In-Person Every Child Belongs Conference - Strengthen, Nourish, Grow: Learning about the Mind and Wellness.

Intended For: Supervisor/Director, Registered ECEs, Home Child Care Visitors, Early Childhood Assistants, Home Child Care Providers, ECB Resource Consultation Staff, EarlyON Practitioners, ECB Specialized Consultation Staff, District Consultants

Registration Closed

Date: Jun 09, 2023

Time: 08:15 AM - 04:00 PM

Fee: FREE

Current Availability: 1

Description

A good state of mind is a key coping mechanism for daily challenges and countless responsibilities. Our self-care affects how we connect, build relationships and care for others in our personal lives and communities. The last few years significantly impacted our emotional and physical health and shifted our perspectives on wellness. We are encountering burnout and a lack of motivation to prioritize our mental well-being. 

At this conference, you will have an opportunity to enhance your knowledge of best practices and evidenced-based research that support you in nourishing your mind and strengthening your inner self. Throughout the day, you will learn how to optimize your quality of life and happiness, boost your self-confidence, increase resilience, and develop connections in diverse communities. The event will also provide engaging and dynamic team-building opportunities to enhance a sense of camaraderie and belonging.  

This year the Every Child Belongs conference is open to all professionals working in licensed early learning and care programs in the City of Toronto.

This opportunity is funded in partnership with the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada under the new Canada-Ontario Early Childhood Workforce Agreement, which provides one-time federal funding to support the retention and recruitment of high-quality child care and early years workforce.

Food: all meals are halal; gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are included. Please indicate any allergies or additional dietary requirements by emailing citywidetraining@humber.ca with the subject line: ECB Conference- food requirements.

Accessibility: The BMO Institute for Learning is a fully accessible space with one all-gender washroom. Please indicate any specific support required by emailing citywidetraining@humber.ca

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Agenda

Registration & Breakfast

Presentation Hall

Timing	Name and Description	Location
8:15 am - 8:50 am		Presentation Hall

Welcome & Opening Ceremony

Timing	Name and Description	Location
8:50 am - 9:15 am		Presentation Hall

Keynote – Sarain Fox

Timing	Name and Description	Location
9:15 am - 10:15 am		Presentation Hall

Morning Break and Refreshments

Timing	Name and Description	Location
10:15 am - 10:30 am

Morning Workshops

Timing	Name and Description	Location
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Success, Self-Confidence, and Performance	The Presentation Hall
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	BEST Strategies that Support Kids' Mental health in a Post-Pandemic World	Meeting room #103
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Navigating the Galaxy of Gender: what do we need to Know?	Meeting room #105
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Optimizing Your Health and Happiness	Meeting room #104
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Exploring the Empathy Toy	Meeting room # Studio

Lunch & Networking

Timing	Name and Description	Location
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm		Presentation Hall

Team Building Opportunities

Timing	Name and Description	Location
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm		Presentation Hall

Afternoon Refreshments

Timing	Name and Description	Location
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Timing	Name and Description	Location

Closing Keynote- Ricardo Cabete

Timing	Name and Description	Location
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm		Presentation Hall

Conference ends

Timing	Name and Description	Location

Location

BMO Institute for Learning
3550 Pharmacy Avenue
Toronto, ON M1W3Z3

District: Scarborough District