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SESSION: plenary session

A Conversation about Belonging and Disability and Closing Remarks

Oct 20th 2:30 pm - Oct 20th 4:00 pm

In this session, we will reflect on the meaning of belonging and disability. Natalie Royer will give an overview of the importance of belonging in ...

SESSION: workshop

A Discussion of Mental Health in Early Childhood Settings

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

The Halton Early Years Mental Health Committee (EYMHC) is a cross-sector collaboration of service providers who work with infants/young children an...

SESSION: workshop

Aire de jeu à l’extérieur 7 (French)

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

Cet atelier débutera avec un bref survole du jeu amorcé par l’enfant pour ensuite explorer les aires de jeu à l’extérieur, tout en faisant des lien...

Speaker

Ana Valle Rivera

Consultant, Founder

Ana is a proud mother of three, a public speaker, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Since 2007 Ana has worked with children an...

Speaker

Anisha Angella

Early Childhood Coach / Speaker / Consultant

RECE, BASc in Early Childhood Studies. Meet your Early Childhood Coach - Anisha Angella! Anisha Angella is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) coac...

Speaker

Anne Marie Coughlin

Education Director

Anne Marie Coughlin is the Education Director at London Bridge Child Care Services in London, Ontario, Canada. She is an accomplished, passionate ...

Organizer, Speaker

Ashley Martins

Speaker

Becky Andrade

Executive Director

Executive Director at Milton Community Resource Centre

Speaker

Beth Anne Baus

Family Support Worker

Beth Anne has worked within the Child Welfare System for over 20 years. She is passionate about her work at Halton Children’s Aid Society on the Cl...

Speaker

Bibi Mohammed

Director, People and Culture

Bibi is currently the Director of People and Culture at the Milton Community Resource Centre. She oversees the human resources department, as well ...

Speaker

Candace Linklater

Founder

Candace Linklater, Founder & Visionary of RIW Co., is a force to be reckoned with - a true revolutionary leader who embodies the spirit of her ance...

Exhibitor

Caren Manels

SESSION: workshop

Caring and Connecting in a Complex World: Pedagogical Documentation can help!

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

There is no doubt that we are living in complex times. Global warming, extreme poverty, social injustice, racism and a growing mental health crisis...

Speaker

Carla Giavedoni

Manager of Early Years Services

Carla Giavedoni, Manager of Early Years Programs at Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), is a passionate advocate dedicated to enhancing the well-bein...

SESSION: workshop

Collaboration and Anti Racist Practice

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

This transformative session explores the powerful role of collaboration as anti-racist practice. Participants will engage in discussions and activi...

Exhibitor

Community Living Burlington

The mission of Community Living Burlington is to enrich the quality of life and to promote full and meaningful inclusion in our community of people...

Exhibitor

Community Living North Halton

Community Living North Halton envisions a society that honours and protects the innate value and equality of each one of its people without discrim...

SESSION: workshop

Creating a More Inclusive Practice for the LGBTQ + community

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

Members of the LGBTQ + community fear being categorised or pathologized whenever they seek clinical care. Therapists and mental health professional...

Speaker

Csilla Fazekas-Gyulai

Resource Consultant

Csilla is a Resource Consultant on the Inclusion Team of Children’s Developmental Services at Halton Region. Csilla is a Registered Early Childh...

SESSION: workshop

Cultivating Psychological Safety in Childcare: A foundation for learning, growth and belonging

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

Embark on a journey to promote Psychological Safety for children, families, and colleagues within your workspace, rooted in principles of equity an...

Speaker

Dana Whitehouse

Coordinator of Services and Supports

Kerry’s Place Autism Services is Canada’s largest service provider to families with children, adolescents, and adults, with Autism Spectrum Disorde...

SESSION: workshop

Decolonial Strategies from the Orca Whale

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

Nikki Sanchez is an award winning author of Spirits of the Coast- an anthology of the coastal resident orca whale. Through the lens and lesson of t...

Speaker

Denise Kneller

Manager of Training Supports

Kerry’s Place Autism Services is Canada’s largest service provider to families with children, adolescents, and adults, with Autism Spectrum Disorde...

SESSION: workshop

Des lieux bien à eux: Créer des espaces où des expériences étonnantes se déroulent (French)

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

Les milieux de vie influencent notre perception et nos pensées, façonnent notre comportement, et affectent énormément la qualité de nos vies. L'env...

SESSION: workshop

Developmental Temperature Talking Promoting Optimal Development in the Early Years

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

RECEs play an important role in promoting and monitoring child development and can help identify concerns early through developmental monitoring. E...

Speaker

Dr. Anita Ewan

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Dr. Anita Ewan, PhD, RSW, RECE, is not only a devoted mother of six but also a distinguished professional in child education and social work. As a ...

Speaker

Dr. Kathryn Underwood

Professor

Kathryn Underwood is a Professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. Through critical disability theory as...

Speaker

Drew Dudley

Leadership Speaker, Author

Somewhere around the middle of his undergraduate education, Drew realized engaging with the world was a lot more fun than writing papers about it. ...

Exhibitor

Eleanor Copping

Resource Consultant

As a Resource Consultant with the Region of Halton, I work collaboratively with families, child care staff and other community professionals to sup...

SESSION: workshop

Empowering Inclusivity: Understanding Autism

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

This interactive session will allow participants to embark on their journey of understanding Autism. Facilitators will challenge beliefs about Auti...

SESSION: workshop

Enhancing Quality with Equitable, Empowering and Engaging Training Programs in Early Childcare

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

«Today’s employees are known for their job-hopping tendencies, which are often the result of inadequate career development opportunities (TalentLMS...

SESSION: exhibitor room

Exhibit: Halton Region, Community Living North Halton and Community Living Burlington

Oct 20th 8:45 am - Oct 20th 9:15 am

Halton Region’s system of support for children with special needs attending child care includes access to professional supports such as resource co...

SESSION: exhibitor room

Exhibit: Halton Region, Community Living North Halton and Community Living Burlington

Oct 20th 10:30 am - Oct 20th 11:00 am

Halton Region’s system of support for children with special needs attending child care includes access to professional supports such as resource co...

SESSION: exhibitor room

Exhibit: The Halton Resource Connection

Oct 20th 8:45 am - Oct 20th 9:15 am

SESSION: exhibitor room

Exhibit: The Halton Resource Connection

Oct 20th 10:30 am - Oct 20th 11:00 am

Exhibitor

Halton Region

Halton Region’s system of support for children with special needs attending child care includes access to professional supports such as resource co...

SESSION: workshop

Indigenous Perspective of Early Childhood Education for Educators

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

«Indigenous Perspectives of Early Childhood Education for Educators» is a workshop tailored for early childhood educators. It delves into the histo...

Speaker

Jennifer Lane

Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with a private practice out of Hamilton, Ontario, but working primarily virtually. Together with my busines...

Exhibitor

Jeremy and Jazzy

There’s a story in every song! Jeremy and Jazzy is an animated children’s adventure series about how music and friendship create joy. The series is...

SESSION: exhibitor room

Jeremy and Jazzy Exhibit

Oct 20th 10:30 am - Oct 20th 11:00 am

SESSION: exhibitor room

Jeremy and Jazzy Exhibit

Oct 20th 8:45 am - Oct 20th 9:15 am

Speaker

Jeron Bailey

Strategic ECE Project Manager, Consultant

Jeron Bailey is a Strategic ECE Project Manager and Consultant focusing on retention and inclusive practices in childcare programming. She has spen...

SESSION: workshop

Leading Above The Line

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

In this interactive, energizing workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of “The Line,” a simple concept that separates our behavio...

SESSION: workshop

Leading with Integrity and compassion With Natalie Royer

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

Organizations are realizing that one of the most important qualities of a leader is integrity. What does this mean? Staff are more likely to stay i...

Speaker

Leena Sharma Seth

Founder & Principal

With over twenty years of experience in various leadership roles, both in Canada and in Asia, Leena has worked in non-profit, consulting, education...

Speaker

Maggie Perrins

Behaviour/Resource Consultant

Maggie is a Behaviour/Resource Consultant with Halton Region’s Children’s Developmental Services and has worked in the early childhood sector in Ha...

Speaker

Martin Liberio

Martin Liberio est un présentateur dynamique et fascinant. Il vous entraînera sur le chemin de la réflexion personnelle et à travers un processus d...

Organizer, Speaker

Melanie Cunha

Speaker

Melanie Dixon

Director of Professional Practice

Melanie Dixon RECE is the Director of Professional Practice at the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario’s professional regulator. She is a...

Speaker

Melissa Lowe

Melissa Lowe MSW - is a dedicated and compassionate Therapist with a profound commitment to community mental health. With a Master of Social Work a...

Speaker

Michelle Bridgman

Gestalt Psychotherapist

An experienced Gestalt Psychotherapist with over twenty-five year’s experience both in Private Practice and in hospital settings. Working with clie...

Speaker

Natalie Royer

Consultant, Strategist and Coach

Natalie Royer is a belonging consultant, speaker and coach at Saroy Group Inc. She has an M.A. in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan...

SESSION: workshop

Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics©

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) integrates neuroscience, developmental psychology, and trauma-informed care to support children and you...

Speaker

Nikki Sanchez

Indigenous Media Maker, TEDX Speaker, Environmental Educator and Author

Nikki Sanchez holds a Masters degree in Indigenous Governance and is currently completing her Ph.D. on emerging visual media technology as it relat...

Exhibitor

Our Kids Network

Our Kids Network is a Halton-wide partnership of community organizations and professionals who support the healthy development and well-being of ch...

Speaker

Pam Ross

Founder, Culture Catalyst

Pam Ross believes that we spend far too much time at work for it to suck, and that everyone has the power to Make Work Awesome™. After 15 years i...

Speaker

Pierre Harrison

Founder/Educator

Pierre is an Ontario certified teacher, a learning through play and inquiry specialist and a children’s right to play advocate. Since 1985, Pierre ...

SESSION: workshop

Professionalism and Leadership in a Regulated Profession

Oct 20th 1:00 pm - Oct 20th 2:15 pm

Learning objectives: Participants will enhance their understanding of professionalism in the context of a regulated profession and discuss aspects ...

Exhibitor

Rebecca Martin

Speaker

Sabrina Perri

Clinical Lead and Therapist

Sabrina Perri MSW, RSW: Sabrina Perri serves as the Clinical Lead and Therapist with the Reach Out Centre for Kids, in the Live-in Treatment Progra...

Exhibitor

Samantha Drago

Speaker

Sandy Palinski

Director, Children's Services

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Exhibitor

Sarah Davies

Speaker

Sarah Ellen Gibb

RECE/Resource Consultant

I have been in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1999. I have been with the Region of Halton for 21 years in the capacity of RECE. I r...

SESSION: plenary session

Self Respect: The Foundation of Leadership

Oct 20th 9:30 am - Oct 20th 10:30 am

Employers today are facing a crisis of confidence amongst their employees resulting in higher resignations, staffing shortages, and «quiet quitting...

Exhibitor

Strengthen Hands Educational Resources Inc.

Meet the authors of How is Peter Feeling? An interactive emotion matching book. Sharing the experience of reading a book takes you on a wonderful l...

SESSION: exhibitor room

Strengthen Hands Exhibit

Oct 20th 10:30 am - Oct 20th 11:00 am

SESSION: exhibitor room

Strengthen Hands Exhibit

Oct 20th 8:45 am - Oct 20th 9:15 am

SESSION: workshop

Supporting Emotional and Mental Health Strategies in ECE

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

Supporting Educator's emotional and mental health is essential but it can only be done when educators know the signs of burnout and how to advocate...

SESSION: workshop

Taking Team Appreciation in ECE to the Next Level: Exploring «Love and Appreciation Languages»

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

Recent reports have shown «65% of North Americans have received no recognition or appreciation at their workplace in the past year». Typically, we ...

Exhibitor

The Halton Resource Connection

The Halton Resource Connection (THRC) is the place for you if you work with children, youth and their families. Whether you work in a child care ce...

Exhibitor

Tracey Goldhawk

Resource Consultant

SESSION: workshop

Transforming Conflict as an Equity Practice

Oct 20th 11:00 am - Oct 20th 12:15 pm

As our communities and workplaces become more and more diverse, learning how to respond to difference and conflict in a way that is rooted in accou...

Speaker

Victoria Greer

Public Health Nurse

Victoria Greer is a Public Health Nurse with the Early Years Team. She holds a BScN and Masters of Public Health and Nursing. She has over 15 years...

SESSION: plenary session

Welcome and Land Recognition

Oct 20th 9:15 am - Oct 20th 9:30 am

SESSION: exhibitor room

Welcome! Learn about Our Kids Network

Oct 20th 8:45 am - Oct 20th 9:15 am

Speaker

Zoe Mitchell (she/her)

Principal Consultant

Voted “Most Supportive Leader” by her employees and colleagues, Zoe Mitchell is an award-winning Inclusive Leader with over 20 years of experience ...