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In this virtual session, you will explore practical strategies and inclusive practices to support gender diversity and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in early childhood settings. Registration is free, and all those engaged in ECE are encouraged to join this important presentation.
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JUNE 23, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Join us for a conversation with renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton as we explore the vital role of high-quality early childhood education in supporting children’s development. Dr. Clinton will discuss why a well-trained and fairly compensated workforce is essential to delivering that quality, and how investing in educators benefits children, families, and society.
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Join us for a conversation with renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton as we explore the vital role of high-quality early childhood education in supporting children’s development. Dr. Clinton will discuss why a well-trained and fairly compensated workforce is essential to delivering that quality, and how investing in educators benefits children, families, and society.
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Expanding the Conversation
Join us for an engaging discussion with Veroushka Coronel (Professor and Field Liaison, George Brown College) and Hilary Bartlett (Learn Through Active Play) as we take a deeper dive into the value of risky and outdoor play in early learning environments. This webinar will explore the developmental and well-being benefits of outdoor play for both children and educators, clarify the role of "risk" in early years programs, and highlight practical strategies and professional learning opportunities to enhance implementation in child care settings.
Join us for an engaging discussion with Veroushka Coronel (Professor and Field Liaison, George Brown College) and Hilary Bartlett (Learn Through Active Play) as we take a deeper dive into the value of risky and outdoor play in early learning environments. This webinar will explore the developmental and well-being benefits of outdoor play for both children and educators, clarify the role of "risk" in early years programs, and highlight practical strategies and professional learning opportunities to enhance implementation in child care settings.
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Join us for the 21st Annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development, a dynamic gathering dedicated to strengthening the early childhood education (ECE) workforce. This conference brings together educators, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and advocates from across Canada to explore innovative strategies for fostering a sustainable ECE workforce while addressing critical issues of equity and access.
Through engaging workshops, keynote presentations, and collaborative discussions, you will:
• discover actionable strategies to support, recruit, and retain talented early childhood educators;
• address the challenges of fair compensation and equity, advocating for policies that reflect the vital role of ECE professionals; and
• explore initiatives to build a robust and sustainable ECE workforce tailored to community needs.
This event is an opportunity to elevate the voices of early childhood educators and drive meaningful change. Together, we can create a future where every educator feels valued and empowered to shape the next generation of learners.
Through engaging workshops, keynote presentations, and collaborative discussions, you will:
• discover actionable strategies to support, recruit, and retain talented early childhood educators;
• address the challenges of fair compensation and equity, advocating for policies that reflect the vital role of ECE professionals; and
• explore initiatives to build a robust and sustainable ECE workforce tailored to community needs.
This event is an opportunity to elevate the voices of early childhood educators and drive meaningful change. Together, we can create a future where every educator feels valued and empowered to shape the next generation of learners.
George Brown College, Waterfront Campus
Gordon Cleveland, an economist and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Management at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Scarborough, has dedicated over 30 years to researching the economics of early childhood education, with a focus on policy design. A widely published expert, he joined us to share his perspective on Ontario's new funding formula.
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