Workshops

About this Event
An interactive workshop designed for early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers of children under 10. Explore the art of African oral storytelling as a creative way to teach children about the continent of Africa. Learn how to use stories, songs, rhythm, and simple crafts to celebrate African culture, values, and wisdom. Through live storytelling, you will discover how these traditions can nurture creativity, empathy, and cultural awareness in young children,
bringing African rich heritage into your home or classroom

Presenter Bio:
Mekdes Gete is an early childhood educator with over 25 years of experience and the founder of the Hibret Cultural School Society in Vancouver, BC. Passionate about empowering children through culture and creativity, she teaches Amharic, traditional Ethiopian dance, and cooking while fostering
an appreciation for African heritage. Through her initiative Story Time With Me, Mekdes shares African oral traditions through storytelling, music, and movement, inspiring cultural pride and empathy in young learners.

ZOOM LINK INFO
This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you 3-5 days before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425.

WORKSHOP POLICIES

By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood, and agree with all policies.

1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.

2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.

3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!

4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.

5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.

6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed. Withdrawal must be made 7 days in advance or more for a credit to be issued

7. I understand the CCRR staff may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting their training. By registering I consent to allow the CCRR to take my photograph.

8. I understand that my confirmation to attend is my payment receipt that will be sent to my email. I understand there will be a reminder email of this event closer to the date.

About this Event
Every child deserves to feel heard, welcomed, and seen, and this starts in our environments. Representation is everything for children. Although we can't control every form of media they consume, we can control one thing — the books they read in our classrooms. Through this webinar, you will understand diversity in a new way and learn how to promote true diversity in your classroom.

Presenter Bio:
Meet your Early Childhood Coach - Anisha Angella!over 18+ years. With a degree in Early Childhood Education Studies, Anisha has held many roles over the years. She has led childcare programs, taught college programs, and worked as a senior manager overseeing 45+ childcare locations. She is also the CEO and Founder of her business, "The Early Childhood Coach + Co" — a powerhouse for all things childcare consulting, coaching, and training. Her success
has allowed her to gain exposure through Breakfast Television, Authority Magazine and The Today Show. Anisha wants to see other members of the ECE community succeed and loves to share her wealth of knowledge through speaking at a variety of events. Anisha’s speaking engagements focus on diversity in ECE, leadership, mental health and burnout in ECE, and effective communication with parents and staff. She has spoken at over 250+ events worldwide and is always looking forward to her next engagement.

ZOOM LINK INFO
This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you 3-5 days before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425.

WORKSHOP POLICIES

By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood, and agree with all policies.

1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.

2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.

3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!

4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.

5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.

6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed. Withdrawal must be made 7 days in advance or more for a credit to be issued

7. I understand the CCRR staff may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting their training. By registering I consent to allow the CCRR to take my photograph.

8. I understand that my confirmation to attend is my payment receipt that will be sent to my email. I understand there will be a reminder email of this event closer to the date.

About this Event
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED

In this workshop participants will learn how to use basic signs and gestures to promote language in their child's home and child care programs. You will
learn and practice a variety of signs for everyday use and ways to use signs in songs and stories.
Please note this is not an American Sign Language Course.

Presenter Bio:
Karen has 30 years of experience working with children from birth to nineteen years of age in childcare and community settings. Throughout her
career her focus has been on inclusion for all children. She is a licensed Early Childhood Educator, Infant/Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator. She has taken college level ASL courses throughout her career and was a volunteer teacher at a school for the deaf In Fiji.

WORKSHOP POLICIES

By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood, and agree with all policies.

1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.

2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.

3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!

4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.

5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.

6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed. Withdrawal must be made 7 days in advance or more for a credit to be issued

7. I understand the CCRR staff may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting their training. By registering I consent to allow the CCRR to take my photograph.

8. I understand that my confirmation to attend is my payment receipt that will be sent to my email. I understand there will be a reminder email of this event closer to the date.

ZOOM LINK INFO
This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you 3-5 days before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425.

About this Event
A practical, story‑rooted, emotionally safe session designed to help childcare teams understand autism, build trusting relationships with autistic children and their families, and use the 3Rs (Regulate, Relate, Reason) in everyday care moments.

Key Concepts
- Autism as a neurotype, not a behaviour problem
- Strengths‑based framing: pattern recognition, deep focus, creativity, honesty, sensory attunement
- Invisible disabilities and why many autistic children are misunderstood
- Barriers to assessment and why many families struggle to access support

Presenter Bio

A Woman’s Counsellor with a focus on neurodiversities, DEI Consultant & Presenter, TEDx speaker, Disabilities Advocate and previous School Trustee, Suzanne Perreault also identifies as Autistic. She draws from lived and professional experience to support the lives of families with neurodiversities and anti-oppression. She is a strong local and international advocate for children facing barriers of inclusion. Suzanne has been an active participant in community development and mentorship for over 20 years. As parent of three children diagnosed Autistic, Suzanne knows first-hand the importance of holding tender the experiences of community and their loved ones walking the path of intersectionality and disabilities. She works alongside School Districts across
the province on the important conversation of Inclusion and Trauma Informed Practices, while supporting these same conversations with SFU & FVU teacher and Youth and Childcare candidates.

Her primary focus is fair and equitable access for students in education. Having been nominated for the Community Impact Award for Autism BC, a two-time Diversity Award nominee with the Fraser Valley Cultural & Diversity Awards, and the Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award she demonstrates steps reflecting a strong passion for both equity and community relationships.

WORKSHOP POLICIES

By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood, and agree with all policies.

1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.

2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.

3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!

4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.

5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.

6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed. Withdrawal must be made 7 days in advance or more for a credit to be issued

7. I understand the CCRR staff may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting their training. By registering I consent to allow the CCRR to take my photograph.

8. I understand that my confirmation to attend is my payment receipt that will be sent to my email. I understand there will be a reminder email of this event closer to the date.

ZOOM LINK INFO
This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you 3-5 days before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425.

About this Event
PLEASE BRING A COOKIE TRAY TO TAKE  HOME YOUR FELT STORY

Engage in songs, stories and games as you discuss the different learning areas that felt stories reach in the ECE classroom. Learn fun ways to engage the
whole class in learning games during circle time and make story time fun using songs and stories with familiar tunes and favourite books.
Each participant will choose and make their own felt story to bring back with them to their classroom.

Presenter Bio:
Christine Kopp is an Early Childhood Educator with over 21 years experience working, teaching and mentoring in ECE classrooms. She is currently still working in the field and has also started her own business sharing the love of storytelling through felt boards. She challenges teachers to see felt
stories as a fun encouraging hands on activity for more than just circle time. Making and telling stories using felt is her passion.

WORKSHOP POLICIES

By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood, and agree with all policies.

1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.

2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.

3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!

4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.

5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.

6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed. Withdrawal must be made 7 days in advance or more for a credit to be issued

7. I understand the CCRR staff may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting their training. By registering I consent to allow the CCRR to take my photograph.

8. I understand that my confirmation to attend is my payment receipt that will be sent to my email. I understand there will be a reminder email of this event closer to the date.

About this Event
This is a test event. Please ignore this listing. We are making some adjustments to this system behind the scene but it remains active for you use otherwise.