Visit thrc.ca to view our new professional learning publication from July to September 2026.
Professional Learning: August Highlights
AUGUST UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSIONS
Rekindling Joy: A Community Conversation for Early Childhood Educators
August 6, 2026
6:00pm – 7:30pm
In-Person Session
Educator Resource Makerspace
August 6, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
In-Person Session
Mentoring Circles
August 12, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual Session
Rhythm, Movement & Meaningful Play
August 13, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
In-Person Session
Leadership Essentials: Core Skills For Emerging Leaders
August 18, 2026
10:30am – 12:00pm
Virtual Session
Loose Parts Studio
August 20, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
In-Person Session
Learning Community for Licensed Home Child Care
August 27, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual Session
Registration is still open!
Leadership Forum: Leading with Integrity, Leadership with Heart!
November 6th, 2026 from 9am to 3pm
St. Volodymyr's Event Centre
1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville
Summer Listening
Looking for professional learning opportunities this Summer?
Explore a collection of engaging podcasts designed to support your professional learning journey.
Listen in your own space, at your own pace, and stay inspired all summer long.
What's Happening at THRC?
Check out our Resource Bin:
My Body is a Rainbow
Resource Bin Number: #12631
New Self-Direct Resources!
Transforming Practice in ECE to Support Queer Children and Families
Professional Learning Opportunities for Your Team
Looking to support staff onboarding or provide targeted professional learning for your team? Visit our Professional Learning Catalogue, which offers a variety of professional growth.
Onboarding sessions can include:
- How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH?)
- Engaging Environments
- Caring and Responsive Relationships
- Reflective Practice
Whether you're welcoming new team members or looking to deepen professional knowledge, we're here to help. Contact us to learn more about in-house professional learning opportunities.
More Resources
Ontario modernizing immigration program to fill in-demand jobs
Ontario is transforming the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to better align immigration with labour market needs and with a clear focus on addressing critical workforce shortages across key sectors of the economy.
Working when it’s hot puts stress on your body’s cooling system. When ignored, it can lead to heat-related illness, disability and even death. This can happen to anybody.
PSHSA: JHSC training & certification,
webinars, resources & articles
- All Day TA: AI-supported learning: All Day TA has been integrated into PSHSA’s Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Part 1 virtual instructor-led and eLearning certification courses. The approach combines instructor-led training, AI-supported guidance and scenario-based learning activities.
- JHSC eLearning bundle option:PHSA is offering a bundled registration option that combines JHSC Part 1 eLearning with a JHSC Part 2 course. Details are available on the PSHSA website.
- July 28: Your guide to JHSC compliance and committee effectiveness: This webinar will provide information on changes to JHSC certification requirements effective July 1, 2026, as well as key committee responsibilities and practices that support effective functioning.
- August 27: De-escalation best practices and tactics: This webinar will examine approaches to recognizing and responding to escalating behaviours in workplace settings, including factors that may influence behaviour and strategies to support respectful interactions.
- Webinar recording: 2026–2027 workplace compliance initiatives for the education sector: A recording is available of a webinar hosted by PSHSA and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development on workplace compliance initiatives affecting the education sector.
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- Webinar recording: Artificial intelligence and the future of health, safety and well-being in Canada: This recorded webinar explores current and potential future applications of artificial intelligence in Canadian workplaces.
- Quick guide to tick safety: This guide provides information on tick-related health and safety risks, including tick removal and when to seek medical attention.
- Recent article:
Slips, trips and falls are preventable workplace injuries
WSN: Training, hazard awareness and regulatory information
- Workplace Safety North honours the ground for mine rescue training academy:Ceremony marks milestone in development of world-class training facility in Sudbury.
- Ontario Mine Rescue announces competition winners: Glencore team win the annual 2026 provincial mine rescue competition.
- Hazard alert: Protect yourself from tick bites and Lyme disease:Learn how to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease while working outdoors.
- Managing heat stress in the workplace: Prevention tips to keep workers safe in hot environments.
- Small business: Understanding your health and safety requirements: Key responsibilities for Ontario employers.
- Build safer workplaces with fall protection and regular inspection: Inspected fall protection systems help safeguard workers from falls from heights.
- Supporting young workers in summer jobs:Clear communication and supportive supervision help protect safety and well-being.
August 26-28: Practical auxiliary mine ventilation workshop