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Learning and development

The work early learning educators do is valuable. It ensures children develop crucial physical, cognitive and social skills that sets them on the path to future health and success. The curated content on this page links to training opportunities and professional resources to help you build your knowledge, competencies and skills so you can best support the children you care for.

Use the content on the following pages to learn more about early learning and develop your skills as an educator.

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31
Jan

Past Event - Culturally responsive practice in action - Frugal and found

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 pm

In this workshop, educators will explore ways to provide high-quality and culturally responsive learning opportunities on a budget. ECEs will learn how utilize culture resource kits and repurpose existing materials from their environment to create tools and activities that support children’s early development. 

View the Frugal and found workshop
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29
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 29, 2024 evening session

Monday, January 29, 2024 | 6 to 8 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 29, 2024 6 to 8 pm
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13
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 13, 2024 (French first language educators)

Saturday, January 13, 2024 | 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 13, 2024 1:30 to 3:30 pm
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13
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 13, 2024 (family day home educators)

Saturday, January 13, 2024 | 10 to 12 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 13, 2024 10 to 12 pm
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11
Jan

Past Event - Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED – Recertification

Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 8:30 am to 5 pm

ELCC is partnering with St. John’s Ambulance to host a free First Aid Recertification course for early learning educators currently working in licensed early learning and child care programs.

View the Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED – Recertification opportunity
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10
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 10, 2024 evening session

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 6 to 8 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 10, 2024 6 to 8 pm
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9
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 9, 2024 evening session

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 6 to 8 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 9, 2024 6 to 8 pm
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6
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 6, 2024 (French first language educators)

Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 6, 2024 1:30 to 3:30 pm (French session)
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6
Jan

Past Event - Child Care Act review engagement January 6, 2024 morning session

Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 10 to 12 pm

Child making plasticine flower

The Yukon government is reviewing the Child Care Act so that it reflects what we now understand is important in an early learning and child care environment. We want to hear from Early Childhood Educators about what’s important to you when it comes to licensed child care programs.

Child making plasticine flower
View Child Care Act review engagement January 6, 2024 10 to 12 pm
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20
Nov

Past Event - Culturally responsive practice in action - Numeracy

Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6 to 7:30 pm

In this workshop, educators will explore how cultural resource kits support numeracy development while celebrating and promoting diversity. ECEs will learn how to support children in exploring their world through numeracy in fun and meaningful ways. 

View the Numeracy workshop
child hands placing a small rock on a tree stump amidst a random assortment of rocks.

Learning opportunities

You can access training opportunities in this section. The websites we've selected are for educators who want to take training and keep current in the field of early learning and child care.

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Funding supports

Find out about funding programs available for educators to support professional learning and develop high quality programming.

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