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. 
As we continue to seek fresh ways to assist our valued community, we forged a partnership with Storypark.
Our shared purpose and values make this collaboration a perfect match, bringing an opportunity for educators to access the Storypark Platform, as their focus is on 'Empowering Family Communication and Engagement in Early Childhood Education'.
With Storypark, effortlessly elevate the quality of early childhood programs, enhance family engagement through seamless comunication, empower educators with its powerful documentation tools, and make learning visible for families in our care.
Upcoming Workshops
- View previous and upcoming courses and workshops on our Calendar View page.
- Registration for courses and workshops will be available here, unless they are hosted on the The Hub.
- For Child Care First Aid courses, register through The Vital Link.
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Duty to Report: Keeping Children Safe (4810-8100)
Kim Gunn
Online Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Educators will explore more about our legal duty to report concerns of child abuse and neglect and better understand the Ministry of Education & Child Care’s role.
In-Person: Beginners Magic Tricks for ECE’s (4810-8100)
Kathleen Tonnesen
In-Person Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Enhance your drama, storytelling and circle time activities. No experience required. A participatory workshop with step-by-step instruction of foundational magic techniques and direction as to how to incorporate magic into your existing repertoire. Science background not needed, just a curiosity to learn!
View Workshop DetailsEmbracing the Ordinary: Understanding and Creating Pedagogical Narrations (4810-8100)
Ashleigh Davies
Online Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
In this workshop, participants will look at different ways to utilize pedagogical narrations. The goal is for educators to leave feeling more confident in their understanding of the creation and purpose of pedagogical narrations, and how they can be used within the classroom setting.
Webinar: Speech & Language Development in Young Children (4810-8100)
Shari Linde
Online Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
In this webinar participants will review preschoolers’ speech-language and communication development and strategies to facilitate it.
View Workshop DetailsSign Language: My Smart Hands® Level 2 (4810-8100)
Rosie Paulyk
Online 8 Thursdays, May 8 to June 26, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025)
Location: Online
Note: This workshop is for participants who have completed My Smart Hands® Level 1.
Sign language is a communication tool educators can actively use with preverbal and verbal babies and toddlers in their care. This course includes a digital version of the MSH® curriculum workbook, as well as a full-colour book with a CD of the songs taught.
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.
This 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. 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. Learn more about 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.
