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6:30 PM Registration desk opens

Marketplace opens

Conference welcome reception

7:30 PM Keynote address by Janet Lansbury

10:00 PM Marketplace closes

Photographs will be taken during the Children the Heart of the Matter conference. By registering for the conference, you are giving permission that photos containing your image/likeness may be used.

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Follow along with us on social media. We’ll be using the hashtag #CHOM2020 so be sure to use it when you’re posting about conference!

Twitter @chcareoptions

Facebook @childcareoptionsccrr

Instagram @childcareoptions

SELFIE STATION

The selfie station is back! Be sure to drop in for fun with your colleagues and new friends! Take a photo and post it to Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook using the hashtag #CHOM2020 to be entered to win a door prize!

CERTIFICATES

Paper certificates will be issued on Friday, January 31st for the Keynote presentation with Janet Lansbury.

Certificates will be emailed for all sessions on Saturday, February 1st, including the Keynote presentation with Lisa Murphy, as well as each workshop you attend.

OVERVIEWCONFERENCE

8:00 AM Registration desk opens

Marketplace opens

8:30 AM Welcome

8:45 AM Keynote address by Lisa Murphy

10:15 AM Morning break

10:45 AM AM Session workshops

12:45 PM Lunch

1:45 PM PM Session workshops

Marketplace closes

3:45 PM Conference closes

SATURDAY February 1stFRIDAY January 31st

CENTRE FOR PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION

ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING Community care licensing of�cers are employed by provincial health authorities and play an important role in protecting vulnerable people. They inspect and monitor private and public facilities for child care, youth residential care, residential group care, and long-term care in B.C. They also conduct investigations, provide education and support to licensees, and take action to bring facilities into compliance with the Acts and Regulations that govern them.

The certi�cate comprises 10 specialized courses with advanced curriculum that builds upon prior education and experience. Courses are delivered online, giving learners in BC and elsewhere maximum �exibility. You can maintain your work and family commitments while you enroll in one or more courses per term until you complete the certi�cate.

Because the Advanced Specialty Certi�cate in Community Care Licensing program is the only one of its kind in Canada, graduates will be well-positioned to use their JIBC credential as leverage to seek employment as a licensing of�cer anywhere in the country.

For more information contact the program area at CCLO@JIBC.ca

JIBC.CA/CCLO 604.528.5590 register@JIBC.CA715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, BC

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AM SESSION 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Fizzle Bubble Pop & Wow: Simple Science for Young ChildrenLisa Murphy

ROOM: Theatre

Respectful Responses to the Call for ReconciliationKirsten Bevelander

ROOM: C103

How Can Loose Parts Support Curriculum?Amber Lix & Samantha Marquardt

ROOM: C104

Nurturing LeadershipJacqueline Ewonus

ROOM: C105

Pedagogical Leadership: A Roadmap to Organizational Change! If We Can Do it - YOU Can Too!Jennifer Chen and Tianna Morris

ROOM: C106

A Day Without “No”Alicia Kirlik

ROOM: C203

A Conversation about Behaviour: Exploring Behaviour Through a Neurobiological LensRebecca Mitchell, M.A

ROOM: C204

Tie That BindsTerri van Ek-Veenstra

ROOM: C205

Enhancing Social & Emotional Development Using E�ective CommunicationMalgosia Tomanik

ROOM: C206

Incorporating Rough and Tumble and Safe Risk Play into Child Care ProgramsJulie Hansen

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PM SESSION 1:45 - 3:45 PM

Caregiving Routines That Connect UsJanet Lansbury

ROOM: Theatre

Identifying and Creating Child Centred EnvironmentsLisa Murphy

ROOM: C103

Big Science for Little HandsWendy Lorch

ROOM: C104

Engaging in Reflective PracticeJacqueline Ewonus

ROOM: C105

“Not Yet” - How Caregivers, Children, and Educators Can Use a Growth Mindset to Turn a Challenge Into a SuccessSarah Cohen

ROOM: C106

Diversity Circle Time - Stories and Songs to InspireCassidy Taylor

ROOM: C203

A Conversation about Behaviour: Exploring Behaviour Through a Neurobiological LensRebecca Mitchell, M.A

ROOM: C204

What Young Children Want YOU to KnowBridgett Miller

ROOM: C205

Heart-Mind Well-Being: Secure and Calm WorkshopAngela Low

ROOM: C206

E�ective StorytellingGeorg Melzer

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Avron Distribution

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Early Years Learning Store

Feltastic Felt

Habitat Systems (Sponsor)

Heartfelt Stories

Hug Bug Music

KC & The Carpenter

Kinder Books

Knotical Wood Creations

Louise Kool & Galt (Sponsor)

Puzzle Heads

Saje Natural Wellness

Scholar’s Choice

Silver FX

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Aboriginal Family Resources on the Go (AFROG)

BC Family Child Care Association

Child Care Options CCRR

Child Health BC

City of Surrey

Delta Continuing Education - ECE Program

Early Childhood Educators of BC

Early Years Hub - The Centre for Child Development

Justice Institute of BC

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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Feltastic Felt

Habitat Systems (Sponsor)

Heartfelt Stories

Hug Bug Music

KC & The Carpenter

Kinder Books

Knotical Wood Creations

Louise Kool & Galt (Sponsor)

Puzzle Heads

Saje Natural Wellness

Scholar’s Choice

Silver FX

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Aboriginal Family Resources on the Go (AFROG)

BC Family Child Care Association

Child Care Options CCRR

Child Health BC

City of Surrey

Delta Continuing Education - ECE Program

Early Childhood Educators of BC

Early Years Hub - The Centre for Child Development

Justice Institute of BC

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Be sure to check out the Marketplace for...

Janet Lansbury’s respectful parenting advice (www.janetlansbury.com) is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. She is the author of two bestselling books, Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting and No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame. Janet is also the creator and host of “Janet Lansbury Unruª ed,” one of the most downloaded parenting podcasts on the web and recommended listening by The Washington Post. She also enjoys teaching weekly classes at RIE, consulting with parents and professionals, and spending time with her three children, ages 26, 22, and 17.

Janet will o¬ er ideas for how parents, educators and child care providers can guide children’s behavior with respect, while creating lifelong relationships with them that are loving and joyful.

Think you are good at your job because you love children? What about the ones that challenge you? Using these powerful questions as a framework, Lisa puts her own spin on Howard Gardner’s classic theory. This session is a far cry from simply listing various personality characteristics, needs and preferences. By providing easy to implement, yet possibly challenging, “comfort zone stretchers,” Lisa challenges teachers to make sure they are celebrating all of the children in the classroom, not just the ones they like.

Many Kinds of Smart! Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Lisa Murphy is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. where her mission is to assist in the transformation of the industry of early childhood education by o¬ ering 1) the best workshops and trainings; 2) the most up to date materials and resources; and 3) insightful conversations and connections through the power of social media. Lisa presents hundreds of workshops each year to both domestic and international audiences on various topics related to early childhood education.

Lisa has an M.Ed. (2013) in early childhood education from Champlain College in Vermont. She has authored four books, (the fi fth is in-press), produced dozens of teacher training DVD’s and is a popular keynote speaker at educational conferences. Her standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery. Frequently asked if she has ever been a stand up comic, Lisa practices what she preaches by blending the learning with the laughing.

Lisa is known for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered, play-based early childhood environments. Her understanding of the importance of play is obvious in her personal and professional life.

FRIDAY NIGHT KEYNOTENo Bad Kids: A Respectful Approach to

Bonding Through Discipline

SATURDAY MORNING KEYNOTE

By Bridgett Miller, Heart of the Matter presenter,developmental expert, and conscious parenting consultant

PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM & AMAZON.CA

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Daily a�rmations and insights to nurture young children using your head and your heart.

THANK YOU FOR THE GENEROUS DONATIONS

Bridgett Miller

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe (The Wishing Star)

Rod Boss (The Magic Man of Real Estate)

Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy

We Play Kids Sensory Gym & Pediatric Therapy

Western Financial Group Inc.

This year, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia – Ministry of Children & Family Development, and the Government of

Canada, Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC) established the BC Professional Development Bursary Fund for early childhood

educators and other child care providers in BC.

Thanks to this bursary fund, 548 individuals received a 50% reduction in fees for their Friday & Saturday conference registrations. This bursary has provided access to many individuals who would not have otherwise

been able to attend the conference.

In addition, the BC Professional Development Bursary Fund provided 33 individuals traveling from out of town with funding to cover hotel

accommodations or expenses for the duration of the conference. Participants travelling over 75 km were eligible to apply for this bursary.

We have received overwhelmingingly positive feedback from individuals accessing these funds...

“I have never attended a conference in Vancouver before... Four sta from our centre are attending, and we are all equally excited to have the opportunity of a ‘higher’ level of professional development than we have

access to on Vancouver Island.“

Thanks to the BC Professional Development Bursary Fund, many early childhood educators, and other child care professionals throughout BC, were able to access the Children the Heart of the Matter conference, to pursue their professional development and gain valuable information, resources, and networking opportunities, that would otherwise have

been di²cult. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU.

For more information on the BC Professional Development Bursary Fund, go to:

https://eceprodbursary.org/

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THE CHILDREN THE HEART OF THE MATTER CONFERENCE A

SUCCESS!

TELL US HOW WE DID...Your opinion is important to us! The conference

evaluation will be emailed to all registrants at the end of the conference, and will also be available on our

website at childcareoptions.caWe look forward to your feedback and comments.

BC Early Learning FrameworkThe government of BC has updated the Early Learning Framework to recognize the new realities of children, families and communities. The BC Early Learning Framework guides and supports early childhood educators; primary school teachers, principals, and vice-principals; college and university educators and researchers; post-secondary students in early childhood and elementary education programs; StrongStart BC facilitators; other early years professionals; communities; governments; and families. The Framework establishes a vision for respectfully living and learning together. It supports the rich early learning experiences of children, provides a focal point for dialogue among British Columbians, and creates a common language and greater understanding of the vital importance of early learning for all young children.

Copies of the Revised BC Early Learning Framework are available for purchase or download at this link:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/early-learning-framework

SAVE THE

DATEChildren the Heart of the

Matter returns January 22 and 23, 2021 at the Bell Performing Arts

Centre.

We’ll see you then!

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2020 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Ewa Boss Child Care Options CCRR, Options Community Services

Karen Came Supported Child Development/Inclusion Langley Society

Shea Carson Child Care Options CCRR, Options Community Services

Leah Drayton Strong Start Coordinator, Surrey School District #36

Claudia Fenwick A Place to Grow, Surrey Hospital Community Childcare Society

Shelby Gordon Family Resource Programs,Options Community Services

Gisele Haines Child Care Options CCRR, Options Community Services

Tracy Kugi Director of Child Care Programs,The Centre for Child Development

Deep Mann Child Care Options CCRR, Options Community Services

Pam Mountford Family Child Care Provider (Retired)

Karen Norman Early Childhood Educator (Retired)

Jennifer Vanderberg Delta Continuing Education, ECE Department

Sharlene Wedel Child Care Options CCRR Program Manager,Options Community Services

Darby Wilkinson Early Years Senior Manager,Options Community Services

Joanne Yiu Community Services Assistant,City of Surrey