Events

The School Age Supervisor's Network Meeting will take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Based on your feedback, we're now offering a hybrid option for this session. This network is open to all supervisors, directors, and administrators of licensed school-age programs. Our goal is to foster open conversation and collaboration to improve quality practices related to human resources, policies, pedagogy, and leadership. We welcome you to attend as you are, whenever you can, if you are in a supervisor position. During each meeting, we will share insights, support one another in our professional and pedagogical roles, delve into topics of interest and current trends, and address daily practices. Together, we will focus on solutions and engage in lively, respectful discussions. We would love to see representatives from every school-age center as we continue to support each other. Please feel free to bring a colleague—we look forward to meeting you or welcoming you back.

Cet atelier offre une exploration approfondie du traitement sensoriel chez les tout-petits et les enfants d’âge préscolaire, ainsi que des moyens concrets de transformer les environnements éducatifs pour mieux répondre à leurs besoins. À travers des exemples pratiques, des mises en situation et des discussions interactives, les participants participants apprendront à identifier les difficultés qui apparaissent en classe (comportements perçus comme difficiles) et à les comprendre à travers un prisme sensoriel. L’atelier présente ensuite des stratégies efficaces pour adapter les routines, les transitions et les espaces scolaires afin de soutenir la régulation, la résilience et la connexion. Les éducateurs repartiront avec des outils concrets pour intervenir avec empathie et créer des environnements inclusifs favorisant le bien-être et la participation de tous.   Bengisu Gonul est ergothérapeute et fondatrice de Your Nextdoor OT. Titulaire d’une maîtrise en ergothérapie de l’Université McGill, elle a travaillé auprès d’enfants et de familles dans divers milieux : école, centres de la petite enfance, domiciles et programmes communautaires. Sa pratique s’appuie sur des approches respectueuses de la neurodiversité et centrées sur la famille, avec un accent sur le traitement sensoriel, la régulation et la participation authentique. Passionnée par la création de classes inclusives et « sensoriellement intelligentes », elle met son expertise au service du bien-être, de la résilience et de l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants.  

This workshop focuses on building strong educator-child relationships while strengthening proactive guidance strategies and responsive supervision. Through the lens of connection and consistency, educators will explore how to foster regulation, reduce conflict, and support a sense of belonging in fast-paced environments. Participants will: Understand the difference between guidance and discipline in a school-age context. Identify and implement the 5 Dimensions of Active Supervision. Reflect on personal supervision styles and guidance language. Explore practical tools to respond to behavior with empathy and clarity. Core Topics Include: The Power of Connection in Preventing Escalations Supervision as Engagement (not Surveillance) Respectful Language & Conflict Resolution Understanding Behavior as Communication Tools for Regulation and Co-Regulation ---------- Jamie Wagler, OCT, RECE is a passionate Early Childhood Education leader, consultant, and advocate with over 13 years of experience. As the owner of Miss Jamie Consulting and Director of Stratford Cygnets Preschool, Jamie specializes in innovative child-led learning, ASL integration, and school-age programming. Known for her work in empowering educators through dynamic professional development and mentorship, she also hosts The Forgotten ECEpodcast, where she amplifies the voices of educators and tackles key challenges in the field. Jamie’s expertise helps shape the future of early learning across North America!   Please note that participants must register individually to attend professional learning sessions. Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.

Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) is a professional development model aimed at improvising the practices of educators through ongoing, structured support. It focuses on the actual implementation of practices of Pyramid Model in early childhood settings, helping individuals refine their skills by engaging in cycles of planning, action, observation, and reflection. It is designed to be ongoing coaching support, allowing individuals to continuously refine their skills and adapt to new challenges. It is commonly used in education, early childhood care, and other fields that require continuous professional development. This training will help you understand how to coach, ask reflective questions, engage your educators to grow, and build your educators capacity to implement Pyramid Model practices ongoing.   Carolyn Porter is an ASaP Coach with Kids Included. Her role is to support educators implementing the Pyramid Model in their childcare rooms to ensure all children's participation and belonging through responsive relationships, quality inclusive environments and supportive learning opportunities. She has lived in Grande Prairie for 9 years and lived in Ontario before that. Carolyn has 20 years’ experience working in child care in different roles (educator, director, supervisor, support). When she is not working, she is doing things with her 2 children and husband and baking sourdough.

The Family Home Centre Network will meet one evening monthly (1st Thursday)  to work together to collaborate in ways of providing high quality childcare.  It is a “come when you can” Network, for anyone who wants to talk about fresh ideas, needs help breaking down barriers, or is interested in professional development!  We know that Family Home Centres play a vital role in communities and Early Childhood Education, and especially now with PEI being a part of building a Canada Wide system.  We hope that this Network will build on the foundation and help more families have access to high quality spaces in their communities!  If you have any questions about the Family Home, please contact  Jennifer Nangreaves at 902-368-0070 or email [email protected]