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Safe Spaces: Bullying Prevention for Preschool-Age Children

Westcoast Child Care Child Growth and Development, Child Health and Wellbeing, Curriculum/Program Development, Early Care and Education, Service Partnership: Vancouver Early Years Partnership, Service System: CCRR Comments Off on Safe Spaces: Bullying Prevention for Preschool-Age Children
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Date/Time
Date(s) - Sep 21, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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2 Saturdays: September 21 & 28, 2019 (12 hours in-class training)*

Description:

Safe Spaces is an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, holistic and integrated approach to teaching young children 3-5 years of age prosocial and emotional vocabulary and essential skills for preventing bullying behaviours. It teaches young children the skills they need to resist and prevent bullying while nurturing their self-esteem and caring about others, establishing a bully-free environment.

Objectives:

  • Understand how the Safe Spaces program works.
  • Explore how to implement Safe Spaces in child care programs with 3-5 year olds.
  • Become familiar with available resources and support.

Requirements:

  • Must register for the two days of training.
  • Must have Early Childhood Education training to register for this course.
  • Must read the pre-reading material that will be emailed prior to the first day of training.

*A certificate for 13 hours of training will be issued upon completion of the 2-days training: 1 hour for reading the pre-reading material plus 12 hours for attending in-class training (6 hours each day).

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Target Audience
Suitable for practicing novice, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with preschool age children 3 to 5 years old, including children with extra support needs.

Online
No

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
13 hours

Registration Fee
$150 (workbook included).

Registration Space
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Registration Contact Email
rng@wstcoast.org

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext. 221

Registration Link
https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/calendar/safe-spaces-bullying-prevention-preschool-age-children?occurrenceID=475

Prerequisite(s)
It is important to be aware of Westcoast’s Policies. By registering for our workshops and courses, participants declare they have read, understood and agree with Westcoast refund, cancellation and workshop policies.

Required Materials
Bring a bag lunch (½ hour lunch). Bring a 2 inch binder for the course workbook.

Presenter(s)
Sarah Chapman-Chen

Presenter Information
Sarah has been in the early childhood field for over 20 years, during which time she has had opportunities to work directly with children and families in a variety of capacities. While working at Westcoast, Sarah also provided anti- bias and diversity training throughout the province. She is currently operating a family child care in her home.

Event Sponsors
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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