EYCDC December 2023 Newsletter
Capable, Confident & Curious: Module 1
Capable, Confident & Curious Module 1 - Pedagogical Leadership will be offered in an online session December 11th & 12th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Click here to register for Module 1.
For information about other upcoming Modules being offered, click here.
Hands-On Workshops
The last hands-on workshop of 2023 is fast approaching! This month, we will be learning about Woodworking with Children with the EYCDC’s own Olha Khaperska. Join us on December 6th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for this exciting learning opportunity. To register, contact us at (902) 423-7114 ext. 233.
We will have more hands-on workshops coming up in the new year, we look forward to seeing you there!
Culturally Responsive Practice
The EYCDC has two upcoming sessions of Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings in January and February 2024. These sessions will be held online via Zoom. The dates for these sessions are as follows:
JANUARY Session:
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, January 18th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, January 20th, 2024, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, January 25th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
FEBRUARY Session:
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, February 15th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, February 17th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Please remember, you must commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive PD credit.
Click here to register for January.
Click here to register for February.
On-Demand Seminars
Did you know the EYCDC offers an on-demand, subscription-based PD platform? Memberships start at $10.35 a month and include a 30-day free trial. Each membership include access to more than 20 hours of PD content and free access to our Halifax-based Lending Library.
For more information, visit our online PD seminars page: https://eycdc.nscece.com/online-seminar-catalogue-1
Library
The holiday season is upon us, and the EYCDC is ready to help bring celebrations to your classroom.
We have books for Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
Our Eight Nights of Hanukkah by Michael J. Rosen (JP ROSE), Chnaukah by Trudi Strain Trueit (J 296.4 T), It’s Hanukkah! By Jeanne Modesitt (JP MOD)
Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs (JP BRI), Christmas by Trudi Strain Trueit (J 394.2T), Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve? By Jan Brett (BB BR-B)
Kwanzaa by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate (J 394.2 C), Kwanzaa by Trudi Strain Trueit (J 394.26 T), Seven Candles for Kwanzaa by Andrea Davis Pinkney (JP PI)
Not sure where to start? We’ve got books for that too!
Celebrate! An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying Holidays in Early Childhood Programs by Julie Bisson (375.10 BI/375.10 BI2)
And, as always, our toys and loose parts collections are a great way to bring celebrations and play together. Check out some of the festive invitations we’ve created the last few years.
Loose Parts Wreaths and Menorahs
Kwanzaa Dollhouse
For more information on our library collection, visit our catalogue or contact us at [email protected].
Upcoming Certificate and Diploma Programs in 2024
At NSCECE, we have two programs designed to accommodate folks working in the ECE sector in Nova Scotia. If you have any questions about either of these upcoming programs, please contact Shawna, our Admissions Mentor: [email protected]
Online ECA Certificate
January 9, 2024
- 6:30pm-9:30pm, 2-3 evenings/week
- Delivered online
- Two guided workplace experiences
- Graduate with ECA Certificate (Eligible for Level 1 classification)
- Level 1 staff are eligible for QIG funding wage contribution
- Move staff to wage scale and start at $19.67/hour
- Monthly payment plans available
- Student loan eligible
ECE Hybrid Diploma
March 26, 2024
- 26 months to complete
- 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 1-2 evenings/week of live online classes
- Upon graduation eligible for a Level 2 classification
- Apply for your level 1 classification one year into the program
- Four full-day practicum placements
- 50% asynchronous (self-study, recorded lectures)
- 50% delivered online
- Workplace practicum available for those employed in licensed childcare
- Student loan eligible
- Eligible for Continuous Education Reimbursement Funding
Happy Holidays!
We wish you joy and peace, laughter and hugs, and being around the people who make this season special for you! 