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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T090000
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URL:https://thrc.ca/events/institute-for-early-childhood-professionals-ren
 ew-reflect-reignite/
SUMMARY:Event Full: Institute for Early Childhood Professionals: Renew\, Re
 flect\, Reignite
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nEvent Full: Institute for Early Childhood Professionals: 
 Renew\, Reflect\, Reignite \nFriday\, May 2\, 2025\n\n\n9:00am-3:30pm\n\n\
 n\n\nMorning Speaker: Dr. Andrew Campbell \nCultivating Belonging in the 
 Early Childhood Space - Educators are Essential\nIn this keynote\, we will
  explore the vital role of cultivating belonging within early childhood sp
 aces. As educators\, fostering an inclusive environment not only supports 
 children's emotional and social development but also enhances their overal
 l learning experience. We'll discuss practical strategies for creating a s
 ense of community\, encouraging openness\, fostering brave and safe spaces
 \, and embracing differences. Additionally\, it's essential to recognize t
 hat as we nurture belonging in our students\, we must also attend to our o
 wn. Remember\, educators\, to refresh and revitalize yourselves-self-care 
 is not a luxury\, but a necessity. Your well-being inspires and shapes the
  classroom atmosphere you create.\nAfternoon Speakers: \n\nChoose One of t
 he Afternoon Sessions As your Selection \n\nOption One: Managing and Unde
 rstanding Aggressive &amp\; Challenging Behaviours- Working with School Ag
 ed Children\n\nThis session is designed to support educators in effectivel
 y understanding and managing aggressive and challenging behaviours that ma
 y arise when working with school-aged children. Through interactive exerci
 ses\, participants will have the opportunity to develop and practice strat
 egies that promote positive behaviour management\, foster emotional regula
 tion\, and create supportive learning environments.\n\nFaciliated by: Phil
 lip Nicho\, Child and Youth Practitioner _________________________________
 ________________________________________\n\nOption Two: Caring and Respons
 ive Relationships\n\nExplore the foundations of relationships\, how we sho
 w and receive care and design our world to cultivate caring and responsive
  connections. Using core elements from The Virtues Project\, The College o
 f Early Childhood Educators and Illuminating Care: The Pedagogy and Practi
 ce of Care in Early Childhood Communities\, we will think\, feel\, play an
 d reflect on this journey as humans. Come join this dynamic and safe space
  for considering the elements of care and connection.\n\nFaciliated by: Sh
 annon Speer\, Professional Learning Consultant ___________________________
 ____________________________________________\n\nOption Three: "Beyond Duty
 : The Heart of Everyday Care in Early Childhood Education"\n\nIn early chi
 ldhood education\, care goes beyond meeting basic needs-it shapes lifelong
  relationships and emotional well-being. This interactive session challeng
 es educators to reflect on the human connection in their daily caregiving 
 practices. Through engaging activities\, real0life scenarios and personal 
 reflections\, participants will explore how biases (both conscious and unc
 onscious) influence interactions with children. We will examine research-b
 ased insights on the long-term impact of responsive care and discuss pract
 ical\, meaningful ways to integrate genuine connections. Educators will ex
 amine how small\, daily interactions shape children's sense of safety\, be
 longing\, and self-worth through a hands-on\, reflective session.\n\nFacil
 iated by: Cameile Henry\, Strengthen Hands Resources _____________________
 ____________________________________________________\n\nOption Four: Intro
 duction to Circle of Security\n\nJoin us in an engaging session for educat
 ors\, and they will begin to understand how their role of 'being the hands
  on circle' enhances the attachment between caregiver and child.\n\nFacili
 ated by: ​​Jona Ombao-Appadu &amp\; Tatiana Ortiz​\, ROCK __________
 _______________________________________________________________\n\nOption 
 Five: Know Your Worth\n\nLet's unpack the negative thinking\, and discuss 
 valuable strategies to improve negative thoughts\, build self-esteem\, inc
 rease confidence\, and take resilience to another level.\n\nFaciliated by:
  Tammy Whelen\, Mental Health Educator\n\n\n\n\n\nIntended Audience: Licen
 sed Child Care Educators\, EarlyON Educators\, Licensed Home Child Care Pr
 oviders/Home Visitors\, Supervisors\, Managers\, Support Staff\, School Bo
 ard Staff \n**Please note\, spaces are limited.**\n\n\n\n\nIf this sessio
 n is full\, e-mail administrativeassistant@thrc.ca to be put on the waitli
 st. If a spot becomes available an email will be sent to you.  \n\n\n\n\
 nLocation:\nHoliday Inn Burlington\n\n3063 South Service Road\, Burlington
 \n\nCost: \nProfessionals Working in Licensed Programs in Halton - Early 
 Bird Registration: No Cost\nOutside Halton Region and or/Non Licensed Prog
 rams: $25\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: \nApril 24\, 2025\n\n\n\n\nClick he
 re to view THRC’s Cancellation and No Show Process
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