
Supporting Newcomer Children and Families in ECE Settings
Supporting Newcomer Children and Families
The main purpose of this professional development workshop is to empower Early Childhood Educators to promote well-being and belonging among newcomer children and families using a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach.
In this workshop, participants get the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the following:
- The journey: adversity, stress, and trauma
- The child’s perspective: a new world with new expectations
- Cultural awareness and navigating cultural misunderstandings
- Enhancing communication & helping parents to be advocates
Presenter Name: Ana Valle Rivera
Title: Public Speaker, Consultant and the Founder of Early Years Thriving
Bio: Ana is a proud mother of three, a public speaker, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Ana has 17+ years of experience in the childcare field. She has direct experience working with children and families using inclusive and trauma-informed approaches. Ana has 10+ years of experience working in adult education and she currently supports ECE practicum students at the college level. Ana has 8+ years of experience as a workshop facilitator and has facilitated hundreds of professional development workshops for thousands of educators, teachers, and parents. Ana has a Diploma in ECE, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Care, and is currently completing a Master’s of Professional Education in ECE.
Date: Tuesday, March 4th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM PST
Location: Online – ZOOM link will be provided one day prior to the event. Please ensure your email is entered correctly.
Professional Development Certificate for 2 hrs will be provided.
Limited spots available! Register today to secure your place.
- Capacity: Spaces Available
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