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Wednesday, August 26
 

9:00am EDT

Unlock the Room: Cultivation an Environment for Growth in Preschool
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The classroom environment is the "third teacher." Learn how to intentionally design and organize your preschool space to cultivate independence, encourage exploration, and create a safe, supportive atmosphere for early childhood growth.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
LEARN
  Early Intervention
 
Friday, September 18
 

9:00am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

9:00am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

9:00am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.


Presenters
avatar for Svetlana Vanegas

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB
Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  Early Transitions

10:40am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

10:40am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

10:40am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.


Presenters
avatar for Svetlana Vanegas

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB
Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  Early Transitions
 
Monday, September 21
 

9:00am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada

9:00am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada

9:00am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.


Presenters
avatar for Svetlana Vanegas

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB
Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  Early Transitions

10:40am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada

10:40am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada

10:40am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.


Presenters
avatar for Svetlana Vanegas

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB
Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  Early Transitions
 
Monday, October 5
 

9:00am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

9:00am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

9:00am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.


Presenters
avatar for Svetlana Vanegas

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB
Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA
  Early Transitions

10:40am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

10:40am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

10:40am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.


Presenters
avatar for Svetlana Vanegas

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB
Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA
  Early Transitions
 
Friday, October 23
 

9:00am EDT

Playful Beginnings: Mastering the Basics of Preschool
For new preschool teachers, this presentation provides a welcoming roadmap to the Preschool Cycle Program. You’ll dive into the essentials of fostering global development through play, observation, and classroom organization while learning how to build strong student attachments and predictable routines. Packed with concrete examples and tips for setting up your environment, this session gives you the tools to create an inclusive, joyful space where your youngest learners can truly thrive.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Friday October 23, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
200-School Board: Room 32A
 
Friday, November 20
 

9:00am EST

Numeracy Routines in Preschool
This preschool workshop is all about making math fun and setting the foundation for our youngest learners. We will dive into play-based strategies like "Number Talks" and counting games that help kids build a solid foundation in number sense. Teachers will leave with simple, creative tools they can use right away to spark curiosity and mathematical thinking in their K4 and K5 classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Lee-Ann Mascis

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

avatar for Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB
My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: Room 36A
  Early Intervention
 

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