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Welcome to the Learning Link, CDRCP’s professional learning podcast designed for early years professionals, educators, caregivers, and community partners dedicated to supporting children and families in Peel Region and beyond.
Each episode features engaging conversations with thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates in the early years and family support sectors. We explore key topics such as inclusive practices, child development, professional growth, community resources, and emerging trends in the field. Whether you're tuning in from the classroom, your office, or on the go, The Learning Link offers accessible, relevant, and inspiring content to support your continuous learning journey.
Join us as we bridge knowledge and practice—one conversation at a time.
Listen, learn, and grow with the Learning Link.
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- The Little Moments That Matter: Celebrating Peel's Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Workers · 17 min · Sesong 1 Episode 23October 21 marked Early Childhood Educator and Child Care Worker Appreciation Day. In this special episode of The Learning Link, we're joined by Taylor Baker and members of…
- CDRCP - What is physical literacy and why should we care? · 54 min · Sesong 1 Episode 22What if movement could boost learning, well-being and connection? Join us as we meet, The Physical Literacy Champion’s Network, and explore how physical literacy supports…
- CDRCP - Bring your own potential empowering learners, leaders and changemakers · 44 min · Sesong 1 Episode 21What does it mean to bring your whole self into your work as an Early Childhood Educator? In this episode of The Learning Link, Hafsa Hasnain speaks with pedagogical leader Lobna…
- A Day in the Life of a Home Visitor · 51 min · Sesong 1 Episode 20Home visitors play a critical role in licensed home child care, providing mentorship, guidance, and ongoing support to help providers create safe, high-quality learning…
- Ready, Set, Kindergarten! · 6 min · Sesong 1 Episode 19In this episode of The Learning Link, host Bibi Haniff explores how educators can support children and families as they prepare for the transition to kindergarten. From…
- Meet the PL team - voices behind the work · 46 min · Sesong 1 Episode 18In this episode of The Learning Link, host Bibi introduces CDRCP's Professional Learning Team. As the team continues to expand, this conversation provides an opportunity to…
- Infant & early years mental health communities of practice · 9 min · Sesong 1 Episode 17This podcast introduces the Infant & Early Years Mental Health (IEYMH) Communities of Practice, where educators come together to reflect, share experiences, and deepen their…
- Raising the Bar · 20 min · Sesong 1 Episode 16In this episode of The Learning Link, host Brittany speaks with QI Mentor Tracey. This conversation provides an opportunity to understand what Raising the bar is and why it's so…
- Less redirection, more independence: The power of designing YES spaces · 31 min · Sesong 1 Episode 15In this episode of The Learning Link, host Farrah sits down with Carla Ward, Early Childhood Educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and host of The Everything ECE Podcast. Grounded in…
- Your First Look at 2026: Meet the New Presenters · 8 min · Sesong 1 Episode 14In this episode of The Learning Link, host Bibi offers an exciting first look at CDRCP’s 2026 professional learning lineup by introducing a dynamic group of new presenters and…
- EduConnect: A Place for Educators to Connect & Grow · 4 min · Sesong 1 Episode 13Join Jessica, our Professional Learning Supervisor, this week as she unveils the newly renamed community of practice: EduConnect. These sessions create a welcoming space for…
- CDRCP Professional Learning 2025: A Year of Learning, Growth, and Innovation · 5 min · Sesong 1 Episode 12Tune in as the Professional Learning team shares their standout moments from 2025. Bibi reflects on the year’s largest events, the newest innovations, and the lessons learned…
- Stronger Together: Building a Culture of Mentorship in Peel · 37 min · Sesong 1 Episode 11In this episode, Jennifer Logan and Taylor Davis dive into the vital role of mentorship in the early years, exploring how connection, collaboration, and shared learning are…
- From Delivery to Dialogue: Rethinking Professional Learning · 41 min · Sesong 1 Episode 10What if professional learning felt more like dialogue than information delivery? In this episode, Bibi Haniff is joined by guest, Rosalba Bortolotti, founder of Acorn…
- Where Learning Begins and Love Leads – Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation 2025 · 20 min · Sesong 1 Episode 9It’s Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Taylor takes over the podcast and, in this episode, she invites listeners to participate in the celebration…
- Building the Lifelong Learning Symposium · 11 min · Sesong 1 Episode 8Esha and Jessica explore the inspiring history of the Lifelong Learning Conference and share what’s ahead for the 2025 Lifelong Learning Symposium. From keynote highlights to…
- Bookmarked Moments, Incorporating Books in the Classroom · 8 min · Sesong 1 Episode 7In this tidbit episode, Bibi takes a moment to pause and reflect on her experiences with early literacy and incorporating books into child care classrooms. Bibi opens up about…
- Filling Our Own Cups as Educators · 27 min · Sesong 1 Episode 6Bibi and Taylor dive deep into the critical topic of self-care and educator mental health. As former child care classroom educators themselves, they reflect on the emotional toll…
- Reflections in the Resource Centre · 27 min · Sesong 1 Episode 5In this episode, Emma and Taylor dive into the incredible offerings of the Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) Resource Centre. They explore how this valuable…
- Leading Learning: Insights from the Professional Learning and Resource Specialists · 1 t 0 min · Sesong 1 Episode 4The Professional Learning team are in the hot seat as guests this week as this episode dives into the role of the Professional Learning and Resource Specialists at CDRCP and how…
