Workshops
All of our workshops are available for yourself or your team via Zoom by request, or register below for an available upcoming date for an in-person live event.
All workshops are approved for Alberta PD Funding and Time Release Grants
Available Workshops
The Classroom Management Secret For School Age
- 3.75 Hours -$76.25+GST per person
Discover the secret to transforming your classroom into a space children love while fostering accountability and growth This workshop introduces two powerful principles that combine to create a well-managed, joyful. and impactful learning environment. Through 45 actionable strategies and management techniques that
inspire. empower. and leave a lasting legacy in the lives of the children you work with
CORE Systems Framework
- 12 hours $500 + GST per person
This comprehensive 12-hour workshop is designed to help childcare leaders build strong, sustainable centres by focusing on the systems that matter most. Explore strategies to foster a positive staff culture, strengthen parent relationships, and boost enrollment through meaningful engagement and outreach. The workshop also covers essential financial practices, quality assurance processes, and long-term planning to create a lasting impact.
- Staff Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, professional growth, and employee well-being
- through team bonding and regular feedback.
- Parent Care: Engage and support parents with consistent communication, resources, and opportunities for involvement in centre activities to ensure they feel valued and informed.
- Enrollment: Attract and retain families through targeted marketing, open houses, and personalized outreach that highlights the unique benefits of your programs. Finances: Implement strong financial management practices with budgeting, regular reviews, and diverse funding sources to ensure sustainability and transparency.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain systems for continuous improvement by evaluating programs and services through feedback and assessments to uphold high standards of excellence.
- Legacy: Build systems that create a positive, long-term impact on your centre, support educators, benefit children, and strengthen communities. Focus on initiatives that help staff grow, enhance children's learning experiences, and connect with families and local groups.
By focusing on these areas, we will develop effective systems that promote operational excellence and cultivate the leadership skills necessary to sustain long-term success. Participants will leave with practical tools and a clear framework to enhance operations, support their teams, and drive continued success.
PARENT CARE MASTERY: Building Trust, Navigating Conversations, and Leading with Standards
- 4Hours -$125 + GST per person
In the childcare business, parent care isn’t just about smiling at pick-up and answering emails — it’s a strategic leadership skill that shapes retention, trust, and your program’s reputation.
This 4-hour interactive workshop equips leaders with the rhythms, tools, and mindset to consistently deliver exceptional parent care.
Participants will learn how to:
- Establish rhythms of a leader for proactive parent relationship management.
- Create strong parent connections from day one and nurture them throughout enrollment.
- Ask for and respond to feedback in ways that build trust (even when it’s negative).
- Confidently lead parent meetings that are purposeful and productive.
- Have difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
- Hold themselves and their teams accountable to clear parent care standards.
This workshop combines real-life childcare scenarios, hands-on activities, practical scripts, and leadership tools, so participants leave ready to implement these strategies immediately.
Building a Culture of Gratitude
- 2.5 hours $75 + GST per person
Learn how to foster a culture of gratitude in your organization or community. Discover practical strategies for expressing appreciation, building stronger relationships, and increasing productivity through gratitude practices.
Communication in the Classroom
- 2.5 Hours -$75 + GST per person
Effective communication is at the heart of a successful classroom environment. This interactive workshop is
designed to equip Educators with practical strategies for fostering clear, consistent, and constructive communication with colleagues.
Creating a Culture of Resilience
- 2 Hours - $75 + GST per person
Building a culture of resilience involves fostering a mindset of adaptability, and perseverance. and growth in the face of challenges. Learn how to conduct classroom and teacher observations, the importance of 1:1 meetings and how to provide feedback.
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Roles & Responsibilities Reboot for Teams
- 2 Hours - $75 + GST per person
Having clear roles and responsibilities is essential for your team to work efficiently, reducing duplication of work, strengthening the teams' confidence and competence in decision-making and knowing when and where to seek support.
Efficiency Essentials for Directors
- 4 hours - $120 + GST per person
Running a childcare program means managing people, paperwork, and priorities—all while keeping the day running smoothly.
Efficiency Essentials is a dynamic 4-hour workshop designed to give childcare administrators the tools and strategies needed to operate efficiently, lead effectively, and reduce burnout in a high-demand environment.
This session focuses on core leadership and organizational skills that support smooth day-to-day operations while building long-term success. Participants will walk away with practical knowledge, ready-to-use templates, and systems they can implement immediately.
Key Topics Include:
- Time Management Foundations – Learn how to assess where your time is really going and reclaim your workday.
- Time Blocking – Create realistic weekly schedules that balance strategic planning, admin work, and staff interactions.
- Open-Door Policies with Boundaries – Cultivate approachability while protecting your focus time.
- Effective Delegation – Identify tasks you can offload and train your team to take ownership.
- Policies and Standards – Create, revise, or reinforce policies that reduce confusion and ensure consistency across your center.
- Crisis & Interruption Management – Stay calm, responsive, and on-track when things don’t go as planned.
- Digital Tools & Systems – Explore tech tools that streamline operations, from calendars and task lists to communication platforms.
- Prioritization Techniques – Use proven frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix to focus on what matters most.
- Documentation Best Practices – Organize records and workflows to support licensing, parent communication, and team alignment.
Through interactive activities, group discussion, and real-world examples, attendees will leave with a customized action plan and the confidence to implement what they’ve learned right away.
Mastering the Habits of an Effective Director
- 6 hours - $300 + GST per person
This workshop aims to equip aspiring and current Directors with essential habits that contribute to successful leadership. The session will focus on how directors can enhance their decision-making. Learn management, strategic thinking, and communication skills to drive their organization forward effectively.
Transform Workplace Dynamics
- 3.5 Hours $90 + GST per person
Revamp your leadership approach in our dynamic workshop. Learn to shed ego-driven behaviours hindering growth, guide your team with reality-based leadership, and instill accountability through effective coaching. Gain hands-on insights for a drama-free workplace! Embrace a leadership mindset beyond authority, influencing through competence and collaboration. Propel your team to success with a renewed leadership style!
- Eliminate Ego - Driven Behaviours: Participants will acquire practical strategies to identify and overcome ego-driven behaviours, fostering personal and professional growth within themselves and their teams.
- Enhance Team Dynamics: Attendees will learn techniques to liberate their teams from the need for approval, defensiveness, and resistance to feedback, resulting in improved collaboration and communication.
- Reality-Based Leadership Mastery: Discover the power of reality-based leadership, equipping participants with the ability to perceive and navigate the world without distorted perceptions or personal biases.
- Accountability and Ownership: Takeaways include coaching techniques that empower teams to solve problems effectively and take ownership of what they can control, fostering a culture of accountability.
- Drama-Free Workplace Creation: Gain insights into creating a drama-free workplace, where open communication and positive collaboration flourish, contributing to a more harmonious and productive environment.
- Positive Culture Building: Participants will learn to build a positive culture that thrives on collaboration, instilling a mindset that goes beyond formal authority and is driven by competence and a commitment to shared success.
- Hands-on Learning: The workshop offers a hands-on learning experience, providing practical tools and insights that can be immediately applied in real-world leadership scenarios.
- Inspiration and Challenge: Equip yourself with the tools to challenge the status quo, inspire your team, and cultivate a workplace culture that encourages continuous learning and growth.
By embracing reality-based leadership and letting go of ego-driven habits, participants will develop a more grounded, effective approach to leading their teams and will leave with actionable tools and a renewed leadership mindset to confidently guide their teams, drive meaningful growth, and sustain long-term success.