March 3, 2018 City Centre Community Centre & Trinity ... · intervention. One workshop will focus on early interventions with children ages 0 to 5. The other workshop will focus on

March 3, 2018

City Centre Community Centre & Trinity Western University

5900 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC |

CIRCLES OF CARING CONFERENCE 2

Welcome to the 11th Annual

Circles of Caring Conference

The Child Care Development Group, in partnership with the Child Care Professional Development & Training Society of Richmond, is excited to welcome you to the 2018 Circles of Caring Conference. Over the last 11 years, many hands have been involved with building and developing the Circles of Caring Conference into the amazing opportunity it is today.

The Circles of Caring Conference has been, and continues to be, a terrific opportunity for those involved in the care and development of infants to school age children to learn, connect and be inspired. This conference offers a variety of amazing workshops that bring in presenters from all over the community including this year’s keynote speaker Dr. Christine Dargon.

Dr. Dargon is an international speaker offering seminars and training across North America. She specializes in coaching individuals to improve their life and emotional state through alternative means than medication. Having worked in clinical practices for over 20 years, she now focuses her time on speaking and education.

Over the past 11 years, we have been fortunate enough to bring in a large variety of speakers and presenters to continue to grow and improve our Child Care community. We have seen a number of different keynotes, enjoyed many stimulating conversations and built many connections with many of you who have attended year after year. It is our privilege and pleasure to welcome you to the 2018 Circles of Caring Conference and we look forward to seeing you there on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018.


Schedule for the Day

7:30 am – 9:00 am Registration Opens Marketplace Opens

9:00 am – 9:15 am Conference Welcome

9:15 am – 10:15 am Keynote with Dr. Christine Dargon

10:15 am – 10:45 am Refreshment Break Marketplace

10:45 am – 12:45 pm “A” Morning Workshops

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch Marketplace (closes 1:45 pm)

1:45 pm – 3:45 pm “P” Afternoon Workshops

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Conference Close Certificates & Door Prizes

Certificate for 5 hours will be provided at the end of the conference to delegates who complete the full day

This is an opportunity to find unique and special items for you or your child care centre. Vendors will be open from registration to the end of lunch


KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Christine Dargon, Ph.D., is an international speaker offering seminars and trainings across North America. She also specializes in coaching individuals to improve their life and emotional state through alternative means than medication. Dr. Dargon, having worked in clinical practice for over 20 years, now focusses her time on speaking and education. Dr. Dargon began specializing in treating children while interning in New York where she worked at a community mental health clinic. She also specialized in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and marriage counseling. Dr. Dargon has also been teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels for over 20 years and is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University, serving students in the Master’s of Counseling Psychology Program, and Ashford University teaching undergraduate courses. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master’s of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling and her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut. She also has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies from Grand Canyon University.

Dr. Christine Dargon

Play as a Therapeutic Approach Because they are still developing, children lack some cognitive abilities needed to understand their world and experiences. Children also lack the vocabulary to communicate their emotions and perceptions. This is where play and other non-verbal interventions can be very useful and vital tools. The keynote address will discuss the most prevalent issues we are seeing in our schools and children today, anxiety in particular, and why we are seeing an increase in such issues. It will also present an overview of approaches that are most helpful in school based settings. These approaches will be explored further in the two workshops later in the day.

In the two workshops, attendees will learn how to use play as an incredible method of communication and intervention. One workshop will focus on early interventions with children ages 0 to 5. The other workshop will focus on ages 6-12 and techniques that are not only effective for this age group, but also for older school aged children. Both workshops will teach attendees how to interpret the ways in which children play. Participants will leave with a toolbox filled with ready to use techniques that can be implemented in classrooms and other settings to help children with processing emotional struggles. Tools will include drawings, the use of puppets, role playing, dance/movement, sand trays and many other great techniques. So get ready to learn, have fun and see the world through a child’s eyes!


Addressing Anxiety in Young Children [All] Juliana Fruhling

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Creating Successful Students [All] Kari Marken

Inclusive Education [All] Lianne Naguiat

Ward Nakata Block Play Every Day

[All] Marie Thom & Angela Yodogawa

Early Numeracy Experiences [Preschool] Janice Novakowski

Wilding Children [Preschool] Emily Vera & Kate Dawson

Language Learning Fun! [Preschool] Carly Tulloch

Play as a Therapeutic Approach for 6-12 [School Age] Dr. Christine Dargon

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Skills Mastery & Growth [All] Dustin Ng & Emmett Martyniuk

Communicating from the Heart [All] Vince Gowmon

Move and Groove [Preschool] Stefanie Tong

Play as a Therapeutic Approach for 0-5 [Preschool] Dr. Christine Dargon

Troubleshooting Trio [School Age] Dustin Ng & Emmett Martyniuk

Programming: Finding the SPARK [School Age] Carolyn Kavanagh & Matt Hewitt

AM SESSION 10:45 am – 12:45 pm PM SESSION 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm

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Primary workshop audience is indicated in [brackets] but information can be transferable to others


A1 Creating Successful Students: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators [All]

Concepts like ‘grit’, ‘resilience’ and ‘growth mindset’ are informing how we can create the best possible conditions for student learning. In this hands-on workshop, I will share practical ways to enhance children's learning through daily actions and conversations. For example, what are some 'gritty' questions to ask children at the end of the day? We’ll also look at how simple interventions now could create a foundation for academic success in the future.

Participants will walk away from the workshop with a deeper understanding of the concepts "Grit", "Resilience" & "Growth Mindset" and having practiced some activities and techniques that enhance these concepts in the classroom.

About the Presenter: Kari Marken

Kari Marken is a PhD student in the Dept. of Curriculum & Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia and is an Educational Designer at the UBC Centre for Student Involvement & Careers, a professional unit of 40+ employees with a focus on student engagement in the university and the workplace.

How do you become a star staff member? What roles do experience and mindset play in molding an employee? Ever wonder what skills are required to get a promotion? This workshop explores professional development in childcare, reflects on mastering skills and the impact a mindset has on one’s professional goals. Participants will gain insight into management skills, learn strategies for growth and explore what it means to become a next level staff.

Participants will learn to define skills mastery versus completion based learning, explore the impacts of a growth mindset, and gain tips and tricks for career advancement.

About the Presenters: Dustin Ng and Emmett Martyniuk

Dustin Ng has worked in child care programs for nearly two decades across nearly all age groups. He considers himself a “play specialist” when it comes to working with children and loves challenging children and adults alike to think critically. A decade working in childcare and a Life Coaching Diploma allow Emmett Martyniuk to deliver engaging workshops fostering awareness and new perspectives. Emmett believes that well-rounded caregivers will develop well-rounded children and that being aware of how to connect with a child can make all the difference. Dustin and Emmett are currently Child Development Supervisors at West Richmond Jr. Out-of-School Care.

Note: when registering, you will be asked to select your top 2 workshop choices for the morning

A2 Skills Mastery & Growth: Strategies for Becoming a Next Level Staff [All]


teachers and loves to create environments that engage children. Angela Yodogawa is the StrongStart educator at Grauer School. She is passionate about creating nurturing, home-like learning environments for children. Angela's creativity and enthusiasm are evident in everything she does. She believes in play based curriculum using many novel and found materials!

A3 Block Play Every Day [All]

When children play with blocks they are learning lifelong foundational skills across all domains. We believe that creativity, story telling and problem solving can be nurtured through block play. We will share ways educators can enrich their block play centres through this hands-on session.

Participants will understand the key learning that occurs when children play with blocks. They will see how simple provocations can deepen their thinking.

About the Presenters: Marie Thom and Angela Yodogawa

Marie is the Early Learning Teacher Consultant for Richmond School District. She is passionate about hands-on experiential learning where the learning comes from the doing! She works with StrongStart and Kindergarten

A4 Early Numeracy Experiences [Preschool]

How do rich open-ended learning experiences and inspiring materials support early numeracy development? During this session we will look at five key areas of early numeracy development, what to look for as children engage in numeracy learning experiences and how to further support children's mathematical thinking and reasoning.

Participants will learn about five key areas of early numeracy development - subitizing, counting, decomposing, patterning and spatial reasoning - along with learning experiences and materials that support students understanding of these areas of mathematics learning.

About the Presenter: Janice Novakowski

Janice is a district teacher consultant supporting teachers and students from K-12 in the area of mathematics. Areas of professional interest include creating engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences for children using inspiring materials.


A5 Wilding Children [Preschool]

In this workshop we will address the dualities of offering children more freedoms in our primarily outdoor setting with consideration of the importance of teaching children personal and social responsibilities. Based on our experiences, stories, concrete examples and strategies will be shared. Through group discussion and problem solving, participants will be encouraged to mindfully support the ‘wilding’ of children in their own childcare settings.

About the Presenters: Emily Vera and Kate Dawson

Emily Vera and Kate Dawson are the lead Educators at Terra Nova Nature School operated by Thompson Community Association. Each with twenty plus years working as Early Childhood Educators, they now currently spend their workdays trekking through muddy fields with young children through all seasons and weather.

A6 Language Learning Fun! Practical, Evidenced-Based Strategies for Supporting Language Development in Young Children [Preschool]

Strong language skills are an important aspect of the foundation for lifelong learning, and ECE’s play a very important role in supporting this area of development. This workshop is designed to give ECE’s practical, evidenced-based strategies for promoting language and pre-literacy skills that can be easily implemented into daily activities in the classroom setting. Specific strategies will be discussed for children ages birth to five. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, practice strategies, and interact with materials during this fun and interactive workshop.

About the Presenter: Carly Tulloch

Carly is a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist who has been practicing in a variety of settings (including daycares and preschools) with infants, toddlers and preschoolers for the past ten years. She specializes in prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders in early childhood. Her goal is to teach evidenced-based, easily implemented activities and strategies to ECEs and parents to help support development of speech, language, and reading readiness for young children… all while making it FUN! Carly shares ideas and inspiration on Instagram @weetalkers.


A7 Play as a Therapeutic Approach for Ages 6-12 [School Age]

Attendees will learn how to use play as an incredible method of communication and intervention. This session will focus on ages 6-12 and techniques that are not only effective for this age group, but also for older school aged children. The workshop will teach attendees how to interpret the ways in which children play. Participants will leave with a toolbox filled with ready to use techniques that can be implemented in classrooms and other settings to help children with processing and emotional struggles. Tools will include drawings, the use of puppets, role playing, dance/movement, sand trays and many other great techniques. So get ready to learn, have fun and see the world through a child’s eyes!

About the Presenter: Dr. Christine Dargon

Christine Dargon, Ph.D., is an international speaker offering seminars and trainings across North America. She also specializes in coaching individuals to improve their life and emotional state through alternative means than medication. Dr. Dargon, having worked in clinical practice for over 20 years, now focusses her time on speaking and education. Dr. Dargon began specializing in treating children while interning in New York where she worked at a community mental health clinic. She also specialized in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and marriage counseling. Dr. Dargon has also been teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels for over 20 years and is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University, serving students in the Master’s of Counseling Psychology Program, and Ashford University, teaching undergraduate courses. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master’s of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling and her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut. She also has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies from Grand Canyon University.


P1 Addressing Anxiety in Young Children [All]

Anxiety is on the rise in younger children in an age where they are increasingly encouraged to disconnect from their emotions, thanks in large part to the prevalence of screens, such as smart phones and tablets. This workshop will address how to help children learn to calm and soothe themselves without disconnecting, using sensory tools, calming games and somatic breathing techniques.

About the Presenter: Juliana Fruhling

Juliana Fruhling (MA-MFT, RCC) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor working out of Richmond and Ladner, BC. She has worked with anxiety in clients from the ages of 2 to 92, and is passionate about helping people reclaim their connection to their emotions and learn to self-soothe.

Participants will learn intervention strategies for children with autism and related behavioral and communication challenges and how to integrate these principles in inclusive child care settings.

Participants will walk away with the knowledge and skills in supporting not only children with autism, but any child who may have behaviour/language difficulties.

About the Presenter: Lianne Naguiat

Lianne currently works as an ECE Teacher for a preschool program specializing in integration of children with autism into an inclusive education setting. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and has worked with children with autism for over 17 years.

Note: when registering, you will be asked to select your top 2 workshop choices for the afternoon

P2 Inclusive Education: Supporting Children with Special Needs in Group Settings [All]


When we communicate from the heart, we listen fully and bring the best out of others. We ask questions that draw out people's feelings, dreams and desires and create a safe place for others to share their authentic Self. In this fun and interactive playshop, learn practical communication and awareness skills that inspire creativity and connection including three levels of listening and curiosity. Learn the difference between engaging the logical mind and the intuitive heart. Walk away with practical tools that can be used in all personal and professional relationships.

About the Presenter: Vince Gowmon

Vince Gowmon is the founder of Remembering to Play Events, and the author of Let the Fire Burn ~ Nurturing the Creative Spirit of Children, and Wild Empty Spaces ~ Poems for the Opening Heart. Since 2000 he has been leading keynotes, playshops and webinars for organizations, conferences and communities on topics such as Leadership, Communication, Creativity, Community Engagement and Play. His events are fun and interactive, leaving people inspired and with practical tools for work and life. He also provides individual and team coaching in person, on the phone and via Skype on all personal and professional matters.

P4 Move and Groove: Incorporating Dance and Movement into Your Play Spaces [Preschool]

Come ready to "move and groove” and leave with a repertoire of dance invitations to use in your child care settings. This is an introduction to exploratory dance through freestyle and choreographed experiences. Learn how to provide children with movement opportunities guided by the Early Learning Framework and gain confidence facilitating a child’s innate sense to move. Participants will be moving for the majority of this workshop. Please wear active clothing and running shoes.

About the Presenter: Stefanie Tong

Stefanie's career as a professional Hip Hop dancer parallels her time as an Early Childhood Educator. For over a decade, she spent her days in the classroom and her evenings in a dance studio. She has performed for the 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony, CFL and NFL halftime shows, and has represented Canada at the Macau International Dance Festival. Stefanie is the preschool coordinator for a non-profit centre, and is passionate about sharing how to use dance as a form of play.

Communicating from the Heart – Inspiring Creativity and Connections [All]

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P5 Play as a Therapeutic Approach for Ages 0-5 [Preschool]

Attendees will learn how to use play as an incredible method of communication and intervention. This session will focus on ages 0-5 and will teach attendees how to interpret the ways in which children play. Participants will leave with a toolbox filled with ready to use techniques that can be implemented in classrooms and other settings to help children with processing and emotional struggles. Tools will include drawings, the use of puppets, role playing, dance/movement, sand trays and many other great techniques. So get ready to learn, have fun and see the world through a child’s eyes!

About the Presenter: Dr. Christine Dargon

Christine Dargon, Ph.D., is an international speaker offering seminars and trainings across North America. She also specializes in coaching individuals to improve their life and emotional state through alternative means than medication. Dr. Dargon, having worked in clinical practice for over 20 years, now focusses her time on speaking and education. Dr. Dargon began specializing in treating children while interning in New York where she worked at a community mental health clinic. She also specialized in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and marriage counseling. Dr. Dargon has also been teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels for over 20 years and is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University, serving students in the Master’s of Counseling Psychology Program, and Ashford University, teaching undergraduate courses. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master’s of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling and her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut. She also has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies from Grand Canyon University.


P6 Programming: Finding the SPARK [School Age]

You are invited to come find the hidden 'spark' within your own programming skills. This workshop will investigate program planning through experiences stemming from a school aged environment. It will focus on how to plan, implement, and experience programming for spontaneous, short term, and long term activities. Join these two 'grown-ups', who have not lost the genuine ability to play, as they strive to share their own 'spark' and inspire others to find their own way of implementing creative programming within a childcare setting.

About the Presenters: Carolyn Kavanagh and Matt Hewitt

Carolyn and Matt are a super-powered supervisor team who have worked together at the West Richmond Sr. OSC program for three years. With over ten years of childcare experience behind both of them, Carolyn and Matt are a dynamic duo who are advocates of passionate programming and creative play within a childcare setting.

P7 Troubleshooting Trio: Flow, Choice and Skills in Child Care Programs [School Age]

Behavioral and logistical roadblocks in child care programs are expectedly pervasive, especially during transitions between activities. Indeed, children are more likely to display undesired behavior when forced to wait or when uncommitted to a task. Instead of focusing on behaviors, this workshop will explore ways to troubleshoot typical child care challenges by using a trio of guiding principles: finding flow, creating choice, and supporting skills development.

About the Presenters: Dustin Ng and Emmett Martyniuk

Dustin Ng has worked in child care programs for nearly two decades across nearly all age groups. He considers himself a “play specialist” when it comes to working with children and loves challenging children and adults alike to think critically. A decade working in childcare and a Life Coaching Diploma allow Emmett Martyniuk to deliver engaging workshops fostering awareness and new perspectives. Emmett believes that well-rounded caregivers will develop well-rounded children and that being aware of how to connect with a child can make all the difference. Dustin and Emmett are currently Child Development Supervisors at West Richmond Jr. Out-of-School Care.


Registration is available online. Visit www.childcaredevgroup.ca and click on the registration link, found in the Circles of Caring Conference page to register.

Registration confirmation and any conference updates will be sent out via email from [email protected] Please ensure that you add this email address to your contacts so that you do not miss any information. Conference updates will also be posted on Facebook. “Like” this page to stay up to date. https://www.facebook.com/childcaredevgroup/

Workshop Selection Upon registering, you will need to fill out a survey indicating your first and second choice for workshops that you want to attend in both the morning and the afternoon. We will do our best to accommodate your first choice of workshop and your confirmed workshop selection will be sent after registration closes. Priority will go to those that register first.

Food and Dietary Restrictions Lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided. Vegetarian options will be available. If you have any specific dietary restrictions or food allergies, please indicate what they are when registering. We will do our best to accommodate and will contact you in advance if we are unable to do so. We encourage all participants to bring a refillable water bottle.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Price $80.00 Available until Dec 15th, 2017 Limited quantities available

Regular Price $95.00 Available until Feb 21st, 2018 unless sold out

Registration fees include the keynote address, one morning & one afternoon workshop, lunch and a refreshment break

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations or delegate changes will be accepted until February 1st, 2018. Refunds will not be provided after this date. Please email [email protected] for cancellation or delegate change requests.

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LOCATION

Venue: City Centre Community Centre & Trinity Western University

Address: 5900 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC

Parking: Pre-purchase your parking by March 1st for a special rate of $5 This parking will be located across the street at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel parking lot. To get this rate, parking must be pre-purchased at the conference registration website.

CONSENT TO USE PHOTOS

Photos will be taken during the Circles of Caring Conference. By registering, you will be giving consent that photos containing your image/likeness may be used by the Child Care Development Group and the Child Care Training Society of Richmond.

Transit: The City Centre Community Centre is located just a few blocks from the Richmond-Brighouse station, which is on the Canada Line Sky train route. It is also near the Richmond Centre Bus Exchange.

Hotel: If you require hotel accommodations for the conference, we have a group rate available with the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel which is located across the street from the conference venue. Group booking rates will be available until January 11th, 2018 and is subject to availability. Find the link to book on the Child Care Development Group website (www.childcaredevgroup.ca) under Circles of Caring Conference.



STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE CONFERENCE

Visit Our Website www.childcaredevgroup.ca and click on Circles of Caring Conference Email: [email protected]

Facebook: @childcaredevgroup

Special thanks to the Richmond Childcare Training Committee for their ongoing support of the Circles of Caring Conference.



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March 3, 2018 City Centre Community Centre & Trinity ... · intervention. One workshop will focus on early interventions with children ages 0 to 5. The other workshop will focus on