About this Event
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PLEASE REGISTER ONLY ONE PERSON AT A TIME SO WE CAN ACCOUNT FOR DIETARY NEEDS AND NAMES ON CERTIFICATES.
The purpose of this conference is for building strategies and positive practices that support inclusivity in the early years.
This is a conference for ALL those who work with young children and their families in early years settings.
Conference to be held at
Donna Gabriel Elementary (7844 204B Street, Langley BC)
Photographs will taken during the conference. By registering for the conference, you are giving permission for photos containing your image/likeness to be used on our website or social media.
Registration: (click on link below to see agenda)
Agenda Day 3
- Registration closes October 12th at 4:30 PM and is non-refundable. You must attend the ENTIRE conference day to receive a certificate of attendance.
- To obtain your 7 hour certificate of attendance, a conference evaluation link will be emailed to you on Monday. Once you have completed the evaluation, your certificate of attendance will be emailed to you within 2-3 business days. If you require a printed copy of your certificate, please email the office (langccrr@lcss.ca) and we will have a printed copy for pickup in the office.
- Pre-registration will occur between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM on the day of the conference.
- If in need of financial assistance to have multiple staff attend, please email CCRR office for more information.
- Registration will include complimentary book and lunch.
- Food: Refreshments at the morning break and lunch will be provided. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. Please make arrangements if you have other dietary restriction or allergies.
Morning Session One: Understanding What's Behind Challenging Behaviour and How To Help with Tamara Strijack
Children in the our care often arrive in survival mode, bringing with them behaviours that make it challenging for us to take the lead and build relationships with them. Often behavioural problems are seen as disciplinary issues that must be "fixed", rather than understanding them as an indication that a child has an emotional need to be filled. A child's development tells us something about their inner world. Drawing on the developmental insight of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Tamara will explore some of what is behind the challenging behaviours that we see in children across a range of diverse abilities. Tamara will offer practical suggestions for how we can support children to find emotional rest needed.
Tamara Strijack is a Registered Clinical Counselor who lives and works on Vancouver Island. She is co-author of the book, "Reclaiming Our Students: Why our children are more anxious, aggressive and shut down than ever, and what we can do about it." Tamara was worked with children an adolescents in various roles over the last twenty-eight years. She is currently the Academic Dean of the Neufeld Institute, where she develops and delivers courses on child development for parents, teachers and helping professionals. She is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and educational consultant, helping put adults back in the driver's seat in a way that facilitates growth learning for the child. As Dr. Gordon Neufeld's daughter, Tamara offers a unique inside view, bringing together her own experience and insight with her father's theoretical material. Connection, relationship and play continue to be the central themes in all her roles, both personally and professionally.
Morning Session Two: Talking to Parents (When You Have Developmental Concerns) with Glenda Honeybourne and Karen Came
What to do when you have concern about a child's development, how you might approach the family, and what to do next (which differs depending on how the family reacts to your concern). We will also talk about some common but subtle "red flags" that are easy to miss and give a brief overview of the Child Development programs offered by Inclusion Langley.
Glenda has been with Inclusion Langley Society (formerly Langley Child Development Centre) since 2002 and has been a Supported Child Development (SCD) Consultant for most of that time. Currently Glenda is the Supervisor of the Langley SCD program. Karen Came has been with the Agency since 1991 and has been an SCD Consultant since 1994.
Afternoon Session One: Kids Yoga for All Abilities with Karen LeSage
Participants will experience an inclusive kids yoga class. Adaptions/Modifications for all abilities will be discussed and explored by learning some basic chair yoga poses and strategies for various neurotypes.
Karen has over 25 years of experience working with children from birth to nineteen years of age in child care and community settings. Throughout my career, my focus has been on inclusion for all children. I am a licensed Early Childhood Educator, Infant/Toddler Educator, and Special Needs Educator. I am a registered 200-hour Yoga Instructor, a certified Perinatal Yoga Teacher and I've been trained in the Mindful Schools Curriculum.
Afternoon Session Two: Visual Support Strategies for Young Children with Developmental Disabilities with Dr. Brenda Fossett
Visual support, improve communication and enhance predictability for young children with developmental disabilities. Providing awareness of tool and resources they can use to assist in selecting, developing an implementing visual support strategies.
Dr. Brenda Fossett is a doctoral level Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, on faculty in the Applied Behaviour Analysis-Autism Department at Capilano University in North Vancouver. Brenda entered the field of special education in 1993 as a Special Education Teacher for the Deaf at the BC School for the Deaf in Burnaby, BC, specializing in educating deaf children with additional developmental disabilities. Brenda has over 20 years experience working as a consultant in private practice, providing services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities in home, school and the community.
