Early Learning Professional Development
Northumberland County Early Years Services and Five Counties Children’s Centre are constantly pursuing thought-provoking and pertinent professional learning and networking opportunities for the Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Workers in our community. Explore this section to find the opportunities that best fit your professional needs.
Training opportunities
Please register in advance if you wish to attend any of the following training opportunities:
June 2020 |
Pedagogical Leaders, Community of Practice Self-Reg, Community of Practice Children with Special Rights, ADHD PECE (Positive Early Childhood Education) |
Networking groups
Children with Special Rights |
For educators to hear from specialists that work with children with exceptionalities. Topics include FASD, autism, speech and language. |
Cooks |
For dietary staff to network and share recipes for optimal nutrition. Supported by a dietitian from the health unit. |
Infant and Toddler |
For educators working with infants and toddlers, to network and explore topics such as nutrition, sensory integration, and age-appropriate loose parts. |
Pedagogical Leaders |
For educators who are pedagogical leaders to study documentation and pedagogy. Focuses on peer mentorship and supporting pedagogical leaders. Topics include side-by-side mentoring, relationship building, transfer of practice and peer mentorship. |
Preschool |
For educators working with preschool-age children to network and explore topics such as math, science and risky play. |
School-Age |
For educators working with school-age children to network and explore topics such as risky play, self-reg and physical literacy. |
Supervisors |
For supervisors to network together and get clarification from advising bodies such as Health Unit-Licensing and Compliance, and Special Resources for Children. |