*Participants must take these webinars in order* 

Payments can be made via e-transfer to info.rightsfirst@gmail.com. Additional details about e-transfers are available in each individual registration link.

Please note:

• Receipts are issued for each webinar separately.

• If preferred, you can register for all three webinars and make a single e-transfer to cover the payment for all three.

• It is not mandatory to take all three webinars or sign up for all three at the same time.

• Do you have a discount code? If so, please include it in the e-transfer notes and adjust your payment accordingly.

• If you are signing up more than 4 participants at once please download the attached excel file, fill it out and email it back to us. Please note we will not be providing receipts or completing the registration until we have received payment.

 Click to Download Excel File (After clicking, select 'File,' then choose 'Download' and select 'Microsoft Excel.')

Resource Packages will only be provided to those who have completed all three sessions. 

NEW! Children’s Rights for Caregivers Webinar 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for an informative and empowering webinar designed to help parents understand the rights of children and how to support their development, safety, and well-being in today's world.

In this session, we’ll explore the core principles of children’s rights based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and what they mean in everyday family life. Whether you’re a new parent or raising teens, this webinar will offer practical insights into topics such as:

• The right to safety, education, and health

• Respecting children's voices and opinions

• Balancing protection with independence

• Supporting emotional and mental well-being

• How children’s rights apply at home, in school, and in the community

This webinar is an opportunity to learn how you can advocate for your child’s rights while strengthening your relationship with them.

Who should attend?
Parents, guardians, caregivers, educators, and anyone involved in the care and upbringing of children.

Date & Time: Thursday December 11th from 7-8pm MST
Cost:  The cost of this webinar is $10.00
Registration: Payments can be made via e-transfer to info.rightsfirst@gmail.com.

After payment is received you will be emailed the virtual link to join! 

Help your child thrive by understanding the rights that protect and empower them!

Professional Development Funding (Government of Alberta) 

Professional development funding is available to early childhood educators holding a valid Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 certification and working within a licensed facility-based child care program and licensed family day home agencies. Funding supports include:

• Post-secondary coursework and workbooks: Up to $1500/year

• Workshops and conferences: Up to $500/year

Paid Release Time Grant

The paid release time grant allows educators to be paid for time while studying, completing post-secondary coursework, and attending approved workshops and conferences.

Funding rates for early childhood educators are:

• $800 per post-secondary course

• $17.50 per hour (for up to 45 hours per year) for workshops and conferences

Funding rates for programs to offset wage related expenses:

• $60 per post-secondary course

• $1.33 per hour (for up to 45 hours) for workshops and conferences

Eligibility:

Professional development grant funding is available to ECEs who are paid employees, who meet the following requirements:

• provide direct child care, including program supervisors (as defined in the Early Learning and Child Care Regulation), as well as individuals hired by licensed family day home agencies as agency coordinators or home visitors/consultants.

• Certified as Early Childhood Educators, Level 1, 2, or 3

• Canadian citizens or official Permanent Residents of Canada

• Worked at least 29 hours in at least one month from the date of the expenditure or the date the application was received.

• Submitted a Professional Development Funding Request Form, and made a payment for the course, workshop or conference within the same fiscal year.

For more information, or to apply for PD Funding, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-child-care-grant-funding-program.aspx or email Alberta Child Care Grant Funding at cs.childcarefunding@gov.ab.ca

Click Here to Download the Alberta Childcare Funding Guide