Events

Medication administration The presentation will review the importance of the 10 Rs when giving medication to residence, and although so discuss the difference between and versus drug reactions and drug allergies Review of insulin products and administration, using syringes or insulin pens, as well as inhalers We will review the different types of insulin and how long it takes for them to work and how long they last as well as storage requirements and how to best use pre-filled or cartridges for insulin pens, focusing on technique. A brief overview of inhalers.   Facilitator Bio: Allan Greene B.Sc/Pharm., R. Ph.,  Manager, Healthcare Collaboration and  Stakeholder Partnerships Murphy's Pharmacy:  At Murphy’s Pharmacies, we are committed to building healthier communities. We are proud to offer health presentations to workplaces and community organizations. Our team of health professionals can present on a variety of topics.   A reminder as this is a free session, ECDA has a payment policy for this-- Failure to attend will result in a $20 Admin fee being applied to your account, and you must pay this prior to attending any future free sessions. This policy has been implemented due to many no-shows at events. We value our facilitators and their time, and we often have to cap session capacity so not showing up for an event impacts others who may have wanted to attend. 

Join us to discuss the science behind the benefits of risky play, how risky play impacts literacy and learning, and how access to active outdoor play is essential for healthy child development.    Facilitator Bio:  Bookmates Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on the development, training and delivery of family literacy and learning programs.   Participation and Free Session Policy: A reminder as this is a free session, ECDA has a payment policy for this-- Failure to attend will result in a $20 Admin fee being applied to your account, and you must pay this prior to attending any future free sessions. This policy has been implemented due to many no-shows at events. We value our facilitators and their time, and we often have to cap session capacity so not showing up for an event impacts others who may have wanted to attend.  Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.

Strong relationships are the foundation of student success. This workshop is designed for educators working with school-age children and explores how building positive, affective relationships supports positive behaviour, emotional well-being, and academic achievement. Educators will learn practical strategies to strengthen relationships with students, foster a positive classroom community, and implement effective classroom management techniques that encourage self-regulation, conflict resolution, and respectful communication. Through reflection, discussion, and real-life scenarios, educators will leave with practical tools they can use immediately to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.   Facilitator Bio: Donna is a full-time faculty member of Vanier College Early childhood education department. A part- time course lecturer at McGill University, she has spent the last 23 years teaching, supervising and supporting students on their journey to becoming educators. Donna is the founder of The Infinite Educator, an organization that provides childcare consulting and workshops to the English School boards and childcare facilities in Quebec. She has given workshops for LEARN QUEBEC, QAPPD conference, Sir Wilfred Laurier School Board, New Frontier School as well as many daycare facilities throughout Montreal.       Please note that participants must register individually to attend professional learning sessions. Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.