Introduction

Author: THRC

The Learning Lens: January 2026

Professional Learning: January Highlights & Upcoming Sessions 

Standard First Aid – January 17, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm (In-Person Session)

Learning Community for All Educators – January 20, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Learning Community for All Preschool Educators – January 21, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Duty to Report – January 22, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Let’s Talk Self Reg for Educators – January 27, 2026 from 6:45pm-8:15pm (In-Person Session)

Functions of Behaviour – January 28, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Caring and Responsive Relationships – January 29, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Empowering Young Lives: An Introduction to Developmental Assets – January 29, 2026 from 6:15pm-8:15pm (Virtual Session)

Exciting New Podcast Release!

Join us as we introduce the Pedagogical Mentor Team, a group dedicated to supporting educators through mentorship and professional growth. In this episode, they share insights on their role, in the community and what makes their work meaningful.

Click here to listen and to request a Pedagogical Mentor

What is happening in the Resource Library?

Click here to check out our new video About THRC

Mark your calendars! Upcoming professional learning days will be announced soon. Check back regularly for updates.

Check out our new Resource Library display: The Gingerbread Boy – Bin #2036

Professional Learning Registration

We’re excited to share an update that will make registering for professional learning even easier. No more accounts. No more passwords. Going forward, you can register by simply clicking on the link for the session you’d like to attend. Quick, easy and hassle-free.

New Self-Directed Learning Opportunities 

A curated collection of resources designed to support you in your professional learning journey at your own pace in your own space.

Did you Know?

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) has been amended:

Job Seeking Leave – A new leave of absence was established under the ESA that provides eligible employees with 3 unpaid days of leave if:

  • the employee received a notice of mass termination (when an employer terminates 50 or more employees at its establishment within a 4-week period)
  • the employee is engaging in activities related to finding employment, including job searches, interviews and training.

Eligible employees must notify their employer at least 3 days before beginning the leave, if possible.

Extended Temporary Lay-off

A new extended lay-off was established under the ESA to allow an employer and non-unionized employee to agree to and for the Director of Employment Standards to approve of, a temporary lay off that is 35 or more weeks in any period of 52 consecutive weeks but less than 52 week in any 78 consecutive weeks.

Click here to learn more  

 

Author: THRC

The Learning Lens: January 2026

Professional Learning: January Highlights & Upcoming Sessions 

Standard First Aid - January 17, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm (In-Person Session)

Learning Community for All Educators - January 20, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Learning Community for All Preschool Educators - January 21, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Duty to Report - January 22, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Let's Talk Self Reg for Educators - January 27, 2026 from 6:45pm-8:15pm (In-Person Session)

Functions of Behaviour - January 28, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Caring and Responsive Relationships - January 29, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:00pm (Virtual Session)

Empowering Young Lives: An Introduction to Developmental Assets - January 29, 2026 from 6:15pm-8:15pm (Virtual Session)

Exciting New Podcast Release!

Join us as we introduce the Pedagogical Mentor Team, a group dedicated to supporting educators through mentorship and professional growth. In this episode, they share insights on their role, in the community and what makes their work meaningful.

Click here to listen and to request a Pedagogical Mentor

What is happening in the Resource Library?

Click here to check out our new video About THRC

Mark your calendars! Upcoming professional learning days will be announced soon. Check back regularly for updates.

Check out our new Resource Library display: The Gingerbread Boy - Bin #2036

Professional Learning Registration

We're excited to share an update that will make registering for professional learning even easier. No more accounts. No more passwords. Going forward, you can register by simply clicking on the link for the session you'd like to attend. Quick, easy and hassle-free.

New Self-Directed Learning Opportunities 

A curated collection of resources designed to support you in your professional learning journey at your own pace in your own space.

Did you Know?

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) has been amended:

Job Seeking Leave - A new leave of absence was established under the ESA that provides eligible employees with 3 unpaid days of leave if:

  • the employee received a notice of mass termination (when an employer terminates 50 or more employees at its establishment within a 4-week period)
  • the employee is engaging in activities related to finding employment, including job searches, interviews and training.

Eligible employees must notify their employer at least 3 days before beginning the leave, if possible.

Extended Temporary Lay-off

A new extended lay-off was established under the ESA to allow an employer and non-unionized employee to agree to and for the Director of Employment Standards to approve of, a temporary lay off that is 35 or more weeks in any period of 52 consecutive weeks but less than 52 week in any 78 consecutive weeks.

Click here to learn more