Title: Helping Others to Work Collaboratively
Location: Online via Elluminate  (Work from home in your PJs! We will also have someone available at Kingstec for those that need assistance or online access.)
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012 
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration: Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – March 2nd)  **Be sure to include your email address and preferred location**
Facilitators: Michelle Doucette

This 10 hour course will start with a short session Saturday morning and be completed via email and assignments.

Description: 

The workplace is an environment that utilizes both social and professional relationships.  In this course the learner will examine the elements that contribute to a work environment that supports collaboration.

Important:

1. Include your email address on your registration form.  You’ll be sent a link to log in to the workshop.  
2. If you would like to participate at Kingstec, either because you are unable to at home or need assistance, make sure you tell us!  We need to make arrangements.  You’ll also need to make sure you can access your email online.
3. Headset with microphone required.

Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind.

About Michelle: Michelle Doucette is an Online Educator and faculty with Nova Scotia Community College’s Early Childhood Education program.

See It… Learn It… Do It…

We are very excited to bring you all the important information about this year’s conference!  We hope you enjoy the conference just as much (or more, if that’s possible!) as we enjoyed planning it!

This cnference for Early Childhood Educators, focusing on Curriculum, will take place here at Kingstec, 236 Belcher St., Kentville, NS on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Doors open at 9:00am and the cost for the day is $75 per person. Please note that we have created a conference specific registration form. Please use this to register (below, with a full conference flyer) and keep in mind our workshop guidelines.

New this year is the addition of a Pre-Conference session the evening before along with our Caring At Work awards.  That will take place Friday, May 4, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.  If 6pm is a bit early for you, never fear!  The workshop will begin at 7pm.  Before that will be the Caring at Work awards and time for food and networking.  Arriving a bit late won’t be a problem.  We’ll also be holding this at Kingstec and the cost is $20 per person.  Attending the conference the next day?  Conference attendees will be able to attend this evening session for free, with the added bonus of being able to pick up your conference materials the evening before.  This will save you time in the morning that could be better spent visiting the trade show, grabbing a cup of coffee from our refreshment table and networking with your colleagues.  Please note that spaces are limited for the pre-conference session.

As mentioned previously, we are focusing on curriculum in this conference and we’ll have sessions on Math & Literacy, Science & Nature, and Toddler Transition as well as a day of sessions on story telling!  In addition, we’ll have an interactive session on Elluminate to help you learn this online workshop system and an entire afternoon on the Handle with Care program, “Strategies for Promoting the Mental Health of Young Children in Community-based Child Care”.

Cindy Campbell, a Nova Scotian singer and storyteller, will be our ‘headliner’ for the conference and pre-conference session.  Lorraine Mockford will guide you through the flexible (and not scary) world of Online Learning.  We’ll also being bring back favourites Liz Hicks, Shannon Harrison and Meaghan Forster-Raymond!

Deadline to register for the conference is April 20, 2012.  We hope to see you all there!  For more information, view the conference flyer below.  Pre-Conference information and registration is included in both of these documents.

Conference Flyer

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Title: Occupy Yourself
Location: Family Resource Centre of West Hants, Windsor
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 
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 – January 31)
Facilitators: Heather Porter

Description: 

Occupy Yourself is an interactive workshop designed to provide participants with helpful hints about good self-care practices and easy and useful techniques to make an impact on their own self-nurturing.

At the end of this workshop, participants will have learned about:

• Stress….what actually happens in our bodies when we experience stress;
• Taking an inventory;
• Nourishing our bodies and minds
• Taking responsibility for taking care of our greatest asset–ourselves
• Feeling and relaxing tension in our bodies
• Self massage and relaxation techniques

Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind.

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Title: You Do Science and Math?!!
Location: NSCC Kingstec
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $20
Registration: Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – March 16)
Facilitators: Joann Sweet

Description: 

So I’ve been told from time to time, however ECE’s know differently. During this Infant/Toddler workshop, we will become “Myth Busters”.  By entering the world of the young learner, we will explore how to enhance/enrich their ability to grasp everyday math and make scientific sense of their world.

Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind.

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Title: Understanding Loss and Grief: Creating Opportunities to Support Growth and Healing
Location: NSCC Kingstec
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $10
Registration: Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – February 14)
Facilitators: Lisa Smith and Jean Gorham, NSCC Faculty—School of Health & Human Services

Description: 

Why is there a need for this session?  What are the issues and concerns?

• Grief and Bereavement
  • Children
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Caregivers
• What is the role of the caregiver & the Centre?
  • Support Tools and Resources Therapeutic Strategies
  • Refer

Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind.

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Module #3 of the Leadership/Mentorship Development Program

This 10 hour course is open to everyone, with priority given to those registered in the LMD Program.

Title: Transitioning from Manager to Leader
Location: NSCC Lunenburg Campus, Bridgewater (**see below for bad weather plan)
Date: February 11, 2012 (with readings to be completed prior to this session and assignments following)
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration: Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – January 27)
Facilitators: Mike Rochester; NSCC Faculty—School of Health & Human Services

** in case of bad weather, this session will be held via video conference in Bridgewater, Yarmouth and Kentville as long as campuses are open.

Description:  

This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia.  Learners will have the opportunity to study the concept that understanding the needs of others is an essential element in the promotion of collaboration and creating a respectful environment in the work place.   They will examine effective; communication techniques, listening skills, team creation, feedback and reflective learning.  Through portfolio development and personal reflection the learner will identify areas for personal growth and development.

Check out the other courses in this series!

Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind.

Module #2 of the Leadership/Mentorship Development Program

This 10 hour course is open to everyone, with priority given to those registered in the LMD Program.

Title: Understanding Others
Location: Video Conference; Valley location: NSCC Kingstec
Date: The module will be delivered via one video conference session.  The remainder of the module will be delivered through email assignments.  Video Conference Date: January 7, 2012
Time: 90:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $60
Registration: Fax/mail/drop-off registration form to Monica or Justine at the ECD Support Centre! (Deadline – January 4)
Facilitators: Nancy Pelley; NSCC Faculty—School of Business

Description:  

This course is designed for individuals who are currently working in the Early Childhood Industry in Nova Scotia.  Learners will have the opportunity to study the concept that understanding the needs of others is an essential element in the promotion of collaboration and creating a respectful environment in the work place.   They will examine effective; communication techniques, listening skills, team creation, feedback and reflective learning.  Through portfolio development and personal reflection the learner will identify areas for personal growth and development.

Check out the other courses in this series!

Please keep our workshop guidelines in mind.

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The offered electives for the Leadership/Mentorship Development Program have been determined and the list with more details follows.  The fee for each module/course is $60+textbooks as required.  These modules are open to everyone, though spaces will be reserved for program participants.  This post will be updated with links to individual posts as more details are determined.

Helping Others to Work Collaboratively Course
The workplace is an environment that utilizes both social and professional relationships.  In this course the learner will examine the elements that contribute to a work environment that supports collaboration.
Date: March
Facilitation Method: TBA
Facilitator: Michelle Doucette, NSCC Faculty

The Workplace: Enhancing the Quality of Work Life Course
The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with a foundation of understanding and a general overview of the concepts of creating a healthy work place.   Examine the components that create a healthy work environment including professional and social relationship building and creating a safe and productive work environment.  Explore the concepts of: appropriate working relationships, supporting co-workers and professional growth.  Define, as it relates to the ECE work environment: critical thinking skills, professional development, cultural diversity and the respectful workplace.
Date: March
Facilitation Method: Elluminate
Facilitator: Michelle Doucette, NSCC Faculty

Dealing with Problems and Conflict Course
This course will provide the learner with a foundation of understanding and a general overview of the concepts of dealing with problems and conflict.  
Date: April
Facilitation Method: Video conference & computer assignments
Facilitator: Peggy Duncan, NSCC Faculty

Grant Proposal Writing Course
This course is structured to allow learners the opportunity to be introduced to the general concepts related to effective grant and proposal writing.
Date: April
Facilitation Method: TBA
Facilitator: Jeff Kelly

Wellness Planning Course
Learners will have demonstrated the ability to Identify signs and symptoms of stress and burnout.  Describe the impact of stress burnout and wellness on the individual in the early education team.  Develop a personal wellness plan.  Demonstrate respectful, appropriate professional behavior and effective interpersonal interactions with others in the learning environment in accordance with their industry as well as the protocol outlined in NSCC Great Expectations.  Demonstrate authentic engagement in reflective activities for personal awareness and growth.
Date: May
Facilitation Method: Video Conference & computer assignments
Facilitator: Aine Tan, NSCC Faculty

Mentorship Course
Define mentorship and discuss its value in the profession.  Identify the responsibilities of a mentor and a mentee.  Identify the role you could play as a mentor in the industry and reflect on how that role can enhance social and professional relationships in the workplace.  Demonstrate authentic engagement in reflective activities for personal awareness and growth.
Date: May
Facilitation Method: Video conference & computer assignments
Facilitator: Kathy Archer, NSCC Faculty

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course
Participants will learn how to prepare and manage aggressive situations safely.
Date: June
Facilitation Method: Face to Face
Facilitator: Dale Gruchy, NSCC Faculty

Mandatory Modules include:

Understanding Self
Understanding Others
Transitioning from Manager to Leader

The certificate of accomplishment, granted by NSCC, is obtained by completing six modules (10 hours of learning time each) of course material that is delivered in a blended format through various means including; NSCC online course format, Elluminate, face to face interaction and conferencing.

Mandatory Modules

1. Understanding Self—Start Date: November 26 in Bridgewater
2. Understanding Others—January 2012 via Video Conference
3. Transitioning from Manager to Leader—February 2012 via video conference

Elective Modules-March—May 2012

1. Grant Proposal Writing
2. The Workplace: Enhancing the Quality of Work Life
3. Helping Others to Work Collaboratively
4. Dealing with Problems and Conflict
5. Wellness Planning
6. Values and Ethics
7. Mentorship
8. Computer 101
9. The Learning Manager
10. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

*Dates subject to change

Location, times and delivery formats for each module will vary based on ECDSC and facilitator schedules and participant input.

Cost: $60.00 each (some may require the cost of a text book).  $360 for the entire program.

Module 1: Understanding Self—face to face delivery

NSCC Lunenburg Campus, Bridgewater
Day 1: 26 November 26, 10:00 am—3:00 pm
Day 2: determined on day 1.
Required Text: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath available from Amazon.ca, Chapters and other bookstores

To register for the program, please use the enclosed LMD Program registration form. You will choose your electives at a later date. Submitting the registration form and payment secures your spot in the program, automatically registers you for the first three, mandatory modules, and holds your spot in three elective modules. Registration closes November 14th.

If you would like to register for additional modules over the six required for the program (at additional cost) or know someone who would like to register for individual modules and not the entire program, please refer to our newsletter or website and use our regular workshop registration form.

Brochure (updated 26 October 2011)
Registration Form (for full program participants only. Everyone else should use our workshop registration form.)

If you require more information or have questions, please contact ECDSC Burridge or Kingstec.