Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day		Wednesday, October 23, 2024
		10:00am-7:00pm
THRC is excited to welcome Andrew B. Campbell as our keynote speaker for Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Education Appreciation Day. Andrew is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in Leadership for Racial Justice in Teacher Education in the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto OISE. Keep Shining Your Light: Celebrations, Connections & Care This session is designed and dedicated to celebrating our community for holding the light in the lives of all those who we work with. It is also an opportunity to renew our commitment to established and sustain connections that will continue to foster a true sense of belonging and care. As we examine concepts of connections and belonging, we will discuss the impact of brave, safe, caring, and welcoming educational spaces that will allow the children in our care to thrive in their individual experiences and build relationships inside and outside of their community. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE MORNING SESSION FROM 10AM-12PM. Agenda 10:00am-11:00am – Registration, networking & light refreshments 11:00am-12:00pm – Welcome & Keynote Speaker: Andrew Campbell 12:00pm-7:00pm – Drop by to browse unique products from local vendors and treat yourself to something from our coffee truck to celebrate you! Check out some of our vendors below so far: Clover & Ivy Design: Candles, mineral bath, salts, scrunchies, headbands and eye pillows FunWayz4KidDayz – Sensory Kits for Kids Langille & Co Soap – Handcrafted Soaps & Art Kits SheArt2Know – Paintings, Cards & Bookmarks Vintage Lavender – Custom Pillows Calm & Cozy Designs – Handmade candles, bracelets, soaps, pendant bookmarks The Halton Resource Connection- Variety of ready to go resources available for purchase.
Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitors, Supervisors, Managers, Support Staff,
If this session is full, e-mail administrativeassistant@thrc.ca to be put on the waitlist. If a spot becomes available you will receive an email.
Location: St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West Oakville, L6M 4H9	Cost:		Registration Deadline: October 18, 2024