*NEW EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS* and Updated Consulting Services List!





I have been getting a lot of interest in my upcoming workshop on Educational Photography, as well as questions regarding my consulting services overall.  What is it that I do or offer educators (including groups), parents and children outside of The TransformEd Creative Studio and the Kindergarten AQ course that I instruct with York University... 

This post will share with you the professional learning opportunities, that you can customize to fit your needs.








Who have I offered my consulting services to in the past and am I currently supporting?
  • teachers who work with young children across ages/grades (4 months old -12 years old)
  • early childhood educators
  • childcare groups (daycare centres)
  • kindergarten or primary divisions
  • school boards, independent schools, ministries of education
  • colleges, universities
  • community centres
  • literacy teachers, lead teachers, special education resource teachers
  • administrators, early years consultants
  • educators in training (pre-service students)
  • educational networks
  • graduate students or researchers
  • educational conferences
  • parents and community members (parent council event - literacy night)
  • children/students (4 months old - 12 years old)




What are some of my educational services that I have provided in the past and continue to offer?
    *details for each service listed below can be found in my "TransformEd Educational Services List 2019-2020" (download within this post - see samples below)
    • Workshop presentation - lecture format, hands on format (keynote addresses for larger groups)
    • -eWorkshop presentation - online format
    • Consulting meeting - face-to-face (group or one-on-one)
    • Virtual consulting meeting - online format
      Custom meeting format: creative consultation, conversation on a specific topic - Q&A, mini workshop training presentation, planning meeting, classroom design, documentation study, book study, network meeting, tour of The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre, TransformEd "Tea Talks" series (explained here), etc.
      • Professional writing, content creation, educational photography, and social media management 
      • * NEW! * Inquiry program demonstration sessions - In the classroom with staff and students modelling the process
      • * NEW! * Creative arts program - In the classroom for students or as lunch/ after school programs
      • * NEW! * Classroom transformation - Room refresh
      • * NEW! * Creative Children’s Corner - TransformEd Popup Studio

















      1. Educational photography: Giving voice to the creative thinking and learning of EVERY child (four part series)


      Part 1 - The Everlasting photo: How to capture and preserve the beauty of a learning moment

      Part 2 - The art of selecting photographs that represent research, communicate meaning, and inspire interpretation

      Part 3 - Editing 101: The importance of enhancing your carefully collected images to evoke emotion and reflection

      Part 4 - Conveying the learning process: Ways to share your photographs with students, families, and the community


      2. Reconnect with the Reggio Emilia philosophy: A studio experience to inspire the hundred languages and limitless possibilities of materials


      3. Going beyond classroom design towards a learning environment that supports meaningful interactions and authentic inquiry: How to proceed from simply setting up your space to planning for project work that considers children’s questions and theories














      Workshop Dates that I am hosting in the TransformEd Studio and online with Google Hangouts:
      *They can also be scheduled at your location or for a private group/date if you want a particular topic sooner than it is being offered


      1. Educational photography: Giving voice to the creative thinking and learning of EVERY child (four part series)

      Part 1 - The Everlasting photo: How to capture and preserve the beauty of a learning moment - Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

      Part 2 - The art of selecting photographs that represent research, communicate meaning, and inspire interpretation - Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

      Part 3 - Editing 101: The importance of enhancing your carefully collected images to evoke emotion and reflection  - Date TBD

      Part 4 - Conveying the learning process: Ways to share your photographs with students, families, and the community  - Date TBD



      2. Reconnect with the Reggio Emilia philosophy: A studio experience to inspire the hundred languages and limitless possibilities of materials - Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.


      3. Going beyond classroom design towards a learning environment that supports meaningful interactions and authentic inquiry: How to proceed from simply setting up your space to planning for project work that considers children’s questions and theories - Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.








      My children and I planted these sunflowers in their grandparents' garden.  
      I captured this photo one afternoon when my son noticed the butterfly.  
      It is so beautiful to witness how the simple act of planting seeds can grow
       into something bigger like this sunflower field and it sparked 
      so many questions for inquiry.  Almost makes me think of the blog 
      and how far its reach has spread over the years, 
      as well as how I continue to have so many more wonderings!!!




      Format for all workshops (listed above):
      • mixed lecture, hands-on, and studio tour 
      • all power point slides and resources will be provided digitally through google docs 

      These sessions will include:
      • Insights from my Reggio Emilia research 
      • Inspiration from my most recent visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy (April 2019)  
      • Hands-on creative and practical learning (theory to practice) 
      • A tour of my new studio space and the opportunity to view samples of my current documentation/portfolios 
      • Window into my 0-8 year old learning programs with children and families 
      • Chance to ask questions
      • Variety of teas, coffee and delicious pastries 
      • A new network or support system so that you don't feel alone in your commitment to offering high quality early learning to children
      • Certificate of participation 

      Location: TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre - Woodbridge, Ontario (Islington and Major Mackenzie)



      Investment for learning:

      $125+HST ($141.25) for Face-to-face - In The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre with a chance to tour the space and enjoy tea/coffee and pastries

      $100+HST ($113) for Online - Using the Google Hangouts Platform 


      Please email me if you would like to participate and let me know which date or workshop you are joining.

      In order to keep the numbers small, again please email me to ensure that there is space on your preferred date prior to making payment.  Our sessions fill up quickly, however, I will add more evenings to accommodate everyone's request to participate! 


      Please also note: All sessions are non-refundable, as the numbers affect overall planning and coordination.  You may, however, give your spot to someone else and email me about the changes so that I can update my list.  Think of this like a ticket to a concert - once you register, your spot is confirmed.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

















      Please feel free to contact me joannemariebabalis@gmail.com (@joannebabalis) with any questions that you might have or to plan the next steps in our scheduling process! We can host a workshop in my studio space, at your location or have a blended and fully online virtual learning opportunity too.

      Don’t hesitate to ask about our other workshop topics and services! I am happy to tailer our time together to meet the specific needs and interests of your group.


      Sincerely yours,

      Joanne Marie Babalis
      TransformEd Consulting Services 


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