The ECC x AECENL

Uniting 700+ educators in a province-wide movement for inclusion, reflection, and lasting impact.

The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL) is a provincial organization dedicated to supporting, empowering, and advancing early childhood educators across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our Impact

✅ Over 700 educators reached through hybrid learning

✅ Custom DEIB workshop series designed exclusively for AECENL

✅ Increased community dialogue and engagement around inclusion and representation

✅ A lasting message of legacy and leadership that continues to influence educators and teams

"We feel incredibly fortunate to have connected our community of Early Childhood Educators with professional learning led by The Early Childhood Coach. Access to professional learning opportunities grounded in a Canadian context is invaluable, and we're excited about the positive impact this will have on our sector."

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The Challenge

AECENL recognized an important opportunity: while professional learning opportunities were thriving across their network, there was a need to deepen conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Core Goals

Deepen conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)

Increase educator engagement around DEIB learning and reflection

Develop accessible, high-quality pre-recorded content that educators could access across the province

Foster a stronger sense of connection, representation, and legacy within the ECE community

Phase 1: DEIB Workshop Series

We worked closely AECENL team to identify community needs and key learning priorities.

Together, we developed a custom series of pre-recorded workshops focused on DEIB in early childhood education.

Every session was:

Tailored for AECENL educators

Practical, and built to meet educators where they are, using reflective prompts and real-world examples

Accessible, built for the LMS and available long-term

Conversation-starting, inspiring long-term discussion within teams, classrooms, and leadership around DEIB

Phase 2: Live Conference Partnership: “Legacy in Early Childhood Education”

Following the success of the recorded series, Anisha Angella was invited by AECENL to be a featured conference speaker for their Annual Early Childhood Education Conference.

Session: “Legacy in Early Childhood Education: The Impact You Leave Behind”

Duration: 2 hours

Format: Hybrid — in-person and virtual

Audience: 700+ educators across Newfoundland and Labrador

The ECC Solution

The Early Childhood Coach collaborated with AECENL to create a two-part professional learning experience designed to make DEIB an essential part of professional identity and daily practice.

Ready to create lasting change?

Whether you want to spark province-wide learning, empower your educators, or create workshops that stick, ECC is your partner for meaningful, action-driven professional development.