Workshop Description

We can’t always know what adversity children and families have faced in the past or currently face in their daily lives. 

In this workshop, participants will be asked to think about newcomer families, immigrant, and refugee families, to think about how we support each of these families best. Throughout the workshop, participants will be asked to think with a pedagogy of humility to better support the children and families they work with. 

PLEASE NOTE: this workshop is geared toward supporting newcomer families but can be presented more broadly to include a diversity of families.

About The Facilitator

Owner and Founder of Early Years Thriving Ana Valle Rivera

Ana Valle Rivera is the Founder of Early Years Thriving (also known as Early Years Workshops). Ana has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, and is currently completing a Master's Degree in Professional Education. Ana's main purpose with her training is to inspire positive change in the early years by helping adult caregivers to think about the ways in which they can help their children thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this a live or self paced course?

    This is a self paced course, you can go through the material at any time and the material will be available as long as you need it.

  • Will the instructor be able to help me?

    Absolutely. The instructors will usually respond within 24-48 hours of being contacted.

  • What technology do I need?

    To take the course you need a device with a screen, audio and internet.

  • Can I get a receipt?

    (As noted above, this workshop is free) No refund or credit is provided once the workshop is purchased. It is up to the participant to go through the material at their own pace. If you are unsatisfied with the material please contact the instructor directly.

  • Can I get a refund or credit after purchase?

    (As noted above, this workshop is free) It is up to the participant to go through the material at their own pace. If you are unsatisfied with the material please contact the instructor directly.

  • Will I get a certificate of completion?

    Certificates of completion will be available automatically upon completion of the workshop. We keep a record of all who register for this workshop. For ECE registry purposes, the instructor can verify the progress and completion of each participant in this course. Remember to download your certificate and any resources should this course ever be taken down.

  • Will this workshop be accepted by the ECE registry in my province or state?

    Ultimately it is up to the participant to ensure this workshop would be accepted by the ECE authority in their province or state. Each certificate of completion will include our contact information so that we can support educators to get their professional development hours. PLEASE NOTE: You must complete all the materials in full and answer all questions so that we can ethically verify your certificate with any ECE registry.

Supporting Newcomer Children And Families

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