Offered by AECENL with financial support from Equinor, the IDEA Series is a fully funded professional learning initiative for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in various positions across Newfoundland and Labrador.
This multi-year program supports accessible learning opportunities for early learning professionals that focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-bias (IDEA) education in early learning settings.
Quality early learning is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to ALL children and families.
Through the IDEA Series, AECENL hopes to:
Reduce barriers to professional learning
Support educators in applying anti-bias, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices
Strengthen cultural responsiveness and disability awareness in ECE environments
Some of the IDEA Series training opportunities qualify as anti-bias PL under the Operating Grant Program.
The IDEA Series is organized into three learning streams:
Pre-recorded Workshops by Anisha Angella
Available July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
Workshops include:
Driving Change: Integrating DEI in your ECE program
More Than a Book on the Shelf: Diversity in the classroom
Equity Starts Early: Promoting social justice in ECE
Each session includes a workbook or facilitator guide for reflection and planning.
These workshops qualify as Anti-Bias Training accepted under the Operating Grant Program (OGP)
Disability Awareness Training from a Canadian Lens
Since July 1st, 2025, this opportunity has been an exclusive benefit for AECENL members. As of February 1st 2026, all NL Certified Early Childhood Educators across the province can now apply for access. Spaces are available on a first‑come, first‑serve basis.
Topics include:
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Vision & Hearing Loss
Inclusive School Practices
Assistive Technology
Applying a Disability Lens
These workshops qualify as Anti-Bias Training accepted under the Operating Grant Program (OGP)
Social-Emotional Learning & Trauma-Informed Practice
Since July 1st, 2025, access has been available to e-modules for educators who previously participated in Pyramid Model training. As of ECE Week in May 2026, this Stream is now open to all AECENL members to access through the application form link within the guide.
Sample modules:
Trauma-Informed Care
Culturally Responsive Practices
Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
Prevent Teach Reinforce (PTR-YC)
Practice-Based Coaching
A selection of these workshops qualify as Anti-Bias Training accepted under the Operating Grant Program (OGP)
