Inspired ECE and Playground Connections present Communication Development in the Early Years
Settings, a dynamic and interactive 3-part workshop series for Early Childhood Educators, administrators
and students in early years settings. Participants will learn how to build strong connections with families,
become more familiar with typical communication development, and gain confidence in identifying
communication-based needs through invitations and activities.
Presenter: Julie Hansen: I have been an Early Childhood Educator for 20 years, having received my
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Douglas College. Since then, I have gained experience in a
variety of areas within the field of Early Childhood Education: Director of a preschool, Supervisor of
after-school care as well as 3-5 and Infant Toddler programs and centre management. My primary
focus has evolved to encompass team leadership, management training program.