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Scholar’s Choice Webinar & Learning Outside the School in a COVID World – July 4, 2020
Scholar’s Choice Webinar: The Re-opening of Child Care Centres During COVID-19 Webinar Join special guests Don Giesbrecht (CCCF) and Jennifer Gilbert (South Western YMCA) as they discuss how to keep children, parents and staff safe when child care centres reopen during COVID-19. July 7th, 2020 at 8:00pm Click here to Register! Learning Outside the School[…]
THRC Recording & Guide to Safe Child Care Drop-Off and Pick-Up – June 29, 2020
Halton’s Emergency Child Care Panel Presentation In preparation of the sectors re-opening of child care, THRC hosted a panel presentation where Halton’s Emergency Child Care Providers could share their experiences. Click here for the Recording! . Guide to Safe Child Care Drop-Off and Pick-Up During COVID-19 As child care centers are beginning to reopen, a[…]
Register for Halton’s Emergency Child Care Panel Presentation – June 15, 2020
On June 9th, 2020, the Ministry of Education released the provincial guidelines related to child care reopening. The guidelines have been informed by the Emergency Child Care model that has been operating during the pandemic. THRC is hosting a Zoom panel of the centres in Halton that have been providing this emergency care, along with[…]
The Halton Resource Connection Update – June 10, 2020
During this time of system closure, THRC has been pleased to share resources and online professional learning opportunities. Moving forward THRC is repositioning and refocusing energy to support the community around COVID-19 and the impact it has on our early years sector. Stay tuned for more information.
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Click here to learn more!
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Connect and Reflect: The Impact of Children’s Mental Health – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Spontaneous Expression through Automatic Drawing or Painting – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER College CPL Program – CLICK HERE TO JOIN SCHOLASTIC –[…]
THRC eConnect
VIRTUAL SESSIONS & ONLINE RESOURCES To register, please click on the links below. Introduction to Quality First Reflective Practice Coffee Chat
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National Provider Appreciation Week May 8th, 2020 Are you a Licensed Home Child Care Provider? Enjoy the resources and interactive ideas below to use in your environment. Click here for Cooking Pizza-Dillas video and click here for the full recipe. Click here for full articles for Paint your Plate for full article or for tool[…]
THRC eConnect
Join us for our School Age Educator Drop in and enjoy resources and interactive ideas below on how to incorporate School Age programming once you are back in the classroom! Online Resources – Click here for a variety of free resources you can access online Virtual Sessions – Click the links below for the following[…]
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Click on the titles below to be directed to their registration page: Connect and Reflect: Self-Regulation Zoom Meeting Meditative Drawing – Using Lines and Shapes to Calm the Mind and Body Zoom Meeting Coaching Network Zoom[…]
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Click here to view Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief Visit thrc.ca to register for the following sessions online: STEAM with Learning with Loose Parts Intro to Circle of Security Caregiver Interaction Scale Webinar Continuous Professional Learning[…]
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Click here to register for the Talking Circles Zoom Session Click here to register for the Self Regulation Zoom Session – SESSION AT FULL CAPACITY Click here to view the Mental Health Webinar
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Click here to view – An Astronaut’s Guide to Self-Isolation Click here to view Diane Kashin’s article – Continuous Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educators: Responsive Relationships Click here to register for the Coaching Network zoom[…]
Professional Learning Opportunity
Professional Learning Opportunity Available! Purchase Book at Indigo for fastest delivery time Click here to register!
THRC Econnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Click here to view the TED Talk: Ideas Worth Spreading Caregiver Interaction Scale Webinar – April 16th from 2-3:30pm click here to register
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and resources. Click here to view the I Cannot Control image bigger Click here to complete your own personal self-care plan Mindfulness for Anxiety Management Article Adventurous Play & Resilience 4-Day Challenge – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED […]
THRC eConnect
THRC eConnects are a way to keep us virtually connected during this time and share information and online resources. Click here to access the Supporting Families Beings with our Own article To Register for the Connect and Reflect session on April 2nd @ 1-2pm click here.- REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Winter Recharge 2020 – Registration Now Open!
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2020 for our annual Winter Recharge. Click the image for event details. Registration is Now Open!
School Age Educator Drop-In: February 7, 2020
Drop by the Resource Library for the February Fun School Age Educator Drop-In on Friday, February 7, 2020. Registration now open for Professional Learning sessions! Click the image for more information.
January to April 2020 Professional Learning Publication Now Available!
The new Professional Learning Publication January to April 2020 is now available and online registration is now open. Click the image to view the publication. Click a session date in the publication to be brought directly to the event page where you can register online.
School Age Educator Drop-In – Friday, November 29, 2019
Drop by the Resource Library for the School Age Educator Drop-In (Chillin in the Chill Edition) Friday, November 29th. Click on the flyer for event details!
THRC Welcomes Nora Spinks to Halton!
THRC Welcome Nora Spinks to Halton on Friday, November 1st from 2-4pm. Registration is Now Open! There is NO COST to the session!
School Age Professional Learning Day
Join us on Friday, October 25, 2019 for our annual School Age Professional Learning Day. Click the image below for the flyer.
September to December 2019 Professional Learning Publication Now Available
The new Professional Learning publication, September to December 2019, is now available and online registration is now open! Click the image below to view the publication. Click a session date in the publication to be brought directly to the event page where you can register online.
Summer Camp School Age Educator Drop-In
Join us on Friday, June 21, 2019 for a drop-in session for School Age Educators!
May-August 2019 Professional Learning – Registration Now Open
The new Professional Learning publication, May-August 2019, is now available and online registration is now open! Click the image below to view the publication. Click a session date in the publication to be brought directly to the event page where you can register online.
Author Susan Stacey is returning to Halton
Susan Stacey is a Canadian author of four books about emergent curriculum and pedagogical documentation. Join us for a 2-day session with Susan Stacey! Day 1 will focus on Setting Up Learning Environments and Day 2 will focus on Documenting Children’s Learning. Both days will feature an afternoon activity by MCRC’s Artists and Children Together[…]
THRC’s 20th Anniversary Video Release
2018 marked a milestone for THRC as we celebrated 20 years supporting the Halton community, Our journey together continues. Click the preview below to view our video, highlighting how we have celebrated the last 20 years.
January-April 2019 Professional Learning – Registration Now Open
The new Professional Learning publication, January-April 2019, is now available and online registration is now open! Click the image below to view the publication. Click a session date in the publication to be brought directly to the event page where you can register online.
School Age Professional Learning Day – Registration Now Open
Registration for THRC’s Annual School Age Professional Learning Day is Now Open! Thursday, November 8, 2018 THRC is pleased to announce that the School Age Professional Learning Day is now no cost! If you have already registered for the event, you will be issued a full refund. THRC invites you to the annual School Age Professional[…]
September-December 2018 Professional Learning – Online Registration Now Open
The new Professional Learning publication September-December is available and online registration is now open! Click the image below to view the publication. Click a session date in the publication to be brought directly to the event page where you can register online.
Welcome to THRC’s New Website!
THRC is excited to welcome you to our new website! Our new site was designed with our community in mind. We hope that our new format is as engaging and easy to use as ever. Please note that all online registration for will be closed from July 30 – August 6 as we transition. Online[…]
Leadership Professional Learning Day – Registration Now Open!
THRC invites you to join Annyse Balkwill from The LumisGoup as registration is now open. Leadership Professional Learning Day Friday, October 12, 2018
Regulatory Changes Under the CCEYA
Implementation of Regulatory Changes under the Child Care and Early Years Act On March 1, 2018 the Ministry filed regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) A number of new and amended regulatory provisions came into effect on March 1. This is to inform you that, in addition to those provisions, there[…]
Reflections on Quality – Early Childhood Educators: Quality is Key
Reflections on Quality is an invitation to reflect by Anna Nguyen-Sgro, Quality Specialist, Children’s Services, Halton Region While there is no single definition of quality in early childhood education, there are a number of elements recognized as contributing to positive outcomes for children. One of these elements, which is considered the key to quality child care[…]
Reflections on Quality – Quality in School Age Programs
Reflections on Quality is an invitation to reflect by Anna Nguyen-Sgro, Quality Specialist, Children’s Services, Halton Region As tens of thousands of school aged children across Halton Region begin or “head back to” school after the summer holidays, many will also participate in a before and after school program. Programs for school aged children may[…]
The Institute is returning to Halton!
Creating Vibrant Places for Living and Learning Presented by Lorrie Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin This two-day learning institute will provide an opportunity for early learning professionals in different roles to consider ways to bring the foundations of belonging, engagement, well-being and expression to life in meaningful and relevant ways. Click the above image to[…]
Upcoming Book Series Opportunities
THRC is excited to be offering 3 different book series opportunities this fall! Book studies provide an ongoing learning experience as participants commit to attending all sessions, where a facilitator is present to guide and support the conversation. Inclusion Book Club Shelley Moore is a Canadian inclusive educator and consultant, who uses storytelling to inspire[…]
Reflections on Quality – The Ethics of Technology Use in the Early Years
Reflections on Quality is an invitation to reflect by Anna Nguyen-Sgro, Quality Specialist, Children’s Services, Halton Region For many educators, documenting children’s learning and experiences has been a foundational part of their practice, particularly for those inspired by Reggio Emilia, an emergent approach or project-based curriculum. Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, How Does Learning[…]
September-December 2017 Professional Learning Publication Now Available
The THRC Professional Learning Publication, May – August 2017, is now available and events are open for registration. This publication continues to include professional learning opportunities and other supports for you in your role. To view a digital version of the Publication, please click the image below. To view all available sessions online, please click here
ECE Qualifications Upgrade Program
The Early Childhood Educators Qualifications Upgrade Program is now accepting Full-time applications for the Fall 2017 semester. Part-time applications for the Fall semester will be open for submission as of August 14, 2017. As funding is limited, individuals are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Click here to view the application checklist[…]
Reflections on Quality – Continuous Professional Learning in Early Childhood Development
Reflections on Quality is an invitation to reflect by Anna Nguyen-Sgro, Quality Specialist, Children’s Services, Halton Region The quality of an early learning and child care program depends greatly on the knowledge, skills and competencies of educators. While Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) are required to have some pre-service training, the profession of Early Childhood Education[…]
New Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
College of Early Childhood Educators The new Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice is here! The College of Early Childhood Educators has released the second edition of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (2017). It is now available on their website and all Registered Early Childhood Educators are being mailed a copy[…]
Ontario Making Child Care More Accessible and Affordable for Families
On June 6, 2017, it was announced that Ontario is investing $1.6 billion to build 45,000 new licensed child care spaces, focusing on schools in 2017, and expanding to other public spaces and communities across Ontario over the next five years. The province also released its Renewed Early Years and Child Care Policy Framework and Expansion[…]
Reflections on Quality – Risk-taking in the Early Years
Reflections on Quality is an invitation to reflect by Anna Nguyen-Sgro, Quality Specialist, Children’s Services, Halton Region One of the most significant indicators of quality is that the early learning and child care environment ensures each child is safe and that their well-being is protected. This element of quality is given focus in the Child[…]
2016 THRC Annual Report – Now Available
The 2016 THRC Annual Report is now available. Click the image below to see the highlights of THRC’s accomplishments in 2016.
Reflections on Quality – Guiding Children’s Behaviour through Connection
Reflections on Quality is an invitation to reflect by Anna Nguyen-Sgro, Quality Specialist, Children’s Services, Halton Region While some traditional approaches to managing children’s behaviour such as time-outs and stickers charts have been widely used strategies in both the home and child care setting, scientific research suggests that these methods may actually do more harm[…]
2 Part Series – Reflecting on Inclusion
Reflecting on Inclusion 2 Part Series This 2 part series will begin with a brief overview about how and when to access community supports in Halton and how to work collaboratively with these services and supports. During both sessions we will explore what inclusion means to you and what it can look like in your[…]
RIRO Skills Training Now Available in French
RIRO Resiliency Skills Training Now Available in French Reach IN…Reach OUT is pleased to announce that their 2-part evidence-based “RIRO Resiliency Skills Training” program has been translated into French! C’est avec plaisir que nous vous annonçons que le programme de formation en habiletés de résilience « RIRO » est maintenant disponible en français! Ce programme professionnel, fondé[…]
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The Halton Resource Connection (THRC) works in partnership with individuals and organizations who serve the interests of children and youth within the Halton community, providing curriculum resources, services, equipment, and professional learning which enhance the quality of care.
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