We’ve been receiving lots of great questions about the new anti-bias training requirements under OGP. AECENL has been working with the department to pull together answers in an easy to access resource page.
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AECENL’s Anti-Bias Professional Learning Resource Page
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PL approved by OGP for July 1st, 2024. The following is a list of professional learning opportunities approved by the Operating Grant Program to date for the July 1st training deadline: Embracing Neurodiversity Conference and Presentations https://asnl.ca/educate/ |
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First Light Indigenous Culture Training Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training :: concrete5 (aecenl.ca) |
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Autism Acceptance and Understanding Educate – asnl |
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Empowering Them - Gender Based Violence Training & Resources (sjswc.ca) |
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Rolling with ADHD Rolling With ADHD - Healthy Minds Learning |
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Gender Diversity: Expanding our Awareness + Unpacking our Biases Home - Trans Support NL (tsnl.org) |
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Championing Trans Inclusive Workplaces Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (ccohs.ca) |
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Professional and Child Wellbeing in Early Learning Settings Professional and Child Wellbeing in Early Learning Settings | Empowered Parents (empoweredparentservices.com) |
Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) www.WRDC.ca also offers anti-bias workplace trainings. 1-709-325-7987
The following are qualifying workshops presented through AECENL’s Live Workshop Series between July 1st, 2023-July 1st, 2024:
Various Dates: First Light’s Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training (3hr module)
October 25th, 2023: Introduction to the Inclusion Series Facilitated by Tony Morgan of Eastern Health’s Intervention Services.
November 14th, 2023: Autism and Neurodiversity; Resources and Supports from the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
June 4th and 21st, 2024: Colouring Outside the Gender Lines Part 1: The Gender Question.
June 5th, 2024: Respect in the Workplace, by Workplace NL.
June 19th, 2024: Autism and Neurodiversity; Resources and Supports from the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
AECENL will be offering the following qualifying workshops from July 1, 2024-July 1, 2025*:
Saturday, October 5th, 2024: Colouring Outside the Gender Lines Part 2: Gender Responsive Educators. Facilitated by Adam Braye.
DATE TBA: Colouring Outside the Gender Lines Part 3: Creating Safe Spaces. Facilitated by Adam Braye.
Date TBA: Roots of Knowledge Workshop for Early Childhood Educators, facilitated by First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre.
*Other PL opportunities may be booked throughout the year.
AECENL’s PL Lending Library
Workshops in AECENL’s PL Lending Library would not be considered community-based anti-bias training, though there is a short list of approved pre-recorded web-based PL that will be accepted for those who are not able to access a community-based PL opportunity in time for the July 1st, 2024, deadline. For the PL to be verified, participants should follow the policies of the PL Lending Library and pair the archived/pre-recorded workshop with AECENL’s Reflective Form for Online PL Events. This can be accessed by contacting plcoordinator@aecenl.ca.
Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood, by Olga Lacayo and Eliana Elias 1.5 hours https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/professional-coaching-relationships-that-spark-change-and-inspiration-by-olga-lacayo-and-eliana-elias/
Explicit and Implicit Biases in Early Childhood Education: Becoming Aware of Microaggressions, by Maryam Daha 1.5 hours https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/explicit-implicit-biases-early-childhood-education-becoming-aware-microaggressions/
Pushing Past Bias and Challenging Classroom Behaviors: Changing Children’s Behavior Starts with Changing Ourselves, by Dr. Angela Searcy 1.5 hours https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/pushing-past-bias-and-challenging-classroom-behaviors-changing-a-child-starts-with-changing-ourselves-by-dr-angela-searcy/
For those without access to stable internet or a community-based PL opportunity, AECENL has a DVD copy of “Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years” that will be accepted.
You can find a link to the full video here: Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years - Anti-Bias Leaders ECE (antibiasleadersece.com)
You can access the Facilitator and Viewer Guidebook here: EX_ABE_Guidebook_v3.pdf (antibiasleadersece.com)
Self-Study
The following are additional professional learning opportunities approved by OGP for 2023-2024. These are not affiliated with AECENL:
Understanding Unconscious Bias MOOC Course 6=8 hours https://www.bcit.ca/free-online-learning/citizenship-courses/mooc-0252-understanding-unconscious-bias/
Moving from Bias to Inclusion 1 hour https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=INC123&cm_locale=en
Reflecting on Cultural Bias: Indigenous Perspectives 2 hours https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA101&cm_locale=en
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace 2.5 hours https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=INC118&cm_locale=en
Reflecting on Cultural Bias: Indigenous Perspectives 2 hours https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA101&cm_locale=en
Anti-Racism Awareness 25 hours Free to take, $50 for certificate https://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/anti-racism-awareness/
Colonialism and Survivance: Unique experiences of multigenerational violence and cultural strengths among Indigenous peoples in Canada 1.5 hours. This Webinar will run in English with simultaneous French and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.
ReThink Ability: Disability awareness training that gives you the knowledge and tools you need to effect change in a meaningful way.
ReThink Ability Store (itacit.com)
Please note the following new additions to AECENL’s Facilitator List offering community-based anti-bias professional learning:
Diversity NL
Stephanie Howlett
Location: St. John’s and Surrounding Areas
Contact: stephanie@diversitynl.com (709) 727-0370
Qualifications: MSW, RSW Sessions are customizable for each ECE need.
Workshops can be: In Person or via Zoom
Workshop Topics:
The Business Case for DEIB (Executive, Management, HR & Board Members)
2SLGBTQ+ 101
Gender Inclusive Language & Pronouns
Unconscious Bias
The Business Case & Effective DEIB Strategies (Executive, Management, HR & Board Members)
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Creating a Culture of Inclusion in the Workplace
YOUR Role in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Inclusive Hiring Practices (Executive, Management, HR & Board Members)
The Power of Privilege
*Requirements for PL: Projector, Screen Note there is a fee per-participant for these training.
Location: Toronto, Hamiliton, Windsor, ON, Montreal, QC - Can Travel to NL
Contact: workshoprequests@egale.ca 416-946-6772
Qualifications: Egale is Canada’s leading national educational provider for 2SLGBTQI inclusion since 1986. Trainers are members of the 2SLGBTQI Community. Sessions can be In Person or via Virtually. Note there is a fee per participant for these trainings.
Workshop Topics:
2SLGBTQI Inclusion for Mental Health and Social Service Providers
Affirming Adults
Affirming Parents and Caregivers
Family Diversity in Canada: 2SLGBTQI
Parents and Children
2SLGBTQI Inclusive Schools
Change Agents: The Power of Youth Action
Trans and Nonbinary Youth
Cyberbullying and 2SLGBTQI Youth
Faith and 2SLGBTQI Youth
Workplace Inclusion for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Trans Inclusion in the Workplace
2SLGBTQI History in Canada
*Requirements for PL: Projector, Screen, Microphone, Stable Internet Connection, Access to Personal Computers
First Light
Chelsie Coles, Training Coordinator
Location: St. John’s, NL. Can also present virtually.
Contact: training@firstlightnl.ca 709-726-5902 ext. 201
Qualifications: BA, BFA, CERT. Indigenous Studies
Workshop Topics:
Cultural Humility
Understanding Culture
Statistics & Terminology
Indigenous Groups
Symbols, Ceremonies, & Elders
Colonization & The Indian Act
Residential Schools & Confederation
Intergenerational Trauma
Cultural Appropriation & Tokenism
Culturally Insensitive Phrases
Stereotypes & Myths
YWCA St. John ‘s
Kimberly Offspring, 2SLGBTQIA+ Services Coordinator
Location: St. John’s, NL
Contact: kimberly@ywcastjohns.ca 709-769-6649
Qualifications: Non-profit organization with a rich history of serving women, girls, gender-diverse folks, and their families for over 95 years.
Workshop Topics:
Fostering Collaboration of Services for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers in NL: A Training for Service Providers
*Requirements for PL: Projector, Screen, Speakers Workshops can be delivered In Person or Virtually
Top visit our full list: AECENL Facilitator List April 2024
Do you know of a qualifying workshop or community-based PL event not listed in this resource page? Please reach out to navigator@aecenl.ca or plcoordinator@aecenl.ca.
