Vaccines Awareness Recordings with Dr. Oda Did you miss the Vaccine Awareness Sessions? May 18, 2021 May 26, 2021 Rusty Keeler Described as a cross between Mister Rogers and Jerry Garcia, Rusty is the author of multiple books on play and…
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Vaccines Awareness Recordings with Dr. Oda
Did you miss the Vaccine Awareness Sessions?
Rusty Keeler
Described as a cross between Mister Rogers and Jerry Garcia, Rusty is the author of multiple books on play and playscapes including his new book Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes? (Exchange Press: 2020) He is the co-founder of the social justice initiative called the "Just Play Project" in Ithaca, NY which works to support all children’s right to play. With Rusty’s support the city of Ithaca declared itself America’s first “Free Range Kid” city.
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Celebrating National Indigenous Month – 2021
Weaving Love and Joy into the Journey of Truth and Reconciliation June 16, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM In this dynamic and inspiring keynote, Monique will share her personal journey of truth and reconciliation and how that journey has transformed her…
Visit the Resource Library as we extend our hours!
Curbside available: Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm Contact the Resource Library team to support you in choosing your resources and set up a curbside pickup. What’s available for borrowing Upcoming Professional Learning events…
Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Employees?
Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Employees? June 10 from 1:30PM – 3:00PM With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario there is one question that keeps coming up; “Can employers require employee to be vaccinated as a requirement of employment?” While there…
More at THRC!
Podcast: Episode 1 Release Date: June 2, 2021 In the first episode of THRC Podcast, you meet the hosts and hear what brought them together to create the podcast. We discuss what professional learning looks, sounds and feels like, and how…
Celebrating National Indigenous Month – 2021
Weaving Love and Joy into the Journey of Truth and Reconciliation June 16, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM In this dynamic and inspiring keynote, Monique will share her personal journey of truth and reconciliation and how that journey has transformed her…
Talking Circle
THRC is a program of MCRC and will be using an orange version of our logo for the next 215 days, in honour of the lives of the 215 children whose bodies were recently discovered in an unmarked grave at…
Exciting News
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and sign up your email to receive the most current information about what is happening in the Early Learning and Child Care sector from THRC. Listen to the Podcast Teaser
EDI 3 Module Series
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Tuesdays June 15 to August 10: 6:30PM – 8:30PM THRC is pleased to collaborate with Sheridan College to offer 3 courses that explore the fundamental concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn how to apply…
Outdoor Learning Series
Outdoor Learning Series June 1, June 8, June 15, June 23 How are you continuing to support outdoor play in your program? In this 4-part series participants will come together to reflect on current practices and engage in thought provoking…
What’s New? – Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Check out the following resources from the Ministry of Labour Ontario provides paid COVID-19 sick leave Ontario has passed the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act. The legislation fills some gaps in the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit program, ensuring employees have access…
Learning Community for Educators – June Dates
What’s on your mind? Environment, Interactions, Health and Safety and more. As we continue to navigate through the pandemic with ongoing changes and challenges, join a growing virtual network of Educators from across Halton. Come ready to share your experiences,…
Inclusion
Inclusion Book Club Series Shelley Moore is a Canadian inclusive educator and consultant, who uses storytelling to inspire and engage others. “One Without The Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion” explores the changing landscape of inclusive education through…
Vaccine Awareness for the Early Year’s Sector in Halton
Dr. Oda is currently leading the COVID-19 vaccine program in Halton and joined the Halton team in 2017 from Edmonton where she worked as Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services. She received her Medical Degree from the University…
How Does Learning Happen – 4 Part Series
Join us for this 4-part series where we will explore How Does Learning Happen? and how the pedagogy is lived out in your programs. This is an opportunity to be curious and reflect alongside each other. Come ready to share your thoughts…
THRC Information and Inspiration Sheets
THRC’s Information and Inspiration Sheets provide Educators with concrete ideas and relevant information to support early learning and child care environments. Click here to view the Sensory Play Click here to view Physical Distancing Visit our website for more inspiration…
Black Professional ECE Association
Join Dr. Evelyn Kissi and Dr. Anita Ewan as they introduce a new association to the community of early childhood education. This association was created to support Black ECEs, and other professionals in early childhood education, who feel they are…
2 Day & 2 Dates – Mental Health First Aid Sessions
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Information below to register. Mental Health First Aid Standard Virtual consists of one 2-hour…
Health & Safety Guidance – New paid sick days legislation
New paid sick days legislation The Ontario government has announced the Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit. This benefit is available retroactively from April 19, 2021 till September 25, 2021, once legislation passes. The intent of this program is to cover workers…
Upcoming Professional Learning & Updates
Learning Community for Educators May Dates Available What’s on your mind? Environment, Interactions, Health and Safety and more. As we continue to navigate through the pandemic with ongoing changes and challenges, join a growing virtual network of Educators from across…
School Age – New activities for the month of April
Hope you enjoyed the School Age activities for the month of April. Please complete the survey at the bottom to provide us with feedback. Line Math Best ages: Grades K – 5 Players: 6 Where to play: Outdoors Click here…
TODAY AT NOON – Join a wonderful Storyteller and Writer David Bouchard.
TODAY AT 12:00PM Join a wonderful Storyteller and Writer David Bouchard. Reading is Better with Rhythm and Rhyme. Brought to you by HCDSB, the Catholic Parent Involvement Committee and Grandmother’s Voice. Storytelling is healing our Spirits “Awakening the Medicines Within” Tuesday,…
New May Dates – Learning Community for Educators
Learning Community for Infant Educators: Wednesday May 5, 2021 from 12:30PM – 1:30PM Wednesday May 19, 2021 from 7:00PM – 8:00PM Learning Community for Toddler Educators: Thursday May 13, 2021 from 12:30PM – 1:30PM Thursday May 27, 2021 from 7:00PM…
Federal Child Care Announcement
Finance Minister announced the Federal government will invest $30 billion dollars in Child Care. Chrystia Freeland announced the Federal government will invest $30 billion dollars over five years on early learning and child care services in this year’s federal budget.…
New School Age Activity – Guess Who?
Look for a new activity for your School Age program each week during the month of April. Human Guess Who? To be the first to guess the person picked using yes or no questions. Click here to watch the video…