Agassiz Educator Training Conference
Open to Early Years Professionals ECE, ECEA,RA, and Teachers/ EA’s
Agassiz Educator Training conference 2 options to choice from
Option 1
Trauma Informed Practice for Educator/Caregivers Presented by Catherine Drennan MCFD
Learn how adverse childhood experience (ACES) could lead to lifelong challenges and struggles, dive into what trauma is and how it impacts brain development and discuss the importance of connection and how everyday experiences impact brain development. Explore the importance of self-care and your window of tolerance, learn strategies to reduce and/ or eliminate explosive behaviors, create a sensory informed environment.
Option 2
Calm Curriculum Kit Training for Early Childhood Educators Presented by Kiran Sidhu /Jodie Elliott FVCDC
The CALM Curriculum© is research informed (2022) and evidence-based early care and learning program. Children are engaged in fun, play-based, developmentally appropriate activities, birth to eight years of age, in helping to foster self-awareness and building their social emotional well-being competencies. Melvin the Monkey engages children in songs, games, stories and activities to help them cope with the stressors in their lives. Children will learn about their energy states, emotions, problem solving strategies, impulse control, kindness, empathy and more.
Date: Saturday Oct 21st,2023 Time: 930am-330pm (doors open at 830am) Cost: Free Location: Kent Elementary School 7285 McCullough Rd Agassiz
- Capacity: Spaces Available