Our Professional Learning Journey Continues- July

The Early Learning Quality Initiative is happy to announce the professional learning opportunities for the month of July.

We are excited to begin our Cultivating Connections: Early Learning Educator Network. This is an opportuity for us to come together and connect with other educators throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton. Our first drop in session will allow us to plan for future network events as we build relationships and engage in meaningful conversation. If you are planning to attend the network, please register on the following link by Monday, July 6 at 4:00 pm.

https://forms.gle/kZ7ctTsEznq3FEB96

On Thursday, July 16 we are welcoming Brianna Sandercock and Angela Rogers, Trent University Nursing Students who will present to us Empowering Educators, Inspiring Children and Building Physical Literacy.

During this session, the students will share their findings and introduce a Physical Literacy Toolkit designed to support educators in fostering movement, active play, and physical development within their programs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore practical resources, strategies, and ideas that can be integrated into everyday practice to enhance children’s physical literacy experiences.

Please register by Monday, July 13 at 4:00 pm. https://forms.gle/3agyhPw1uiBb8KwW9

 

Summer time is such a great opportunity to have a book study. We are excited to present our summer book study which is Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott. The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott, wants her readers to succeed. To do that, she explains, one must transform everyday conversations employing effective ways to get the message across. In this guide, which includes exercises and tools to take you step by step through the Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, Scott teaches readers how to:

• Handle strong emotions-on both sides of the table

• Overcome barriers to meaningful communication

• Expand and enrich conversations with colleagues, friends, and family

• Increase clarity and improve understanding

Please register for this event by July 8 at noon, so that the books and reading schedule can be delivered. https://forms.gle/eq44UtuVvBr2rRzH7