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Since 2018, we’ve been supporting Alberta’s educators, leaders, and organizations in building a stronger future for the early learning and child care sector. Through engaging online and in-person professional development, inspiring conferences, sector-leading resources, and broader workforce development opportunities, we help grow the skills, confidence, and impact of professionals across Alberta. We also work in partnership with professional development providers from across Alberta, Canada, and North America, connecting organizations seeking high-quality learning opportunities with trusted providers who help strengthen practice across the sector.

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Event Streams & Work Opportunities

Join us as we connect Alberta’s early learning and child care organizations with
high-quality professional learning and trusted development partners

Contact us today to book your next personal or team-based Professional Development opportunity!
This page highlights professional development opportunities from multiple providers. While some offerings may qualify for Alberta professional development or release time funding through the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Supports Program, not all opportunities listed are government-funded or government-approved. Please confirm funding eligibility before registering. Inquiries can be sent to:
professional_development@toppkids.com

Upcoming Events

The Joyous Equation: Purpose+People+Prosperity=Vibrant Early Childhood Organizations
May 13
What if joy wasn’t the outcome of great leadership—but the starting point? Join us May 13 at 2 PM ET for The Joyous Equation, a... Read more
Trauma Informed Care
May 28

Trauma Informed Care

May 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
Online
Presented by Kids Included Supporting children who have experienced trauma can be complex and emotionally demanding work. This workshop examines different types of trauma and... Read more
Inspired Minds Inc.
"Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Learn, Lead, play, and Inspire."Early Childhood Coaching & Consulting About Inspired Minds Inspired Minds ECC Consulting Inc. works alongside early... Read more
CCCF Presents: ECE Webinars!
About CCCF’s ECE Webinars The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) is proud to offer a wide range of professional learning webinars designed specifically for Early... Read more
Powerful Play Experiences – PLAY-Driven Professional Development That Inspires!
Powerful Play Experiences – PLAY-Driven Professional Development That Inspires! Founded in 2006 by Robert Manolson, BA, CCDP, ECECertified Career Development Professional | Mental Health Optimist... Read more
The PLAY EXPERIENCE
A New Standard For Canadian School-Age Care Educators COMING SOON! Introducing The PLAY EXPERIENCE: School Age Care Training – a comprehensive online hybrid program created... Read more
Nurturing Play and Beyond: Middle Years Child Care Fundamentals Principles & Practices
Introducing ‘Nurturing Play and Beyond‘ – a comprehensive online hybrid course created by Early Childhood Educators for Early Childhood Educators, school age educators, ECE assistants... Read more
Resilience Scale Masterclass
Join the AFWI for the Resilience Scale Masterclass: A free, three-hour, in-person interactive workshop or 2.5-hour, virtual workshop which introduces the Brain Story and Resilience... Read more
Brain Story Certification

Brain Story Certification

www.albertafamilywellness.org
Discover the science behind brain development and how it impacts lifelong health and learning. This free, self-paced certification, created by the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative,... Read more
Respect in School
Respect in School is an online bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination prevention training tool, developed for School Leaders: teachers, administrators, educational assistants, counselors, custodians, school... Read more
Brain Story Certification
Resilience Scale Masterclass
Nurturing Play and Beyond: Middle Years Child Care Fundamentals Principles & Practices
The PLAY EXPERIENCE
Trauma Informed Care

A Look At Past Events

Adventures of Play: Exploring Risky Play
Creating Belonging Through Diversity & Inclusion in the Early Years
IGNITE! 2026 School Age Care Conference
Anatomy of a Meltdown
Childcare First Aid
ADHD What Educators Need to Know
Mental Health Literacy Workshop
Meaningful and Emergent Programing Workshop
Trauma Informed Care
The Rise of Behaviour Problems in Early Childhood: Why more children are struggling and what actually supports them
Intro To Self Care
HIGH FIVE: Principals Of Healthy Child Development Training
NATIONAL CHILD DAY Conference
Illuminate Play Conference 2025
The Intentional Educator

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ELCC & Community Development invites you to submit a proposal to share with Alberta’s early learning and child care community.

We are not only looking for “experts.” We welcome educators, leaders, caregivers, researchers, agencies, community partners, and professional development providers with meaningful experiences, practical strategies, and stories to share. Whether you are new to presenting or experienced in leading professional learning, we are committed to working alongside you to help connect quality learning opportunities with the organizations and professionals seeking them across the sector.

School Age Care Consulting

Let us help your school age care program reach it’s fullest potential!

We can help you revitalize your program in areas such as programming, leadership, staff morale, policy building, customized professional development or creating a successful business growth plan.

Our goal is to help raise the quality of the Early Childhood Education sector in Alberta. Contact us to help make your program more professional, profitable, and exciting for your families and staff.