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11 Annual Durham Region Child Care Forum Conference Saturday October 1st, 2016 at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, DDSB 1355 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, ON L1T 4G8 MISSION

VISION

The D.R.C.C.F.‘s mission is to support our community’s capacity to deliver quality services for children through professional development, networking and other

The Durham Region Child Care Forum envisions a future that includes an informed, educated and trained Early

PHILOSOPHY Families in Durham Region are entitled to a range of Child Care options that meet their needs. It is the philosophy of the Durham Region Child Care Forum that ongoing development of a strategic plan for Child Care should be carried out within a community context.

Thank you Yummy Catering Services Inc. for your donation towards the 2016 D.R.C.C.F. Conference.

D.R.C.C.F.’s VALUES CONSISTENT, QUALITY SERVICES Quality early learning and child care services should be available to support children age 0 to 12 years and their families.

COLLABORATION We believe that the best services are available when providers work together, as well as in partnership with families in the best interest of the child.

PLANNING Community-based collaborative planning, founded on clear, non-biased communication, is necessary to ensure comprehensive care for children.

ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Early learning and child care professionals benefit from professional development throughout their working lives. An educated, relevant, and professional workforce improves the community’s capacity to provide quality early learning and child care.

ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION We believe that all children, regardless of their differences and needs, are entitled to creative, constructive early learning and child care opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Disclaimer: The Durham Region Child Care Forum will be taking digital photographs which may be reproduced and displayed in brochures, posters, informational materials and/or internet websites for the purpose of promoting and providing information regarding the activities and initiatives of the D.R.C.C.F. Should you not want your photograph taken, please speak to the staff at the information table at the beginning of the conference day.

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Schedule-At-A-Glance 8:00 a.m. -

8:30 a.m.

Registration - Atrium Visit Vendors & Service Providers

8:30 a.m. -

9:00 a.m.

Welcome Address & Annual General Meeting - Auditorium

9:00 a.m. -

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker - Auditorium Morning Workshops Lunch/Door Prizes - Cafetorium Visit Vendors & Service Providers

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Afternoon Workshops

Morning Refreshments available are: Coffee, Tea, Water, and Juice Muffins, Apple Strudel, Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Homemade Granola

Lunch Menu An assortment of Buns, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Veggies and Dip Broccoli Coleslaw, Quinoa Salad, Potato Salad, and Tomato Salad Butter Chicken (Halal) Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Herb Roasted Chicken, Roast Potatoes Rice, and Hot Vegetables Dessert will include: Fruit and Assorted Squares

Lunch Catered by: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate 3

Map to: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate Durham District School Board 1355 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, ON L1T

Directions From the North: Follow Hwy 7/12 south to Taunton Rd. Turn right (west) on Taunton Rd. to Harwood Ave. Turn left (south) on Harwood Ave. Turn left on Biggs Drive to enter the parking lot.

From the East: Follow Hwy 401 west to Salem Rd. exit. Travel north on Salem Rd. to Rossland Rd. Turn left (west) onto Rossland Rd. to Harwood Ave. Turn right (north) on Harwood Ave. Turn right on Biggs Drive to enter the parking lot.

From the West: Follow Hwy 401 east to Westney Rd. exit. Travel north on Westney Rd. to Rossland Rd. Turn right (east) onto Rossland Rd. to Harwood Ave. Turn left on Harwood Ave. (north). Turn right on Biggs Drive to enter the parking lot. 4

Keynote Speaker Lisa Murphy The Ooey Gooey Lady Lisa Murphy, Early Childhood Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. and currently a Masters student in Champlain College’s early childhood M.Ed. program, has been involved with early childhood education for over 20 years. She has taught and worked with children in various environments including Head Start programs, kindergarten, private preschools, family childcare, parks and rec centers, group homes and many child care centers. Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. where her mission is to assist in the transformation of the industry of early childhood education by offering three specific things: 1. the best workshops and trainings, 2. the most up to date materials and resources, 3. insightful conversations and connections through the power of social media.

Lisa presents hundreds of workshops each year to both domestic and international audiences on various topics related to early childhood education. Lisa has been featured in various publications including Child Care Business Exchange, Parents and Pre-K Today and has appeared on NBC with science guy Steve Spangler as a part of his Science Mondays program on 9NEWS in Denver. Lisa has authored four books, has plans for many more, and has produced dozens of teacher training DVD’s. A highly sought after keynote speaker for educational conferences, Lisa uses humor and real life anecdotes to reach and engage her audiences. Lisa’s standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery. Frequently asked if she has ever been a stand up comic, Lisa practices what she preaches and continues to blend the laughter with the learning! Lisa has become known for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered, play-based early childhood environments. Her understanding of the importance of play is obvious in both her professional and personal life. Lisa lives in Upstate NY with her husband Tom and their dog Otis. You can learn more about Lisa at www.ooeygooey.com and can follow her adventures on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. 5

KEYNOTE: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

What if Today was Their Only Day? In this motivational keynote address Lisa shares the powerful story of her first day of school. Through active and engaging storytelling Lisa brings you back to her first day, taking you on a grand tour of Miss Mary’s Nursery School. And, in the style she has become famous for, she shares many observations, lessons and anecdotes about how early childhood has changed along the way. Lisa will share the sights sounds and smells of the place where, at the young age of three, she decided to become a teacher and identifies the how and why, that one day solidified her decision to become an educator. This inspiring keynote gets participants back in touch with their personal how and why. It gets them excited and gets them thinking: If it WAS their only day, what will they remember?

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Presenter Biographies Tony Azevedo: is a Family Service Worker at Durham CAS. He has a background in human relations, education, and training development and delivery. Tony has been in the social services and child welfare field for 14 years, 11 of them being at Durham CAS. Jan Blaxall, MASc, RECE, and AECEO.C: is currently retired after 30 years as an Early Childhood Education professor at two Ontario colleges. She has two new roles, one as the Early Years Director at the London Islamic School, as well as the director of the Early Years Professional Development Centre, Dominion Learning Institute of Canada. Jan is a trainer for the Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool and Kindergarten Program, Psychology Foundation of Canada. Cam Collyer: is the Executive DirectorPrograms at Evergreen, overseeing and developing Evergreen’s evolving national suite of programs that connect Canadians with nature. Since joining Evergreen in 1997, Cam has overseen the establishment of a national network of school ground design professionals, the creation of a large suite of print and web-based publications, the establishment of pioneering partnerships with school boards across Canada, and the distribution of over $3 million in grants to schools. Cam is on the Board of Directors of Green Teacher magazine, Green Schoolyards America and is a cofounder of the International School Ground Alliance. Cam is a regular presenter at conferences, universities and in the media on topics of school ground greening, environmental education, and the connection between children and nature.

Heidi Campbell, MLA, B.Ed.: is the Senior Designer for Evergreen. She started with Evergreen in 2001 as their School Ground Design Consultant at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Evergreen’s first partnership agreement with a Board of Education. Heidi helped the TDSB to evolve a strategic direction for greening school grounds with a strong emphasis on creating natural play environments inclusive of tree planting, trail building, natural play elements and the provision of shade to protect children from UVR. A qualified teacher with a focus on place-based learning, she has worked in a variety of outdoor contexts with artists, teachers, and volunteers to envision and co-create natural learning environments for children. Cathy Crawford, ECE: has worked in various Early Years settings and has also worked with visually and hearing impaired children. Cathy has spent seven years working for the Provincial Government as a constituency assistant; her main portfolio during that time was education. Currently Cathy volunteers for the Strong Start program for the BHNCDSB in Bradford. She has over 25 years’ experience as a workshop leader and presenter. Tina Diamond: has worked in the child care field for the past 21 years in various roles. She enjoys bringing her enthusiasm and energy to others to share in their program. Kelly Emmons, ECE: has been working for Durham Behaviour Management Services for four years. Her background is in child care, preschool, and IBI therapy for children with ASD; she has been working in the field for seven years.

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Presenter Biographies Shani Halfon, RECE: is a Professional Practice Analyst at the College of Early Childhood Educators. She holds a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies from Ryerson University. Shani has a broad range of experience working in early childhood settings and in early years policy and advocacy. Prior to coming to the College, Shani was the interim coordinator for the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario. Nerissa Henry, RECE: has been working with children for almost 20 years. Nerissa’s experiences have taken her through many roles, from Camp Councillor, Program Instructor, Classroom RECE, to Child Care Supervisor. As an Enhanced Staffing Consultant with Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region, her current area of focus involves assisting child care staff, supervisors and program assistants with the inclusion of children with special needs.

Terri Ann Irwin, RECE, certificate in Adult Education: has worked in the child care field in a variety of positions at the YMCA of Greater Toronto Area for more than 24 years. In her most recent position as Training Manager with the YMCA, she develops professional learning sessions and delivers these to early learning educators and school age leaders throughout the GTA and across Canada. Terri Ann’s interest in high quality programs for all children has motivated and inspired her to improve child care for the benefit of children's learning and development.

Christa Leeder, RECE: as Enhanced Staffing Coordinator at Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region, Christa brings knowledge and passion for child development to the Early Learning community through workshop sharing, consultation, and hands-on model. Christa provides up to date knowledge of current trends and changing expectations through networking and continuous education. Her creative thinking skills and high energy keep workshops engaging and innovative. Michael Lewis: is Managing Director of Michael Lewis Training, Motivation and Development, a London, Ontario based firm founded in 1994 that specializes in developing and delivering personal and professional development presentations, training, seminars, and workshops mostly in the non-profit sector including ECEs and childcare professionals at various childcare centres, and before and after school programs. Jason Loiselle: has worked in the school age field for over 15 years as a Program Coordinator and Consultant. He uses the ability to “play” at work to motivate and coach people to success. Be warned, his enthusiasm is contagious. Come catch some! Leanne Morton, RECE, certificate in Adult Education: has worked in the child care field for the past 27 years. During that time she has worked in various roles from preschool teacher to District Manager. She loves watching children learn with enthusiasm through play!

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Presenter Biographies Samantha Muir, BASc: has been working for Durham Behaviour Management for six years. Her background is mainly in providing therapy to children with Autism and working with adults in group homes. Lenore Poplawsky: is a Family Service Worker at Durham CAS. Lenore has 19 years’ experience working with children, youth, and families in various social service sectors, including ten and half years at Durham CAS. Melissa Seco, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed., Math and ECE Diploma, Math and Reading Specialist: has been both a teacher and Instructional Leader for the Toronto District School Board for the last 10 years. She is a dedicated and passionate educator; in 2012 Melissa won the Toronto District School Board Teacher Excellence Award. Her main areas of interest include: early years, mathematics, STEM, and inquiry-based learning. Melissa has presented at various conferences throughout Ontario, for York University AQ students, and OISE teacher candidates. She has taught in both the primary and junior divisions. Experienced as an Instructional Leader in Mathematics/ Numeracy (K-8), Melissa is currently an Instructional Leader in Early Years (K-2).

Dr. Elaine Winick: is proud to be a full time faculty member in the George Brown College Early Childhood Education Department, teaching in both the diploma and degree programs. She is also an ECE honours graduate, eventually returning to earn postgraduate certificates in Early Intervention and Family Education. Throughout her career, Elaine has worked in many different venues within the early learning sector with over 23 years of post-secondary education teaching experience. Elaine has presented at a large number of local, provincial, national, and international conferences sharing her expertise in such areas as child development, literacy, working with families, arts-based pedagogy, leadership and advocacy. Elaine feels that both mentoring and high quality ongoing professional learning should be acknowledged as required and necessary components of professional practice.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 'Demystifying CAS: Working Together to Keep Children Safe' - Lenore Poplawsky and Tony Azevedo Durham CAS is mandated to provide child protection services to children and youth under the age of 16, and their families in Durham Region. This workshop includes an overview of children’s aid societies in general, Durham CAS in particular, Duty to Report and an outline of our services. This includes:      

Introduction of Children’s Aid Societies, and our mandate Duty to Report: a review the legislation, and the process of identifying and reporting abuse and neglect Overview of our services; what happens when we receive a referral and how a case moves through CAS Supports available to assist families Guidelines for the supervision of children How community members can get involved

We are also mandated to investigate allegations involving child care providers, so we will also discuss the role that CAS plays and the process when we receive such a referral. In addition to presenting information on Duty to Report, we will spend time delving into the issue with break out group work with case studies, and ample time for discussion.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Embrace the Journey of Continuous Professional Learning – Shani Halfon This interactive session with the College of Early Childhood Educators will provide key information and updates about the College, and incorporate discussion about the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and the Continuous Professional Learning program. Guided through the self-reflective and self-directed framework for continuous professional learning to gain a better understanding of the CPL program, which is designed to facilitate reflection, planning and documentation of learning in a meaningful way. Reflect on how to engage in this new program and consider how to take on a leadership role to encourage others to join in on this learning journey.

Fizzle, Bang, Pop, WOW, Fun science for Preschoolers – Dr. Bubbles (aka Terri Ann Irwin) and Dr. Kaboom (aka Leanne Morton) OOOHHHH…AAAAAHHHH….KAPOW! Dr. Bubbles and Dr. Kaboom will lead this fun, interactive session. Plan to get your hands messy and minds thinking. Science is all around us! Let’s play, laugh and learn while we discuss science concepts and activities that can easily be incorporated into a child care program.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. How to Make Things Right, When Things Go Wrong! – Michael Lewis When things are said, feelings are hurt and healing isn’t optional, supervisors and managers must take on the pivotal role of mending fences and building bridges. But where to start? And what questions must be asked and answered before, during and after an issue or incident. Rebuilding trust and working through anger means being skilled, patient, firm and understanding and above all…caring enough to wounded parties, helping to heal and move on. This workshop will cover:    

How Think, Feel and Act applies to resolving issues A Case Study. Working together to analyze the issues and suggest a course of action A Supervisor’s Guide to Repairing Relationships Reviewing and using the restorative questioning process with the parties in question

Identifying and Creating Child Centred Environments – Lisa Murphy This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the nine points within the framework of Lisa Murphy’s approach to working with children. Via interactive lecture, true-to-life examples, anecdotes and her signature “learning and laughing” style, this workshop presents what it really means to be a hands-on, play-based, child-centered program.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Individualized What? Effective Strategies for Creating ISPs – Christa Leeder and Nerissa Henry HELP! I was told I need to create an Individualized Support Plan (ISP) for a child in my classroom.

When implementing ISPs, as professionals we want to ensure our strategies and suggestions are the right fit for everyone involved. Need help starting the process? Then this workshop is for you! As a result of attending the presentation, participants will be able to:   

describe the benefits of ISPs identify ways to build a supportive team create strategies to implement and monitor the ISP once it has been created

At Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth – Durham Region, we believe ISPs should be based on a set of principles that reflect what is important to you, the individual and the team. Together we can make this happen.

Leadership in Early Learning – Dr. Elaine Winick In this workshop the focus will be on the concept of change: gaining a greater understanding of how the potential for leadership is with us all.

We will go through a process of asking and exploring how we view ourselves through the concepts of leadership, challenging our ideas of leadership, and examining and embracing ways to overcome our barriers. Be prepared to share your perspectives in a warm and welcoming environment.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Light Table Magic! An economical approach to safe, inexpensive and incredible activities on a light box – Cathy Crawford Light tables are becoming a popular piece of classroom furniture yet many don’t realize the potential of this unique piece of technology. This session will begin with a discussion about the why’s and how’s of using a light table in the classroom. Following the introduction participants will review specific considerations for buying or making a light table. The first part of the presentation will finish by describing and showing how to make an inexpensive light table. The second part of the presentation will detail activities and experiments teachers and children can do to support curriculum objectives. 65 ideas for the use of the light table will be presented; exploring literacy, numeracy, art, building, science, and special needs. These ideas will be shown on a power point along with some hands-on activities. Finally the floor will be open for a brief “round table” to talk about best practices for using the light table in the classroom. Handouts will be provided.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Loose Parts + Mathematics = Intentional Play-Based Learning Opportunities – Melissa Seco During this hands-on session, participants will get the opportunity to use a variety of loose parts/open-ended materials to explore how invitations for learning mathematics can be provided for children to experience a variety of opportunities in a play-based program. Participants will go away with a resource list and ideas ready to use with their young mathematicians!

Self-Regulation in an Early Learning Environment – Jan Blaxall Self-regulation refers to a complex set of behaviours and skills that emerges over the first years of life. The young child’s brain is primed for this task, to develop the strategies that allow them to achieve and maintain a sense of calm, balanced with an alert interest and engagement in what is going on about them. This balance is necessary for emotional well-being, behavioural self-control and for learning. This session looks at specific aspects of early childhood environments and practices that may need to be re-thought, based on the current understanding of how young children learn to self-regulate.

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Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Small Wonders: Designing Landscapes to Nurture Child Development – Cam Collyer and Heidi Campbell There is untapped potential for school grounds and parks to be vibrant landscapes for play and learning, where children can explore nature on a daily basis. This workshop will explore design and programming of children's spaces in cities. Case studies from Canada, the US, Japan and Europe will be featured to stimulate the discussion with a particular emphasis on connecting children with nature, self-directed play and the role of risk in play. A design framework will be shared that makes tangible links to children's developmental domains as well as local ecology and community. Participants will leave with an understanding of key principles employed by leading international designers of spaces for children. They will also see how these ideas can be applied to specific sites to create spaces that nurture self-esteem, confidence, resilience, perseverance and creativity all attributes of healthy child development.

Something from Nothing – Tina Diamond and Guest Speaker Pool noodles, ping pong balls, tape oh my! No budget, no problem…YOU can create something from Nothing!

This workshop will have you hopping with excitement as you learn new physical activities to do with your children at very little cost. Dollar Store finds will be explored to create fun engaging activities for children of all ages. Tie up your running shoes and gather your enthusiasm it’s time to celebrate being active. 16

Workshops: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. The Power of Reinforcement – Kelly Emmons and Samantha Muir In this workshop you will learn how reinforcement affects children’s behaviour, determine what children in your care find valuable as a reinforcement, and learn how to use reinforcement to change the behaviour.

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what is reinforcement different types of reinforcement effective reinforcement determining reinforcement reinforcement inventory how to use a reinforcement system how to increase the “do” behaviors reinforcement strategies Triple R Games (Recycle, Renew, Revive) – Jason Loiselle Triple R Games is an exciting, active, and creative workshop intended to challenge how we think of traditional games. Triple R Games is all about adaption and motivation!

Participants will be actively involved in a variety of games that show that you don’t need a video screen or a lot of money to have a lot of fun. Triple R Games is designed to combat the ever increasing amount of time children are involved in sedentary activities. Program Leaders will learn how to use RECYCLED or repurposed items to RENEW interest and enthusiasm, and REVIVE play, creativity and innovations in their programs. 17

Conference Guidelines Registration Deadline: September 21, 2016. Registrations with payment are processed in the order in which they are received. Registration Fee: $65.00 per person - please make cheques payable to: Durham Region Child Care Forum The Capacity Building Funding – DRCCF Conference Voucher will be accepted in lieu of payment for ONE staff member from each child care site in the Durham Region to participate in the 2016 DRCCF Conference. Please complete and attach voucher to registration form. Workshop Selection: Workshop spaces are limited. Please provide your top four workshop preferences as workshops can fill up quickly. Your selected options allow us to determine your area of interest for alternate workshop selections. Conference Withdrawals: Refunds will not be given. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. A transfer of registration is required in writing. Transfers will not be permitted after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2016.

Return your completed registration form and payment to: Durham Region Child Care Forum c/o Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region 865 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4

Please note: Smoking is not permitted on Durham District School Board properties. Thank you for your co-operation.

Questions? Please direct to Noelle Miley: Tel: 905-427-8862, Ext. 337 or Fax: 905-427-3107 Email: [email protected] 18

Service Providers Early Childhood Community Developmental Centre Grandview Children’s Centre Region of Durham Children’s Services

Girls Inc. of Durham Oshawa Community Health Centre Region of Durham Health Department

Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region

Vendors ~ Avron~

~ Nunu Educational ~

~ Parentbooks ~

~ Scholar’s Choice~

~ Spectrum Educational ~

~ Supreme Learning ~

~ Wintergreen Learning Materials ~

Recognition The 2016 D.R.C.C.F. Conference would not be possible without the support of the following sponsors:  

Region of Durham - Children’s Services Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region

We would also like to thank the many volunteers who have contributed countless hours in preparation for the 2016 Conference. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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