TRAINING CATALOGUE

Educator Support and Capacity Building

Educators play a vital role in shaping environments where learning, safety, and a sense of belonging can flourish.

Our Educator Support and Capacity Building trainings provide practical tools for navigating classroom dynamics, supporting student well-being, strengthening professional resilience, and recognizing the strengths and potential within youth and their families. Through reflection and applied learning, educators deepen their understanding of trauma-informed practice, communication, and relational engagement in developmental settings.

Training Options

  • Building Healthy Boundaries Between Educators and Children

    This interactive 3-hour training is designed for early learning and child care professionals to explore the importance of establishing, maintaining, and supporting healthy boundaries with children.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • Exploring a Trauma-Informed Approach to Guiding Behaviours

    This session examines trauma responses in children and offers strategies for creating trauma-informed environments that promote safety, choice, and control.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • Inspiring Pedagogical Practice: Planning and Playing

    This session explores the philosophy of the pedagogical process, emphasizing collaborative relationships, observation, documentation, and reflection to enhance early learning practices.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • Integrating Self-Compassion in the Classroom

    This session explores real-time strategies to integrate self-compassion during daily classroom interactions to strengthen well-being and resilience.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • Creating Trauma-Informed Classrooms

    This three-hour workshop supports educators in strengthening and adapting existing practices through a trauma-informed lens.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • Leading with Kindness: Supporting Educator Mental Well-being

    This session provides tools and insights to build community collaboration and support educator well-being.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • SPARK Culturally Responsive Childcare: Part 1 – Introducing the Spark Guide for Program Leaders

    In partnership with PolicyWise, this training builds leadership capacity and fosters culturally responsive practices in early learning programs.

    Training Length: 3 hours

    Training Length:
    3 hours​

  • SPARK Culturally Responsive Childcare: Part 2 – Empowering Culturally Responsive Program Leaders

    This full-day session aims to equip program leaders with skills to facilitate learning and conversations, exploring the concepts and strategies in the Spark Guide, with educators in their programs.

    Training Length: 6 hours

    Training Length:
    6 hours​

How do I book an Imagine Institute training?

At Imagine Institute for Learning, we prioritize building meaningful relationships and tailoring our learning experiences to meet the needs of your community or organization. We look forward to assisting you in your learning journey!

Our Process

Here’s a breakdown of the 4-step training booking process:

Explore Available
Training Options

View our website or contact us directly to explore our range of training programs. Take a look at our Training Catalogue for a comprehensive list of available courses. Fill out our Training Form or request a quote by reaching out to us at info@imagineinstitute.ca

Request More Information or Customization

Are you interested in training but want to ensure it meets your organization’s unique needs? We offer customization and curriculum development. To book a training or request more information, please get in touch and share your ideas with us at info@imagineinstitute.ca. Cost estimate will be provided for review.

Confirm Training and Discuss the Details

Confirm the training date and location. After training is booked: A virtual meeting is scheduled to meet the facilitator and discuss the training and the outcomes you are looking for. Once the contract and invoice are issued, you will receive a registration link for you to share with your participants. Services included with your booked training are online registration, promotional materials, and supporting session materials (handouts).

Certificates and
Evaluation

After the training is completed, Certificates will be emailed out 1-2 weeks after completion. The feedback collected through post-session evaluation can be shared upon request.