Three ways to learn together
Tap each one to see what we are building.
◉ Join live
Free live sessions with educators, leaders and guest presenters, hosted securely on Zoom and easy to join from any device. Bring your questions — these are built to be interactive, not lectures.
▶ Stream from the site
Watch live right here on ELCC, wherever you are in the country. No new accounts, no hassle — just press play and learn alongside the sector.
↻ Watch on demand
Our growing library will hold past sessions so you can learn on your own schedule, revisit a favourite, or catch the one you missed.
Questions? The short version
Watch anytime, from anywhere
Every session we host will be saved here as a recording — free to watch on your own schedule. The library is just getting started.
Be the first in the room
We will let you know the moment the first events go live. No spam, ever — just an invitation when the doors open.
No spam, ever — just an invitation when the doors open.
Present with us
Have something worth sharing? We are inviting speakers, consultants and PD providers to help shape this space. Propose a session the same way you would list a PD opportunity: tell us your topic, your experience, and what educators will take away.
It is a chance to connect with the wider sector, share your name and practice, and help strengthen early learning and care across Canada. There is no cost to present, and a real person reviews every proposal.
Every proposal is reviewed against our published Quality Review Framework below, applied consistently to all — and you can download our fillable submission form to apply.
Download the fillable submission form (PDF) — complete it and email it to info@elcccommunitydevelopment.com.
Ground rules & good to knows (tap to open)
- Sessions are educational, not sales pitches.
- Content is respectful, inclusive and evidence informed.
- Presenters bring their own expertise and materials and hold any rights needed.
- Nothing shared is professional, legal, medical or financial advice.
- Every proposal is vetted by ELCC before it is scheduled, and we may decline or adjust for fit.
- By presenting you agree we may record and share the session with the community.
ELCC and Community Development offers a platform for shared learning. Views expressed by presenters are their own and do not represent ELCC. We are not responsible for the accuracy of presenter content or for decisions made based on it. Live technology can be unpredictable and we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. By registering you agree your name and email may be used to send you event details and reminders, handled with care and never sold. Full terms will be shared at registration. Live sessions will be hosted securely on Zoom.
A transparent bar for every ELCC event
Every live event we host is reviewed against one published framework, applied consistently to everyone. Read exactly how, below.
How we review live professional learning — our Quality Review FrameworkView criteria
How we review live professional learning
Every live event and professional learning session submitted for our platform is reviewed against one published framework, applied consistently to everyone. We share it in full because transparency builds trust, and because the educators who rely on this hub deserve to know how offerings are chosen.
Our review process recognizes that expertise exists in many forms. Professional learning may be grounded in academic research, Indigenous knowledges, professional practice, lived experience, policy, or community-based knowledge. Reviewers evaluate the transparency, integrity, relevance, and quality of a submission, not whether it aligns with a single philosophy, organization, or theoretical orientation. Decisions are guided by published criteria applied consistently across all submissions.
The five domains
Each submission is scored across five domains. The weightings below reflect how much each contributes to the overall recommendation.
1. Presenter credibility & expertise 20%
Does the presenter have demonstrated expertise appropriate to the topic?
Expertise can be shown in many ways. Evidence may include academic qualifications, professional certifications, years of practice, leadership experience, standing as an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper or Elder, publications or research, program development, community leadership, recognized practice expertise, or professional references.
Reviewers rate (1–5):
- Expertise aligns with the topic
- Credentials or experience are accurately represented
- Demonstrates ongoing professional learning
- Ethical professional reputation
2. Evidence & knowledge base 25%
Are the ideas grounded in credible knowledge?
We look for presenters who distinguish evidence from opinion, name the knowledge informing the session, acknowledge multiple perspectives, avoid exaggerated claims, and represent research accurately. Credible knowledge takes many forms:
Reviewers ask: does the presenter…
- cite current evidence, and identify its limitations?
- distinguish evidence from personal experience?
- avoid misinformation, and acknowledge where evidence is still emerging?
3. Adult learning quality 20%
Is the session designed the way adults actually learn?
Research on professional learning consistently shows that sustained, active, reflective learning is more likely to influence practice than passive, one-time information sessions. Reviewers look for:
4. Relevance to Canadian ELCC 15%
Is the learning relevant for Canadian early learning and child care professionals?
Strong submissions connect clearly to one or more areas of the sector’s work:
5. Ethics & professional responsibility 20%
Does the submission reflect ethical, respectful, professional practice?
Reviewers consider whether the presenter accurately represents credentials, respects intellectual property, discloses conflicts of interest, avoids fear-based or deficit messaging, avoids discriminatory language, respects cultural knowledge, avoids promoting unsupported practices, distinguishes marketing from education, and demonstrates professional integrity.
One question we ask of every submission
“Can the presenter clearly explain why participants should trust this information?” A strong submission makes the foundation of its knowledge visible, whether that foundation is empirical research, Indigenous ways of knowing, extensive practice, or policy expertise. This single question encourages transparency and respects different forms of knowledge without privileging any one source of expertise over another.
How scoring works
Each criterion is rated on a five-point scale, and the weighted domain scores combine into an overall recommendation.
| Rating | What it means |
|---|---|
| 5 | Consistently demonstrates exemplary practice |
| 4 | Strong evidence, with only minor gaps |
| 3 | Adequate; revisions recommended |
| 2 | Significant concerns requiring revision |
| 1 | Does not currently meet inclusion criteria |
| Overall score | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 85–100% | Approved |
| 70–84% | Approved with recommendations |
| 50–69% | Revision required before approval |
| Below 50% | Not approved |
What presenters submit
To keep the process transparent, every applicant provides the same information:
Not necessarily academic — research articles, Indigenous teachings, policy documents, books, evaluation reports, legislation, or community partnerships all count.
How will participants engage?
Are any products or services promoted? If so, explain.
Reviewed by many lenses*
Rather than relying on a single internal team, submissions are reviewed by a Professional Learning Review Council with representatives from across the Canadian ELCC sector, drawn on when available. Bringing multiple perspectives to the table strengthens the credibility of decisions and reduces the risk of perceived bias. The council draws on:
*Council members take part as they are available. Not every member reviews every submission; each review draws on whichever lenses are available at the time, while the published criteria are applied consistently to all.
This framework is a living document, developed with sector input and refined as we learn. If you have feedback, we welcome it.
This framework was curated with the generous guidance of Susan Garrow-Oliver, Mount Royal University.