and Dynamic Goal Setting

Date/Time Tuesday, April 16, 2019 12:00pm - 4:00pm



In this session participants reconnect with the levels of listening and power of curiosity as key

ingredients to a coaching conversation. Following on these principles, discover how to access the

values and resonance that underlie each person’s most inspired energy. We turn goal setting on it’s

head, creating goals that are no longer just specific and measurable but thrilling too! This session

blends practical coaching skills with inspirational leadership.

Facilitators: Fatima Tavares, RECE & Niza Chaudhry, RECE, BA

Child care supervisors, employees and home child care providers must have a valid Standard First

Aid certification, including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as noted in the

Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA). This session has a 4-6 hour online portion that must be

completed prior to attending the Saturday, April 13th session. The online portion can only be

completed on a computer or laptop.


Standard First Aid & CPR-C Training

Date/Time Saturday, April 13, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm



ECERS-3 for Educators

Date/Time Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location Peace of Mind Montessori - 354 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville

Cost No Cost

Quality First is excited to offer ECERS-3 professional learning opportunities for educators. This

session will provide educators opportunities to dig deeper into the tool. Come prepared with your

questions and a chance to tour Peace of Mind Montessori. Participants must bring a copy of their

ECERS-3 tool.

Facilitators: Cathy Lipton, RECE & Zenab Karimjee, RECE



https://thrc.ca/events/coaching-resonant-connections-and-dynamic-goal-setting-13/




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Quality First Participants: No Cost Community Members: $10

Quality First Professional Learning

Want to learn more about Quality First?

Find more information at https://thrc.ca/centralized-intake-line/

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Coaching Network

Level II/III

Come out and practice your coaching skills by participating in a collaborative and interactive

session. This session also includes time for informal networking with colleagues to share coaching

tips and approaches. You must attend Achieving Quality Outcomes Through Coaching Partnerships

prior to attending this session.

Date: Time: Location:

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm The Halton Resource Connection

410 Bronte Street South, Milton (Tiffany Room)

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am The Halton Resource Connection


Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm The Halton Resource Connection


Quality First Professional Learning Sessions

Through a variety of learning experiences, participants will explore the indicators in the tool and the

importance of quality interactions for brain development of children in their adult-child relationships.

During this session reference is made to Think, Feel, Act and How Does Learning Happen? from

the Ministry of Education.

Caregiver Interaction Scale (CIS)

Level I


Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Webinar

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


Registration for all Quality First sessions closes one week

before the session date.

Listed in alphabetical order

In this coaching session explore how active, deliberate, and compassionate coaching can give you

the information and tools you need to create an atmosphere of continuous learning and support for

each individual in realizing and working towards their optimum performance.


Thursday, February 14, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


Achieving Quality Outcomes Through Coaching Partnerships

Level I







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This session provides a detailed look at key items and their indicators, as well as common

terminology found in the tool. Through analysis and discussion you gain information to ensure

common understanding of the items/indicators, so that observations are accurate. Participants

update their ITERS-R tool throughout the session, in order to do this you must bring a copy

of the tool and the All About ITERS-R book. You are required to complete an ERS self-study

before attending this session.

Examining Session: Infant and Toddler Environment Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R)

Level II


Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm The Halton Resource Connection

410 Bronte Street South, Milton (THRC Boardroom)

Examining Session: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)

Level II/III

This session provides a more detailed look at key items and their indicators, as well as common

terminology found in the tool. Through analysis and discussion, you gain information to ensure

common understanding of the items/indicators, so observations are accurate. Participants must

bring a copy of their ECERS-3 tool to update throughout the session. You are required to

complete an ECERS-3 self-study before attending this session.


Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


Examining Session: School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS)

Level II

This session provides a detailed look at key items and their indicators, as well as common

terminology found in the tool. Through analysis and discussion you gain information to ensure

common understanding of the items/indicators, so that observations are accurate. Participants

update their SACERS tool throughout the session, in order to do this you must bring a copy

of the tool. You are required to complete the SACERS self-study before attending this

session.


Tuesday, February 5, 2019

9:00am - 12:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


= Webinar (online)




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This session provides you with an overview of the updated Occupational Standards for Child Care

Administrators through interactive discussions and activities.


Wednesday, February 13, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm Webinar

Occupational Standards for Administrators

Level III

Introduction to Reflective Practice

Level I

Reflection is often seen as an abstract concept. This introductory level session is designed to

provide interactive reflection experiences. Learn practical methods for beginning your professional

reflective practice, and how individual reflection supports your ongoing professional growth.


Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Webinar

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


In-Depth Inclusion Quality Scale (IQS)

Level II

SpecialLink’s Inclusion Quality Scales are key tools for measuring inclusion quality in Canadian

Early Learning and Care programs. Learn how to use these tools to assess and inspire early

childhood inclusion quality, and engage in a dialogue about necessary resources and training to

support inclusive child care.


Thursday, March 28, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


Introduction to Quality Inclusive Education Checklist

Level I

This session provides you with an overview of the Early Childhood Resource Teacher of Ontario’s

(ECRTNO) tool. Using the Quality Inclusive Education (QIE) checklist, you are introduced to its

purpose and how to administer it in your own program.


Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Halton Resource Connection







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Reflective Practice II

Level II

Reflective practice is essential to professionalism in early childhood education. As individuals, it is a

necessary means to grow, develop, refine, and change what we do in our work with children and

families. Becoming a “reflective practitioner” is a personal and professional journey of developing

knowledge, awareness, and skills. Building on the learning from Quality First’s “Introduction to

Reflective Practice”, this session provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with what you already

know about reflective practice, explore the role and value of reflective practice for increasing

professionalism and personal growth, and develop reflective skills and activities to use for yourself

and for developing individuals on your team. You must attend Introduction to Reflective Practice

(see page 26) prior to attending this session.


Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Halton Resource Connection


This session connects you to the resources, information, and activities in THRC’s updated

“Supervisor’s Guidebook”. Through conversation, you have a chance to connect with other leaders

and identify how this resource can support you in your leadership role. Please bring your copy of the

Guidebook to the session. If you would like to purchase an additional copy ($25), please contact the

Centralized Intake Line at 905-875-4600 ext. 133

Supervisor’s Guidebook

Level I


Tuesday, April 9, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm The Halton Resource Connection

410 Bronte Street South, Milton (THRC Boardroom)

As a supervisor, you play an integral role in supporting your staff as they oversee college students in

their classroom. Successful student learning is dependent on your ability to model high-quality

practices, to use positive interpersonal communication skills, and to act as a reflective practitioner.


Tuesday, March 5, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Webinar

Providing Quality Support to ECE Students

Level I

= Webinar (online)




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