EYCDC December 2024 Newsletter

Professional Development

NEW! FREE PD Module: Infant Quality Care (Module 2 of 2) is here! 

This training was developed by DEECD in partnership with EYCDC (NSCECE) to support the implementation of the Infant Quality Care Grant. Click here to register. 

Available in ENGLISH AND FRENCH. 

NEW! Culturally Responsive Leadership Module

Culturally Responsive Leadership in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 3-hour module developed to align with the revised Capable, Confident, and Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). This professional learning module has been designed to empower directors, assistant directors, pedagogical leaders, inclusion coordinators, and educators in coaching and leadership roles to support others in implementing culturally responsive practice. The module examines the roles of leaders provides an opportunity to practice courageous conversations and coaching techniques with a case study format. Completing Culturally Responsive Practices (CRP) module is a pre-requisite for taking Culturally Responsible Leadership. Click here to register.

Library

The EYCDC is now open for browsing!

Here are a few reminders after our brief hiatus:

EYCDC hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:40 PM. Extended hours may be available on request. We recommend calling (902-423-7114 ext. 233) or emailing ([email protected]) ahead of your visit as the library is often used as a meeting space.

The loan period for all items is 2 weeks. Anything longer than this period will require contacting our library clerk at [email protected].

Our catalogue is available online here.

Requests for items can be sent ahead of your visit. Please include the item’s call number (ex. GM 208) and the item’s name (ex. Spinning Wheel) in your request.

NSCECE Programs

Upcoming Programs 📚 :

FULLY FUNDED PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition) PROGRAM

In partnership with EECD through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

15-month PLAR Diploma Program starts January 21, 2025.

FREE application link: PLAR: Fast Track Program for Experienced Early Childhood Educators

*To be eligible you must hold a Level 1 Classification and have 1 year and 1080 hours of work experience in Canada. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT (ECA) Online 

6-month ECA, Level 1 Certificate Program start January 13, 2025

ECE HYBRID DIPLOMA

A mix of pre-recorded lectures and assignments & live, online learning.

25-month, Part-time, Hybrid Diploma Program starts April 7, 2025

For more information on our programs visit: www.nscece.com/programs 

For any questions regarding upcoming programs, connect with our Admissions Mentor, Shawna by email ([email protected]) or through her booking app: Book Shawna Murray (bookme.name)