ELF Off the Shelf

In this series of workshops, we will take our ELF books out of the shelf and together we’ll learn about the main concepts of the BCELF by sharing lived experiences, engaging in individual and group exercise and studying theories in meaningful ways. This series is designed so educators not only learn about the BCELF but also live the concepts through active reflection and critical dialogue. Learning will take place through non-traditional ways rather than simply reading the ELF.

This initiative is funded through the Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, in partnership with the Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre, the agency responsible for administering the funds.

Participants must be able to attend 2 in-person and 3 online sessions on the following dates. Lunch during in-person sessions will be provided.

1. In-person Session: Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, at Westcoast
2. Virtual Session: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, via Zoom
3. Virtual Session: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, via Zoom
4. Virtual Session: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, via Zoom
5. In-person Session & Tour of Frog Hollow Learning Centre, Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Register here: https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/elf-shelf-4810-8100