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 <here.
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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Webinar - Using Loose Parts to Encourage Creativity in ECE Programs 4810-8100
Pooja Kalsi
Online Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
During this workshop we will focus on the importance of loose parts and how to use them in various ways to promote the creativity in young children and implement a child friendly curriculum. We will also reflect on the image of the child and the role of the educator. In addition, we will explore the importance of relationships with materials and how to promote inquiry and investigation in the classroom.
View Workshop DetailsReggio Beyond Pinterest: Creating a Personal Pedagogy 4810-8100
Karen Begley
Online Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This workshop is designed to empower early learning and childcare professionals to take ownership in their practice and recognize the underlying theories that uphold these actions. We begin with a brief introduction to the Reggio Emilia approach and continue to look more closely at the idea of “The Image of the Child” as a framework for our values-based pedagogy.
View Workshop DetailsThriving Environments 4810-8100
Jo Chahal
Online Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
In this workshop we will delve into creating classroom setups that foster children's growth from their perspective. We'll explore strategies to establish an inclusive space where every child feels they belong. Our classrooms, acting as our third teacher will be examined through open discussions, allowing us to transform theory into practice.
View Workshop DetailsChild Care Licensing Regulations: The What and The Why 4810-8100
Glenda Burrows
Online Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Join us to familiarize yourself with Child Care Licensing Regulations, explore risk management, and engage in a Q&A session.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course 4826-8011
Kelsey Anderson
Online 5 Saturdays, from January 11 to February 8, 2025 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break)
(Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 & 8, 2025 )
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 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.
