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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Administration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course
Karen LeSage
Online 5 Saturdays, from November 2 to November 30, 2024 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break)
(Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024)
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 DetailsWhat is Pedagogical Narration and Why is it an Important Component of Curriculum Making
Behnaz Lotfi
Online Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
In this workshop, Behnaz invites early childhood educators to join her in this transformative session to enhance our teaching skills to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives and create change together. We will explore what is pedagogy and how pedagogical narration and documentation can enrich learning experiences for both children, their families and teachers.
View Workshop DetailsAnxiety: How Mindfulness and a Deeper Nature Connection Can Help Children and Adults
Cynthia Helen Mackey
Online Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Here is an opportunity to learn how to recognize anxiety in children and in ourselves. What is science telling us about anxiety and what is separation anxiety? We will explore how mindfulness and deeper connection with nature can support children who experience anxiety. Resources will be shared with all participants.
View Workshop DetailsResponsible Adult In Child Care Settings Course
Vesna Krcmar
Online Friday, November 15, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
and 5 online sessions on Saturdays, November 16, 23, December 7, 14 & 21, 2024 from 9:30 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 DetailsRisky Play in the Digital Age Workshop: Embracing Challenge & Nurturing Growth
Tyler Summers
Online Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Online
Dive into an engaging 4-hour workshop where we'll explore the world of Risky Play, a pivotal element in the comprehensive growth and development of a child. Grasp the numerous benefits it offers and learn how to integrate it safely and effectively into your programs. We'll also discuss the complexities of 'weapons play' that so often emerges during socio-dramatic play sessions and discuss its potential challenges.
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.