Events & Courses

Upcoming Events

WOYC Outside Learning Throughout The Year

Mon. Apr. 8 '24 Children learn best outside! Evidence indicates that being outdoors supports children’s physical, cognitive, and sensory development. This workshop will discuss why outdoor learning can be best for children. We will reflect on adapting schedules, supplies, and policies to increase your amount of time spent outdoors. Participants will plan and share ideas for play and learning, even in cold and rainy weather. This training includes topics that address "diverse learners. Learn More⟶

WOYC Do You See What I See? Making Learning Visible

Tue. Apr. 9 '24 Do you hear what I hear? Do you know what I know? Now that this song is stuck in your head, think about how you make learning visible. Early childhood professionals understand developmentally appropriate practice, but how do you share that knowledge with parents and others who may not know what you know? This training will help you to confidently share the value of play as the primary vehicle for learning and spotlight the important work of children through documentation and visuals. This session will focus on ‘diverse learners’ as defined by EEC. Learn More⟶

WOYC Potenciando el aprendizaje en la temprana edad: Comentarios positivos y descriptivos *Workshop in Spanish

Wed. Apr. 10 '24 Este taller se centra en la importancia de los comentarios descriptivos y positivos como una práctica para promover relaciones enriquecedoras con los niños, y a su vez, la reducción potencial de los comportamientos difíciles. Los participantes explorarán la diferencia entre los comentarios no-descriptivos y aquellos positivos y constructivos, e identificarán estrategias y consideraciones para incorporar estos comentarios en los programas. Learn More⟶

WOYC Shifting from "Reacting to Stress" to "Responding to Stress"

Thu. Apr. 11 '24 Feeling tired, stressed, overwhelmed? Noticing that you are running low in energy and wishing to take some time to take care of yourself, yet keep showing up and becoming more and more reactive (a.k.a. in the fight, flight or freeze mode) than you wish? If the answer is YES, come and join us to learn and practice some ways to shift from “reacting to stress” to “responding to stress” so that we can feel calmer, more centered and grounded even though the stressors are still there. The calmer, more centered and grounded we can become, the better we can co-regulate with those who are around us: win-win! Learn More⟶

Teacher Building Blocks

Wed. Dec. 13 '23 — Wed. Apr. 17 '24    Are you in the first years of teaching, in a new role or age group, or coming back into the field? The goal of this series is to support incoming teachers with their developing foundational skills and to connect them to peers across the city. Topics would include getting set as a professional, building a classroom community, nurturing and supportive interactions, and considering strategies for supporting children’s self-regulation. Sharing and reflecting on teachers’ own stories from the field will be part of the sessions. Learn More⟶

Home Visitors and Family Support Professionals COP

Thu. Oct. 12 '23 — Thu. May. 9 '24    Please join us for a Community of Practice for home visitors and those who do family support. CoPs connect colleagues from other programs with one another and facilitate peer discussions and support. Continuing education hours are available. Goals: get to know colleagues from other programs share current practices/ways of working get ideas for ways to improve your practice get ideas to share with co-workers feel energized about your work Learn More⟶