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We’re excited to share an upcoming professional learning opportunity with our members:
Integration of AI in Programming with Laura Thuijls

📅 Wednesday 22 April 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30pm
💻 Online
💲 FREE for ECTA Members (Members Only)

In this webinar, I'll be walking you through how
AI can be used practically and meaningfully in early childhood education settings. We'll start by exploring your own relationship with AI, because how we feel about it shapes how we use it. From there, I'll take you through a framework I use in my own practice: observing a learning event, analysing what's happening, and then using AI to help extend and enrich that learning experience. We'll also look at how to reflect on the process to keep improving our practice.

Of course, working with young children means confidentiality is always front of mind, so I'll share some important guidance on how to use AI tools while keeping children's privacy protected. And finally, for those working within the Queensland curriculum, I'll wrap up with some practical QCAA assessment tips to help you feel confident and

🔗 Register here: https://au01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/347-lN-fQvaRSg7IEznBDw

This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your practice and connect theory with the realities of children’s everyday worlds.

Registrations are now open!
Join us for the 2026 ECTA Early Childhood Conference — onsite at St Peters Lutheran College or online from anywhere on 27th June 2026.
Register now: https://cvent.me/bAQmND
✨ Exceptional value for non‑members:
When you register at the non‑member rate, you automatically receive 12 months of ECTA Individual Membership at no extra cost. That’s a full year of professional learning, resources, and member‑only benefits included with your conference ticket.
One day of learning.
One full year of benefits.
One incredible opportunity.
$250 per centre/school to join ECTA and register ALL STAFF at the member rate (saves $120 per staff member) PLUS gain member benefits for 12 months- no-cost members-only webinars, Educating Young Children journals, Access to our Members Centre for webinar recordings and all journals, monthly eNEWS https://ecta.org.au/join
2026 ECTA Early Childhood Conference online & in person https://ecta.org.au/event/2026-ecta-early-childhood-conference

🌟 We’re thrilled to continue another year of supporting you with inspiring and engaging professional learning opportunities!
🎉 Introducing our 2026 Webinar Series
📅 February Webinar
The Connection Between Our Image of the Child and the Child’s Image
Presented by Nicole Halton
Join us as Nicole explores:
📸 The emergence of photography in early childhood settings
🛡️ Child-safe challenges of photography
🎲 The impact of photography on children’s play, wellbeing, and involvement
🔄 Considering alternatives and how to implement them
In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to capture photographs of children at play. But what impact does this have on children?
This session will encourage deep reflection on current documentation practices and explore ways to make learning visible and voices heard—without compromising play, safety, or our image of the child.
👩‍🏫 Who should attend?
Anyone working with children.
🗓 Date: 18 February 2026
✅ FREE for ECTA members
Not a member yet or need to renew?
ECTA membership (12 months) includes:
✔️ No-cost webinars
✔️ Discount to the ECTA Early Childhood Conference (Indooroopilly & Online)
✔️ Three new issues of Educating Young Children (EYC)
✔️ Access to the Members Centre (PDF EYC, webinar recordings)
👉 Join or renew your membership:
https://ecta.org.au/shop
👉 Register for the webinar:
https://au01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y63J_IqVSt-TXy3UIsv9Ig
JOIN ECTA NOW and attend this and future webinars at no cost!

We’re excited to share that registrations are now open for the 2026 ECTA Early Chidlhood Conference to be held on 27 June 2026 online and at St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly. 🎉
REGISTER NOW at https://cvent.me/bAQmND
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🌟 Upcoming Webinar – Don’t Miss Out! 🌟

Join us on Wednesday 17 September for an insightful session with Melissa Foran:
“How Teachers and Educators Become More Effective in Managing Behaviours in the Classroom, Playgrounds and Friendship Groups.”

In this practical webinar, you will learn how to:
✅ Understand mental health in young children
✅ Guide children to make positive choices
✅ Reduce bullying behaviours across different environments
✅ Strengthen positive peer interactions through respectful conversations
✅ Encourage the use of words, appropriate language and voices in class
✅ Model positive interactions with friends, teachers and the broader community
✅ Turn behaviours into teachable moments and learning opportunities
✅ Empower yourself with techniques to set firm boundaries and behaviour etiquette

📌 Relevant to educators working with children from birth to school age
📌 Aligned with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (1,2,3,4,6,7)
📌 Links to NQS Quality Areas (1,2,4,5,6)

💡 Cost: FREE – for ECTA Members ONLY
🌐 Membership per calendar year gives you access to all webinars, journals, and discounts at regional & state conferences.
👉 Join here: http://www.ecta.org.au/shop

🔗 Register here to secure your spot:
https://au01web.zoom.us/j/65790828449?pwd=3ki61985iCA4uI3Pz0OXurxdrslCTd.1

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence, strategies, and practical tools for everyday challenges in your classroom and learning environments.

🎤 Calling All Early Childhood Changemakers! 🔗 Submit your proposal before 7 November via https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/02980f58-026d-4d36-b74c-10bcac9e9690 and help shape a day of inspiration and professional growth! Do you have practical strategies or innovative ideas that inspire, inform, or empower early childhood professionals working in before school and lower primary settings? 📣 Expressions of Interest Now Open to present at the 2026 ECTA Early Childhood Conference 🗓️ Saturday 27 June 2026 📍 St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly & Online via Zoom Events ✨ Whether you join us onsite or online, each platform offers a tailored workshop experience. 💡 Presenters will engage live with attendees in interactive sessions across both streams. 🎥 All attendees receive 6-month access to online session recordings. ECTA2026 #EarlyChildhoodConference #EarlyChildhoodTeachers

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