Leadership and Operational Practices
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THRC Podcasts
Join us as we reflect and learn together by sharing stories and perspectives from professionals in the early learning community. You can find all episodes of THRC Table Talks on PodBean and Spotify. Do you have something to share? Email us at connect@thrc.ca. Use this Podcast Reflection Form to reflect on your learning after listening to an episode, and add it to your CPL.
Dare to Lead
Mindfulness in the Classroom - A Chat with a School-Age Educator
Q&A With Drew Dudley
Here's Why You Should Read "From Teaching to Thinking"
From Thinking to Teaching, should be EVERY educator's pedagogical COMPANION. Where are you coming from and where are you hoping to go? Let From Teaching to Thinking be your companion on the journey. From Teaching to Thinking - is it on your bedside table/bookshelf yet? Want to read it? Come visit us at THRC. We have a copies available to borrow.
From Teaching To Thinking (Part 2)
Continue your journey of exploring From Teaching to Thinking with us! There is so much more to unpack in this book. What are teacher scripts? How do they get in the way of what you truly value? Do they disrupt the responsive relationships you hope to build with the children? Do they limit creativity for you and your children? How are your centre's Vision and Values aligning with How you build relationships? How do you structure time, space and collaboration for staff and children/families to reflect and learn from one another?
From Teaching To Thinking (Part 1)
Welcome back! We are starting off this fall season by exploring the amazing book From Teaching to Thinking. It is a fabulous, informative, thought-provoking book - a definite MUST READ if you work with children and families!! You will hear how this book has transformed all of us who read it in this two-part series. Link in Bio to access this podcast or visit thrc.ca/thrc-podcast/ to listen and access our resource page. Want to read it? If you are a THRC member, you can borrow it from our Resource Library. We have made a book study kit to spark your explorations and conversations. Contact info@thrc.ca to find out more.
Leaders Who Coach
In this episode, Frances chats with Nina about how she has transformed her view of being a leader and incorporated coaching principles into her practice like curiosity and asking questions.
Hosting and Mentoring ECE Students
In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of hosting and mentoring ECE placement students with Deb and Donna from Sheridan College. Learn about the expectations and benefits to not only the student, but to the mentor and hosting centre, as well as the greater ECE community.
THRC Information & Inspiration Sheets
THRC's Information and Inspiration Sheets provide Educators with concrete ideas and relevant information to support Early Learning and Child Care environments.
Professional Supervision Information and Inspiration Sheet
Webinars
From "Toxic" to "Productive": How to Turn (Almost) any Conflict into a Win
Professionalism and Leadership in a Regulated Profession
Introduction to the Kindergarten Parents Survey & Findings 2023
**The kindergarten parent survey video provides insight on caregiver experiences on stress, social support, and feelings of neighborhood cohesion. As well as findings on increased physical activity amongst kindergarten aged children.
Modules
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Articles & Resources
Conflict Resolution Tactics PowerPoint
From "Toxic" to Productive: How to Turn (Almost) Any Conflict into a Win PowerPoint
Onboarding and Setting up your New Hire for Success Workbook
Understanding Human Resource Obligations in ChildCare Organization PowerPoint
Checklists from Human Resources session above:
- Occupational Heath and Safety Checklist
- Employment Contract Best Practices Checklist
- Workplace Accommodation Checklist for Employees
- Human Resources Management Best Practices Checklist
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- By-Law Checklist
Board Governance Essentials: Non Profit Board Primer PowerPoint
Board Governance Essentials: Holding Productive & Compliant Meetings PowerPoint
Board Governance Essentials: Succession Planning PowerPoint
Succession Planning Templates:
Kindergarten Parent Survey: Introduction to the KPS & 2023 Key Findings