Chatham-Kent Heartwork is pleased to offer free learning opportunities for early years professionals who work with and support the children and families in Chatham-Kent.
All Chatham-Kent Heartwork workshops are FREE and are intended for all professionals working with children in Chatham-Kent early years settings.
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Stepping Side By Side
A Professional Learning Pathway for Early Childhood Educators
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In Chatham-Kent, we know that Early Years professionals pride themselves on staying current with information on early childhood development. They strive to provide quality programming while holding the four foundations of HDLH at the core of their work with children and families.
Stepping Side By Side Chatham-Kent is a professional learning and mentoring opportunity. This initiative was created to use individually as well as in group settings to support reflection, collaboration and growth within the role of early childhood education. It is a modulated program intended for those:
- stepping into the field of early childhood education
- currently working in the field
- rising leaders and leaders
Stepping Side by Side was created by ASCY for Early Learning Professionals to dig deeper into topics related to their scope of practice. Chatham-Kent is excited to partner with this initiative to support the mentorship and Professional Learning needs of our community.
Upcoming Events
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2024 Community of Practice: Seasons of the Educator
Presented by Discovery Professional Learning
January 1 to December 31, 2024 (Virtual)
All educators in Chatham-Kent are invited to register for a free online virtual community of practice. You will have free and unlimited access to this space where we will think, reflect, and connect together with educators from all over Chatham-Kent. It is similar to a closed Facebook group where you can connect with others and share ideas all through your phone or computer. You can choose from two virtual communities: Educator or Leadership. This accessible space allows you to have 24/7 access to a community of companions at your fingertips. This offering is responding to the desire of building community, collaboration, and belonging in the sector.
What is a virtual Community of Practice?
It is a virtual space where a group of people can log on and share their interests, passions, and challenges. This space provides support and knowledge as the participants interact online.
By signing up for FREE today, you will get:
- UNLIMITED learning
- New relationships
- To engage with others
- Support
- Access to free resources
When you sign up, your registration information will be shared with Discovery Professional Learning.
Chatham-Kent Heartwork Child Care P.D. Day
Friday, May 10 (doors open at 8:00 am)
Location: John D. Bradley Convention Centre
This P.D. day, registrants can choose from 3 options of all-day workshops: (Click for full Details)
- Workshop A: Early Years Mental Health
- Workshop B: Self-Reg/Belonging
- Workshop C: The C is for Cooks, but All are Welcome!
Pedagogical Tour (Spring 2024)
Presented by Chatham-Kent Heartwork Committee
Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm (In-Person Event)
Location: Various Child Cares across Chatham
This tour will give you the opportunity to check out other early learning centres across Chatham! Explore, learn, network, and get inspired alongside other educators. Take away great ideas as you reflect on the possibilities to enrich your own learning environments.
Child Care Menu Planning: Practical Guide
Presented by Chatham-Kent Public Health
Wednesday, May 22 @ 2:00 - 3:15 pm (In-Person Event)
Location: St. Angela Merici C.S. (801 McNaughton Ave. W., Chatham)
Looking for a better tool to help you plan your Child Care menus and meet Child Care and Early Years Act requirements? Ontario Dietitians in Public Health have updated their Menu Planning Practical Guide to better reflect the current Canada's Food Guide. Inside you'll find updates that can help make menu planning to meet guidelines easier. Join me as I take you through the changes and get you more familiar with the updated guide.
Sylvia Blay is a registered Dietitian. She worked in extended care for a short time and then moved into her current role at Chatham-Kent Public Health where she has been for the last 25+ years. Her passion is working with young families and children 0-6 years.
Untold Stories: 2SLGBTQAI+ History in Canada
Presented by Shelley Secrett
Thursday, May 23 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Virtual Event)
Learning the stories, achievements, unique experiences and contributions of 2SLGBTQAI+ people fosters greater inclusion, acceptance and understanding. Participants will embark on an interactive journey through significant moments in Canadian queer history, which are rarely shared, and meet influential activists who paved the path in the gay rights movement. Understanding brings compassion and helps to create a greater sense of belonging in early learning programs where the whole community is valued, accepted, and celebrated. Join us for this one-of-a-kind workshop and allow this new knowledge to complement any strategies already taken to create visibility and awareness of 2SLGBTQAI+ identities.
Shelley Secrett is a registered early childhood educator at Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care in Waterloo, ON. Shelley is very involved in Waterloo Region's vibrant 2SLGBTQAI+ community by hosting fundraisers, raising awareness and empowering people to be who they are.
Provocations in the Outdoors
Presented by St. Clair College and YMCA
Wednesday, May 29 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm (In-Person Event)
This workshop will inspire you as you explore and interact with the outdoors. How can you use this space and materials to enhance learning with children? Come and tinker with materials to set up provocations in the outdoors and grow in your knowledge.
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