Spark Guide Introductory Modules

Are you an educator or program leader looking for an easy way to dive into the Spark Guide? You’re in the right place!

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Choose from one, two, or all six of our 30-minute introductory modules to get a comprehensive overview of the guide.

Each module is designed to help you strengthen your culturally responsive child care skills.

Start with:

  • Introduction to Culturally Responsive Child Care

Then explore the following Spark strategies at your own pace:

  • Reflective Practice
  • Engaging Families
  • Routines
  • Physical Spaces and Materials
  • Organizational Foundations

As you complete each module, you’ll earn a certificate and gain valuable insights to enhance your practice. Each module is packed with sparks of inspiration, real-life examples, and reflective questions to guide your learning.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Jump in and strengthen your approach to child care today!

These modules were created by PolicyWise in partnership with BaseCorp Learning Systems.

Ignite Your Journey with an Introduction to the Spark Guide

Welcome, educators and program leaders! This is the perfect starting point for your exploration of the Spark Guide. In this 30-minute module, you’ll get a clear understanding of culturally responsive child care and why it’s so important.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Discover Culturally Responsive Child Care: Learn the core meaning and significance behind this approach.
  • Explore Five Key Principles: Dive into the essential principles that guide culturally responsive practices.
  • Learn About Unique Perspectives: Gain insights into Francophone principles and the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework, which includes distinct principles for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children.

You’ll also have the opportunity to reflect on your own cultural background and experiences, identify your strengths, and see how they influence your practices.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Complete this module and start making a meaningful impact today!

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Enhance Your Skills with Reflective Practice

In this 30-minute module, educators and program leaders will explore the power of reflective practice as a key strategy for culturally responsive child care.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Understanding Reflective Practice: Discover what reflective practice is and why it’s crucial for your work.
  • Building It Into Your Routine: Get practical tips and tools to seamlessly incorporate reflective practices into your daily activities.
  • Real-Life Examples: See how this strategy is applied in various settings, providing inspiration for your own practice.

You’ll also have the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and find ways to enhance your skills in this area.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Complete this module and ignite your passion for reflective practice!

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Build Strong Connections with Families

Join us for this 30-minute module designed for educators and program leaders, where you’ll discover the importance of engaging families in culturally responsive child care.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Understanding Family Engagement: Learn why connecting with families is essential for fostering a supportive environment.
  • Inspiring Stories and Practical Tips: Explore real-life examples and strategies to enhance your engagement efforts within your program.
  • Reflect on Building Relationships: Take time to consider how to cultivate trusting and meaningful connections with families and children.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Complete this module to strengthen your approach to family engagement!

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Strengthen Culturally Responsive Care Through Routines

Join us for this engaging 30-minute module designed for educators and program leaders, where you’ll explore the crucial role of routines in culturally responsive child care.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Understanding the Importance of Routines: Discover how daily activities like eating, sleeping, and playing shape a child’s experience and development.
  • Real-Life Examples and Practical Tools: Gain insights and strategies to enhance your culturally responsive practices by focusing on routines.
  • Inspiration for Your Program: Reflect on how you can apply these concepts in your own setting to create a supportive environment.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Complete this module to enhance your understanding of the power of routines!

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Create Culturally Responsive Spaces and Materials

Join us for this insightful 30-minute module, designed for educators and program leaders, where you’ll discover how physical spaces and materials can enhance culturally responsive child care.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • The Role of Physical Spaces: Explore how your program’s environment can reflect and respect diverse cultures.
  • Incorporating Diverse Materials: Learn how to choose and use materials that honour diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Real Stories and Experiences: Gain inspiration from others in the field who have successfully created inclusive spaces.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Complete this module and learn how to transform your environment into a welcoming space for every child!

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Build a Foundation for Culturally Responsive Child Care

Join us for this essential 30-minute module tailored for program leaders and those shaping organizational policies and practices.

Here’s what you’ll explore:

  • Understanding Workplace Cultural Safety: Discover what cultural safety means and why it’s vital for your program.
  • Developing Meaningful Policies: Learn how to create diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that truly make a difference.
  • Valuing Cultural Diversity: Explore strategies for fostering a workforce that embraces and values cultural diversity through human resource practices.

Note, this training opportunity is not eligible for release time funding.

Complete this module and strengthen your foundation for culturally responsive child care!

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Find more resources, events, and training on the Spark Resource Hub

Access trusted tools and learn about events and activities that can grow your skills!

The Spark Resource Hub connects educators and program leaders to practical resources for strengthening culturally responsive child care. In the calendar you’ll find upcoming activities and events available across the province and online. The Resource Hub is a one-stop place to find the supports you need to spark ongoing learning and growth in your program.