Morning - Sparking Joy: Cultivating Positivity and Resilience
We all want early childhood programs that are buzzing with positivity, but how can you create that kind of atmosphere when energy and engagement are low? Discovering the lasting benefits that vibrant, joyful, and engaging learning environments have on the well-being of teachers and children will be our starting point. Participants will then engage in a series of reflective exercises to refresh their outlook and create a vision to re-energize daily work.

You will leave this workshop with an abundance of resources and actionable strategies that will rekindle your spark and reignite your passion for early childhood education!

Afternoon - Conversations That Matter! Developing Strengths-Based Communication
Effective communication is at the heart of successful leadership. Without it, inspiring and motivating educators becomes an ongoing challenge. In this transformative workshop, you will learn how to engage educators in meaningful dialogues that will impact program quality. You will also develop crucial skills for effective communication aligned with individual and program goals to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. Key strategies covered include:

• Appreciative Inquiry (AI): A strengths-based framework for inspiring positive change
• Reflective Practices: Techniques and powerful questions that deepen professional conversations
• Observation Protocols: Tools to enhance feedback and support continuous improvement

By the end of this workshop, you will gain a fresh perspective on your communication and leadership practices and be empowered to lead with increased clarity and confidence.

Optional Inspiring Professional Growth book available for purchase with this registration until March 11, 2026. A member of our team will contact you when it is ready for pickup at the ECCDC, closer to the date of the event/first session.
If you select the shipping option, it will be sent to you closer to the date of the event/first session. Please include shipping address in the Additional Information/Notes area of the registration form.