About Us & Duty to Report
July 6, 2023 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom
Keeping children safe is a community responsibility. We all play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. This session will help you better understand the child welfare system, and how to discuss child protection concerns.
Facilitated by: Children’s Aid Society
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, School-Age Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitor, Supervisors, Managers, Owner, Operators, Support Staff
Pursuing Bad Guys Book Study
July 11, 25, August 8 & 22, 2023 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
The Halton Resource Connection
410 Bronte Street South, Milton
THRC Boardroom (Located on 2nd Floor)
Sessions are a mix of In-person/Zoom Meetings
THRC Members: $15 & Non-Members: $25
This book invites you to witness the journey of courageous educators and their vulnerable experiences working with their pedagogical leader as they explore the uncomfortable, unfolding of children’s quest to embody and pursue good guys and bad guys.
Through this journey you will encounter captivating traces of children’s experiences and discover new perspectives which honour children’s play as they aim to make sense of their world and their place in it.
Facilitated by: Denise MacDougal, Pedagogical Leader
Participants are required to pick up their copy of the book at The Halton Resource Connection during operational hours, prior to the first session.
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, School-Age Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitor, Supervisors, Managers, Owner, Operators, Support Staff
Supporting Persons in Community Settings
July 12, 2023 from 6:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom
This session provides staff members employed in recreational settings with information about Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as strategies for creating inclusive settings for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder to allow them to participate fully in their community.
As a result of participating in this session, participants will be able to:
- list features of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- describe strategies to support persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- identify possible strengths of persons with ASD to support participation in one’s community
Facilitated by: Kerry's Place Autism Services
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, School-Age Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitor, Supervisors, Managers, Owner, Operators, Support Staff
Talking Circles with a Focus on the 7 Grandfather Teachings
July 13, 2023 from 7:00pm-8:00pm via Zoom
Karen Marshall is a Indigenous Advisor and facilitator and has worked across Canada learning about and receiving teachings from many Indigenous communities...first with the RCMP and later in Indigenous Child and Family Services. Currently she is an Indigenous Specialist with the Canadian Red Cross and Team Rubicon. She also serves on the Board of Halton Child and Family Services.
Talking Circles will be a focused conversation about how we implement the spirit of reconciliation; addressing myths and misconceptions; activities and resources for young children.
Facilitated by: Karen Marshall, Indigenous Advisor
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, School-Age Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitors, Supervisors, Managers, Owner, Operators, Support Staff
Learning Community for All Educators
July 27, 2023 from 7:00pm-8:00pm via Zoom
Welcome to an interactive session for all age groups of child care professionals. Whether you are currently working in a licensed care setting, studying, volunteering or simply curious about it, join in the group for informal discussion including how you incorporate the foundations of How Does Learning Happen?
What are the components that make a program a successful one? What challenges have you encountered or overcome? What are you most proud of in your role with the age group you are supporting?
Facilitated by: Farrah Merza, Quality First Consultant
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, School-Age Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitors