Early Learning Program Support

10/05/2026

📣📣Bonus PD Opportunity!📣📣
ELPS is partnering with one of our Speech Language Pathologists to bring you an extra professional development opportunity this month. This one is all about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗔𝗖?
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, including: what it is, why it’s important, and how to use it to support a child’s communication in an Early Learning Centre. You will also get practical experience learning about and using different types of AAC!

When: October 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: CDC Conference Room
Light refreshments will be provided and all participants will receive a certificate of completion 🙂
Please register via the link or QR code provided here as space is limited!
https://forms.gle/Y4txk293cbrZhyXEA

*Please note that there is no Zoom option for this PD as it requires hands on and practical learning.

09/28/2026

***Important: Change of Date***
📣New Workshop Alert📣
The next free pd offering in our inclusion series will take place on Thursday, October 22.

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Join us as we explore regulation, brain states, realistic and individualized expectations, and responsive ways to set clear, supportive limits.
Examine a deeper understanding of what may be happening beneath behaviours that might challenge us- and learn practical ways to respond with connection, clarity, and confidence.

When: October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: CDC Conference Room OR Zoom (please specify during registration so we can plan accordingly, but consider joining us in person for a chance to win a DOOR PRIZE!)
Light dinner will be provided for in person attendees and ALL participants will receive a certificate of completion 🙂
Please register via the link or QR code provided here as space is limited!
https://forms.gle/D9JrryZpeer4L35i9

08/31/2026

***𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿***
(Dates reflected accurately in this poster)
Your ELPS Inclusion Coaches are excited to bring you another year of free monthly professional development workshops designed to support all educators in creating more inclusive early learning spaces.

Each month, we will explore practical strategies, share experiences, and build skills that help us respond to the diverse strengths and needs that 𝘢𝘭𝘭 children bring to our programs.

Door prizes, certificates, and snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.

Come connect, collaborate, learn, reflect, and add to your inclusion toolkit 😊

08/24/2026

📣Free Workshops are Back📣
ELPS is back with our ongoing professional development series around inclusion and equity.

Join us in September for 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠: 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑔𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑠, a practical workshop for early childhood educators focused on navigating differences, strengthening workplace relationships, and building a supportive team culture where everyone feels heard and able to contribute.

Come away with practical ideas you can use in everyday conversations with your team.

When: September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: CDC Conference Room OR Zoom (please specify during registration so we can plan accordingly, but consider joining us in person for a chance to win a DOOR PRIZE!)
Light dinner will be provided for in person attendees and ALL participants will receive a certificate of completion🙂
Please register via the link or QR code provided here as space is limited!
https://forms.gle/P7g12rsKZCn8CQrV7

05/14/2026

We still have a few spots available for tonight's workshop :)

📣New Workshop Alert📣
The next free pd offering in our ongoing inclusion series will take place on May 14th!
Join us as we explore simple, practical ways to adapt learning environments to better support neurodivergent learners and increase engagement for 𝘢𝘭𝘭 children. Learn approachable, effective strategies to shape environments that encourage participation, connection, and success for every child.

When: May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: CDC Conference Room OR Zoom (please specify during registration so we can plan accordingly, but consider joining us in person for a chance to win a DOOR PRIZE!)
Light dinner will be provided for in person attendees and ALL participants will receive a certificate of completion🙂
Please register via the link or QR code provided here as space is limited!
https://forms.gle/BHru7Zvt99qNPqNW9

04/22/2026

📣New Workshop Alert📣
The next free pd offering in our ongoing inclusion series will take place on May 14th!
Join us as we explore simple, practical ways to adapt learning environments to better support neurodivergent learners and increase engagement for 𝘢𝘭𝘭 children. Learn approachable, effective strategies to shape environments that encourage participation, connection, and success for every child.

When: May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: CDC Conference Room OR Zoom (please specify during registration so we can plan accordingly, but consider joining us in person for a chance to win a DOOR PRIZE!)
Light dinner will be provided for in person attendees and ALL participants will receive a certificate of completion🙂
Please register via the link or QR code provided here as space is limited!
https://forms.gle/BHru7Zvt99qNPqNW9

04/09/2026

Tonight!
Spaces still available. Come on by for engaging conversation, practical strategies, a light dinner, and a certificate of completion :)

📣New Workshop Alert📣

The next free pd offering in our inclusion series will take place NEXT WEEK - April 9th.
Join us as we explore different ways to provide targeted social-emotional supports that meet the diverse needs of children; strengthening their resilience, relationships, and overall well-being.

When: April 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: CDC Conference Room OR Zoom (please specify during registration so we can plan accordingly, but consider joining us in person for a chance to win a DOOR PRIZE!)
Light dinner will be provided for in person attendees and ALL participants will receive a certificate of completion🙂
Pease register via link or QR code as space is limited:
https://forms.gle/gXSzD1QZeZpPPPRG6