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The Early Childhood Development Support Centre, Kingstec Campus serves the Early Childhood community from Windsor to Weymouth Falls, Digby County and has been in operation since March of 2003. We are located in room the Business Development offices – room 2207.
Computer availability and Internet access as well as resource collections are just a few of the services and materials available.
The Early Childhood Development Support Centre offers a centrally located facility for local and provincial childcare organizations to meet. Networking and support group sessions also use the facility to share curriculum ideas and commonalities within the sector. We also hold workshops at NSCC AVC Campus and in Windsor.
Innovative, new projects are introduced through the Support Centre to enrich and enhance the experiences of the early childhood professional. Mentoring and promoting professional development opportunities through many modes of delivery, for example, can heighten the participants awareness of the current trends and issues related to quality child care.
236 Belcher St.
Kentville, Nova Scotia
B4N 0A6
Email:monica.slauenwhite@nscc.ca
Coordinator: Monica Slauenwhite
Ph: (902) 690-2531
(Sector, program and RPL info)
Admin Assistant: Justine MacDonald
Ph: (902) 690-2514
(Workshop, Lending Library & General info)
Fax: (902) 690-2186
Kingstec’s Facebook Group
Resources
Kingstec’s Resource Lending Library
NSCC Library – includes book, journals, online databases and more.
What’s going on at Kingstec?
Workshops
Important Workshop Guidelines
Registration Form
Free information session on “Underlying causes of Learning Difficulties”. What happens if certain developmental stages such as crawling, or achieving hand dominance are not met? This presentation will address the relationship between developmental milestones and the skills needed for learning reading, writing and math. You will learn about some of the “red flags” that could be cause for concern, and hear about strategies that help. This talk is for teachers, parents, early childhood teachers, education students, support workers, educational assistants and anyone who is interested in learning. Wednesday June 20, from 7 – 8 pm in the lecture theatre at the Nova Scotia Community College, Belcher St. Kentville. You may contact kp@alexandersociety.org for more information. Title: Implementing Aboriginal Culture in Your Program Description: June 21st is National Aboriginal Day! Join us that evening to learn about Mi’kmaq culture including the importance of children, traditions and storytelling in the culture; how educators can include this into their programing; and more. Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind. “See It… Learn It… Do It…” May seems so far away, but when I look at my to-do list to prepare for our Spring Conference, I sometimes think it’s a bit too close! Don’t know what I’m talking about? On May 4th & 5th, the ECDSC Kingstec will be hosting our third annual Spring Conference. We have a great day of learning and activity on Saturday with a total of 8 sessions to close from: Hand with Care is now full, but please let us know if you would like to be put on the waiting list. If a space opens up, we will try to accomodate those that have been waitlisted. it will also help us determine if we should offer the workshop again in the future. You can also join us Friday night for our Conference kick-off featuring Cindy Campbell and a session called “Happiness is a Good Story”. We will be serving supper and presenting the Caring at Work Awards. Know someone who should be recognized at the event? There are more details on our blog. You are welcome to attend either day, or both. The choice is yours! Coming in from out of town and looking for a place to stay overnight? Here’s a link of local hotels and B&Bs. (This link does not mean we support any particular place, we’re just providing you with the information). Trip Advisor While the deadline to register for Friday and/or Saturday is April 20th, please register is as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and more wait lists! For more details on the conference, check out our other post. Title: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course Description: This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia. Participants will learn how to prepare and manage aggressive situations safely. Learning outcomes may include: This course will be facilitation two face-to-face sessions at Kingstec as well as reading assignments. more » Title: Wellness Planning Course Description: This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia. It will provide learners with a foundation of understanding and a general overview of the concepts of wellness continuum and how to develop personal wellness strategies. They will have an opportunity to study the concepts associated with work related stress and burnout and wellness planning. Learning outcomes include: This course will be facilitation via a 2.5 hour video conference session on May 9th, followed by participation and assignments through email. more » Title: Mentorship Course Description: This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia and will allow learners the opportunity to study the foundational concepts associated with mentorship both from a provisional basis and a receptive basis in their professional practice. Learning outcomes include: This course will be facilitation via a 2.5 hour video conference session on May 2nd, followed by participation and assignments through email. more » Title: Grant Proposal Writing Course Description: This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia. The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with a foundation of understanding and a general overview of the concepts of grant and proposal writing in the early childhood education field. Learning outcomes include: This course will be facilitation via a 2.5 hour video conference session on April 5th, followed by participation and assignments through email. more » Title: Dealing with Problems & Conflict Course Description: This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia and is structured to allow learners the opportunity to study the concepts associated with the resolution of conflict. After completing the course, the learner will have a foundation of understanding and a general overview of the concepts of dealing with problems and conflict. Learning outcomes include: This course will be facilitation via a 2.5 hour video conference session on April 4th, followed by participation and assignments through email. more » Title: Recognizing Prior Learning Information Session Description: Are you interested in getting your Early Childhood Education Diploma? Do you already have experience working with children? NSCC may have the answer for you! RPL (Recognizing Prior Learning) is a way that you can get credit where credit is due. Recognizing Prior Learning Process assists you to seek recognition for what you know and can do; a way of obtaining credit for knowledge/skills gained outside the classroom and through other programs by comparing learning gained from education, training, work, life experiences and study to the learning achieved in college courses. more » Friday, May 4th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm $20 (free for those signed up for the Spring Conference) Spaces Limited Supper & Caring at Work Awards 6:00pm We all know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding caring and dedication for the children they care for, and their commitment to their colleagues and the profession. The Caring at Work Award helps to build relationships and to promote the value of quality child care and those who provide it. Workshop 7:00pm—Happiness is a Good Story Why don’t we use storytelling more often to make us feel good? With guidance from storyteller, Cindy Campbell, learn how to tell your stories through visualization techniques and oral narrative exploration. Discover treasured stories in everyday life. Find that special story that will put a smile on your face! And get feelin’ good! About Cindy: Cindy Campbell is a storyteller, a singer, an enthusiastic story coach and an energetic performer who enjoys combining storytelling with other artistic techniques such as music, singing, puppetry and drama. In 2000, Cindy formed a part time business, an educational entertainment company, called StorySong Express. She has performed across Canada for all ages in festivals, concerts, libraries, schools and conferences. A former preschool teacher, and program presenter for public libraries, Cindy has developed many programs for preschoolers including Mother Goose Storytime for Cable 10 Dartmouth, a library program for pre-readers called ‘Shake, Rattle and Read’, and an oral storytelling based program called Rhythms, Rhymes and Telling Tales. To Register for the Session: Forward the registration form to Monica or Justine at the Support Centre. Payment must accompany the registration form for spaces to be held. Registration required by 20 April! To recognize someone with a Caring at Work Award, forward to the Support Centre by April 5th: * cash or cheque payable to Child Care Connections. Do Not combine payment with your conference registration. The cheque will be returned.
Underlying Causes of Learning Difficulties
admin : 18 May, 2012 12:55 PM : Kingstec Workshops, Training
Implementing Aboriginal Culture in Your Program
admin : 17 April, 2012 11:55 AM : Kingstec Workshops, Training
Location: NSCC Kingstec
Date: Thursday, June 21
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $10
Registration: Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – June 15)
Facilitator: Mindy Gallant-Zwicker
Location: NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville (Video Conference)
Date: June 12 & 13, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration:Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – June 5)
Facilitators: Dale Guchy, NSCC Faculty—School of Health & Human Services
Location: NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville (Video Conference)
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration:Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – May 2)
Facilitators: Aine Tan, NSCC Faculty—School of Health & Human Services
Location: NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville (Video Conference)
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration:Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – April 25)
Facilitators: Kathy Archer, NSCC Faculty—School of Health & Human Services
Location: NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville (Video Conference)
Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration:Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – March 28)
Facilitators: Jeff Kelly
Dealing with Problems & Conflict Course
admin : 6 March, 2012 2:06 PM : Kingstec Workshops, Training
Location: NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville (Video Conference)
Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration:Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – March 28)
Facilitators: Peggy Duncan, NSCC Faculty—School of Health & Human Services
Recognizing Prior Learning Info Session
admin : 6 March, 2012 1:57 PM : Kingstec Workshops, Training
Location: NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Fee: FREE!
Registration: RSVP required – just email or call Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – March 14)
Facilitators: Donna BarrettCaring at Work Awards & Workshop