Chatham-Kent Heartwork is pleased to offer free learning opportunities for early years professionals who work with and support the children and families in Chatham-Kent.
All Chatham-Kent Heartwork workshops are FREE and are intended for all professionals working with children in Chatham-Kent early years settings.
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Stepping Side By Side
A Professional Learning Pathway for Early Childhood Educators
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In Chatham-Kent, we know that Early Years professionals pride themselves on staying current with information on early childhood development. They strive to provide quality programming while holding the four foundations of HDLH at the core of their work with children and families.
Stepping Side By Side Chatham-Kent is a professional learning and mentoring opportunity. This initiative was created to use individually as well as in group settings to support reflection, collaboration and growth within the role of early childhood education. It is a modulated program intended for those:
- stepping into the field of early childhood education
- currently working in the field
- rising leaders and leaders
Stepping Side by Side was created by ASCY for Early Learning Professionals to dig deeper into topics related to their scope of practice. Chatham-Kent is excited to partner with this initiative to support the mentorship and Professional Learning needs of our community.
Upcoming Events
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ECE PD Day #6
Heartwork is excited to present another PD Day geared for ECEs across Chatham-Kent. We will be joined by Carol Garboden Murray, Dr. Jean Clinton, Anne Marie Couglin, Lorrie McGee, and several other great speakers! We even have a special session geared towards our cooks. Be sure to register today!
*Registration Required
Location: John D. Bradley Convention Centre (565 Richmond St., Chatham)
- Monday, November 18, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School-Age: A Focus on Connection (presented by Nadine Ladouceur and Mary Smith)
Taking a step back in order to lean in, this workshop will leave you curious about outside stressors that each child carries and your ability to influence the weather of your school age environments.
As Early Years Stratgey Specialists, Mary Smith and Nadine Ladoucer have a vested interest in the success of all Early Years Professionals across CK so that children, families and professionals thrive.
*Registration Required
Location: Linck Cafeteria (495 Grand Ave. W., Chatham)
- Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Big Ideas for the Care of Tiny Humans Module 2: Attachment (presented by the Chatham-Kent Heartwork Committee)
As care professionals, we hold an important role in shaping infant and early years mental health and contribute to an overall healthier community. Come together in a Community of Practice led by the Chatham-Kent Heartwork Committee, supported by the video series and work of Dr Jean Clinton and Lorrie McGee Baird's 'Big Ideas for the Care of Tiny Humans', and dive deeper into the concept of 'Attachment' (Video 2 of the series).
*Registration Required
Location: Retro Suites Hotel, Derby Room, 2 King St. W., Chatham (doors open at 6:00 pm for registration, food and networking)
- Tuesday, November 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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