This page will share with you the professional learning opportunities from TransformEd Consulting Services, that you can customize to fit your needs. Learning can take place in The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre, as well as online or in your own context! Please also email me with any questions, and I would be happy to setup a time to talk!
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The TransformEd "Tea Talks" series will
have four topics this school year:
Join the conversation in person or online!
- October -
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Back to school: A conversation to support, reassure, and inspire your daily work with young children
- February -
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Reggio Emilia Approach: A conversation to discuss your wonderings about this world renowned educational philosophy
- April -
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Inquiry projects and planning: A conversation for any stage you may be at in this process that honours the child's interests and questions
- July -
Tuesday, July 7th, 2020
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Celebrating your school year: A conversation to help debrief and reflect while also considering new ideas and goals for September
Next we have our newly released workshop topics for the 2019-2020 academic calendar:
*They can be taken online with google hangouts and 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.
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:
The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre is located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) -Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada (*West Woodbridge in The City of Vaughan - Intersection of Islington and Major Mackenzie - 20 minutes from Toronto and 5 minutes from Canada's Wonderland/Vaughan Mills Mall).
For complete details about The TransformEd Workshops
please click here.
REGISTRATION AND
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Investment for learning
Canadian Participants
*Residents of Canada
TransformEd Workshops and Studio Tour
*Canadian Participants and Residents
*Canadian Participants and Residents
$125+HST ($141.25 CAD) for a 2 hour Face-to-face Workshop - In The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre with a chance to tour the space and enjoy tea/coffee and pastries
TransformEd Tea Talks
*Canadian Participants and Residents
*Canadian Participants and Residents
$75+HST ($84.75 CAD) for a 1 hour Face-to-face Tea Talk - In The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre with a chance to tour the space and enjoy tea/coffee and pastries
International Participants
*Residents outside of Canada
$125+HST ($141.25 USD) for a 2 hour Face-to-face Workshop - In The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre with a chance to tour the space and enjoy tea/coffee and pastries
$75+HST ($84.75 USD) for a 1 hour Face-to-face Tea Talk - In The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre with a chance to tour the space and enjoy tea/coffee and pastries
Payment options
There are 2 payment methods:
*Prices and currency may vary depending on Canadian or International residency
1. Email transfer to joannemariebabalis@gmail.com
2. Credit card payment with PayPal *note a service fee charged
Please email me if you would like to participate and let me know which date or workshop you are joining.
You can email transfer the amount listed to joannemariebabalis@gmail.com or pay below with a credit card using paypal. An invoice will be issued for your records, and detailed email will be sent a few days prior to our workshop with driving directions and any other pertinent information.
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!
To pay by credit card
Canadian Participants
*Residents of Canada
TransformEd Face-to-Face Workshop and Studio Tour credit card payment for Canadian Participants and Residents:
Please note that a transaction fee to use paypal with your credit card will be added in addition to the taxes (this administration fee is listed under shipping). To save on this extra fee, consider our email transfer option...
Canadian Residents $125.00 + HST and paypal transaction fee:
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 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.
TransformEd Online Workshop and Virtual Tour credit card payment for Canadian Participants and Residents:
Please note that a transaction fee to use paypal with your credit card will be added in addition to the taxes (this administration fee is listed under shipping). To save on this extra fee, consider our email transfer option...
$100.00 + HST and paypal transaction fee:
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.
TransformEd Tea Talks Face-to-face session and studio tour - credit card payment for Canadian Participants and Residents:
Please note that a transaction fee to use paypal with your credit card will be added in addition to the taxes (this administration fee is listed under shipping). To save on this extra fee, consider our email transfer option...
$75+HST and paypal transaction fee:
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.
TransformEd Tea Talks Online session and virtual tour - credit card payment for Canadian Participants and Residents:
Please note that a transaction fee to use paypal with your credit card will be added in addition to the taxes (this administration fee is listed under shipping). To save on this extra fee, consider our email transfer option...
$50+HST and paypal transaction fee:
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.
International Participants
*Residents outside of Canada
If you live outside of Canada, you are still welcome to join one of our learning opportunities. We have had many international participants from around the globe! :)
Please note that all of our sessions will be charged in USD.
To register and pay for an online eWorkshop or training opportunity, click here.
To register and pay for a face-to-face workshop or training opportunity and if you are planning to travel to The TransformEd Creative Studio and Learning Centre please email me.
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