FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 2013
The School Age Child Care Association in partnership with the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
is proud to present...

Quality Enhancements for School Age Summer Programs

This workshop aims to focus on quality program development through an ‘Ethics of Care’ lens. Participants will learn specific steps and strategies to ensure the highest quality summer programs. From administrators to frontline care providers, this three- part workshop series has something for everyone.

• A skill and competency assessment tool (Dreyfus model of skill acquisition)

• Observation systems designed to build a cohesive team and enhance quality

• Guidance and supervision models

• Environmental assessments

• Connections to Occupational Standards

  Facilitator 1
  Tyler Summers has been working in School Age Care for 22 years and is currently the Program Manager at Jericho Kids Club and

  chair of the School Age Child Care Association of British Columbia. Tyler also teaches the Leadership and Organizational Skills course for the Douglas College School Age Childcare Certificate Program. Tyler is currently in his second year at Vancouver Community College completing his Early Childhood Education Certificate and has taught workshops on Responsive vs Restrictive Language, Intentional Care Giving, Primary Care Giving Model in School Age Child Care, Communication - Guidance and Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Anti-bullying workshops. He is currently the co-chair of the Vancouver Middle Childhood Matters Steering Committee.

  Facilitator 2
  Diane Tannahill has 30 years’ experience working with children and families. For the past 8 years Diane has been the

  Coordinator for the after school care programs at UBC Child Care. Most recently Diane was invited by The Child Care Human Resources Sector Council to sit on a steering committee in the development and revision of some of the ECE Occupational Standards, in particular the development of the School Age and Infant Profile. Diane is very active in the ECE community and currently sits on the SACCA Board of Directors.

  Afternoon Workshop

  Individualize Your Programming and Build Community

  This engaging presentation will be covering a large spectrum of tools and theories that adhere to new regulations and guidelines in childcare. Topics covered include:

  • A quick understanding of boundaries and their effects on behaviour and safety.

  • A breakdown of needs theory and case study examinations of effective needs-based programming.

  • Explorative team and community building exercises and principles.

  • Positive behaviour guidance models.

    The goal of this workshop is to provide a wide set of techniques to fulfill the needs of children, staff, and parents to ensure high quality, community-based childcare.

    Facilitator
    Peter-John Prinsloo has worked for a variety of chid and youth education institutes for 13 years, specializing in communication, awareness, boundaries, and conflict resolution. PJ’s career started with the Attorney Generals Office facilitating multiculturalism, anti-violence and sexual exploitation workshops in schools throughout the Lower Mainland. He has also educated at risk youth in alternative schools and youth detention centers throughout B.C. He is presently working for the Vancouver School District assisting children on the autism spectrum and at-risk youth in becoming active member of the community.