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 our Administration and Management for Child Care Self-Guided course.
This self-guided 12-hour course provides an overview of various aspects of leadership, management, and administration in child care. It’s ideal for experienced leaders who thrive in self-led environments and are looking to improve or expand on their program’s operations, as well as educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
Upcoming Workshops
- View previous and upcoming courses and workshops on our Calendar View page.
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Wait List: Sign Language: Introduction to My Smart Hands® Level 1 (4810-8100)
Rosie Paulyk
Online Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Online
In the Introduction My Smart Hands® Level 1 sign language workshop, you will learn over 20 signs to use with the children in your care. Further, in our language-rich and playful environment (yes, brew the coffee, because we’ll have a good time together!), you’ll build your American Sign Language (ASL) pedagogy and communication through guided and self-directed instruction, interactive games, and songs. We will also explore techniques for successfully integrating signs into everyday life.
NOTE: Before the session, participants will receive by email a digital PDF file of the signs we're covering.
Administration and Management for Child Care: Self-Guided Course (4825-8011)
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Access to the course material will be given to registrants on the closest business day to the 1st and 15th of each month.
Location: Online
This self-guided Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides an overview of various aspects of leadership, management, and administration in child care. It’s ideal for experienced leaders who are looking to improve or expand on their program’s operations, as well as educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
View Workshop DetailsSTEM Learning with Loose Parts in ECE Programs (4810-8100)
Pooja Kalsi
Online Wednesday, February 4, & Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
STEM teaching is an interdisciplinary approach to learning where children learn and apply concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In this workshop participants will learn how to plan provocations that invite children to observe, explore, investigate, problem-solve, experiment, and design.
In-Person - The Power of Art in Early Childhood (4810-8100)
Cathy Belgrave
In-Person Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Discover how the sensory experience of art can support and enhance children’s learning. We’ll explore how art engages curiosity, deepens understanding, and helps children explore key concepts.
View Workshop DetailsStronger Together: Building Cooperative Professional Relationships (4810-8100)
Cathy Belgrave
Online 2 Wednesdays, February 11 & 18, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This 2-part workshop series offers educators the tools and mindset to cultivate meaningful professional relationships, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that benefits everyone - educators, students, and communities. By embracing the power of connection, educators can transform their professional dynamics and create thriving, synergistic teams.
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.
