News and events

This page provides early learning educators with the latest news and events including our monthly newsletter.

Events
15
Oct

Knowing me: developing self-awareness

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 pm

It starts with a book

Join the ELCC team as we continue the "It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time workshop series with a brand new session!

In this workshop, we will focus on the first pillar of the CASEL framework: Self-Awareness. Together, we will explore how to help young children recognize, name, and express their feelings, while building a strong foundation of emotional vocabulary and awareness of internal cues.

It starts with a book
View Knowing me: developing self-awareness workshop
Announcements

Truth and Reconciliation

Truth painted on orange rock

September 30 marks the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It is a time for self-reflection and a time to look back on the tragic role that residential schools have played in the history of this country and the lasting effects they have had on First Nations people and culture.

Truth painted on orange rock
View National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Events
8
Oct

Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 2

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 9:30 to 11:30 am

Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 2

The Mental Health Commission of Canada identified 13 factors that can impact the mental health of employees. This workshop series will explore some of the factors that contribute to a positive workplace culture.

This session will take place on October 8, 2025 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. 

Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 2
View 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace workshop series
Announcements

It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time

It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time

This 10-part workshop series that provides an opportunity for educators to dig deeper into supporting children’s social and emotional development. Inspired by children’s books and guided by the CASEL framework, this workshop will explore SEL themes through group discussion, reflection, play, and lots of hands-on activities.

It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time
View the It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time workshop series
Events
1
Oct

Past Event - Building blocks: foundations of SEL with the CASEL framework

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 pm

It starts with a book

Join the ELCC team for the first session in the "It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time" workshop series!

In this workshop, participants will explore the five CASEL competencies and how to children's books can be used intentionally to support social and emotional skills in early childhood. 

It starts with a book
View Building blocks: foundations of SEL with the CASEL framework workshop
Newsletters

Creating positive food environments

The formative years are a window of opportunity for building lifelong habits that shape who children will become. Among the most powerful influences during this critical period? Nutrition.

View the August 2025 newsletter
Events
10
Sep

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 9:30 to 11:30 am

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace

The Mental Health Commission of Canada identified 13 factors that can impact the mental health of employees. This workshop series will explore some of the factors that contribute to a positive workplace culture.

 

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace
View 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace workshop series
Events
25
Sep

Past Event - Understanding the Early Years

Thursday, September 25, 2025 All Day

The Early Learning and Child Care branch at the Yukon Department of Education have partnered with Yukon First Nations Education Directorate and the Early Years Program to offer the ‘Understanding the Early Years’ course. The course, rich in Yukon First Nations culture, supports the development of culturally competent early childhood educators.

View Understanding the Early Years course Whitehorse Fall, 2025