Professional Development
Ongoing Virtual Professional Learning Opportunities
Big Ideas for the Care of Tiny Humans
The County of Simcoe, in collaboration with Sick Kids Infant and Early Mental Health Promotions and 20 other municipalities across the province, is excited to announce a new initiative with Dr. Jean Clinton and Lorrie McGee. Together, they have developed learning modules for early years professionals focused on infant and early mental health and wellness. We are pleased to offer free access to this 5-part virtual learning series. The modules cover the science of social-emotional development and explore core concepts of mental health and well-being. These modules are available in both English and French. Please note that the French facilitation guide will be available in the next few weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge! To get started, please refer to the Access Guide attached to the bulletin to create your account on the Sick Kids Infant and Early Mental Health Promotions website and begin engaging with this valuable learning opportunity. Stay tuned to the bulletin for chances to join a community of practice dedicated to the well-being of our youngest learners
Cultivating Diversity & Addressing Bias
Bias – this free in-person training session facilitated by the Harmony Movement is designed to support employers in fostering inclusion and addressing inequities in the workplace. For more information and to register, please click here
Children’s Services
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The Giving Tree Story Bag online module
The Métis Nation of Ontario is excited to introduce The Giving Tree Story Bag online module. This resource helps Early Learning Professionals integrate Métis culture into their environments with practical strategies and dynamic learning centres. The module also provides a foundation for respectful engagement with Métis history and culture, highlighting examples of cultural appreciation and appropriation. This module is available in English only at this time and will be available in French in the next few months. Start learning today.
Resource Lending Library
Materials available include, but are not limited to, light cubes, open-ended materials, educator resource books and children’s books.
