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Canadian early years organizations are experiencing increasing complexity and change.
It's clear, the need for thoughtful and responsive leadership has never been greater. In this on-demand webinar, we explore Data-Informed Decision Making (DIDM)—a powerful framework for early childhood education leaders, that blends reflective practice with situational data to guide strategic action, and enhance quality practice.
Hear from two highly respected voices in the Canadian early learning community—Brenda Ferguson, CEO of Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care, and Susan Menchinton, Pedagogy Specialist at Network Child Care Services— as they share insights drawn from their extensive experience.
From this webinar recording you will develop a greater understanding of DIDM guided by a practical six-step framework, hear stories from the field, examine common implementation barriers, and learn how to foster a culture of data literacy. Whether you're seeking to fine-tune your organization’s decision making process or lead more confidently through change, this recording offers both inspiration and actionable guidance.
Why data-informed decision making is important in early years settings
A practical six-step DIDM framework for everyday planning
Insights from Brenda and Susan’s extensive experience
Tips for addressing barriers and building data literacy across your team
Whether you're exploring new tools or seeking to strengthen your leadership practice, this webinar offers both clarity and inspiration. Access the recording now.
Pedagogy Specialist, Network Child Care Services
As an experienced early childhood educator, Susan is currently the Pedagogy Specialist for Network Child Care Services in Toronto, developing program initiatives for child care centres and licensed home child care providers, as well as advising on sector trends, regulatory standards, and effective field practice. As Chair of Network’s IDEA Advisory Council (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access), she oversees outreach projects involving equity-deserving and marginalized communities. Susan is also the owner of Workshop Associates, an organization that links child care subject experts with agencies needing professional development seminars.
CEO, Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care
Brenda Ferguson is the CEO of Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care, a not for profit, charitable early learning and child care agency serving 6000 families in Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk and Oxford; employing more than 300 Educators, support staff and licensed home child care Educators. Brenda is an active participant in numerous community initiatives supporting early learning and child care, governance, and the arts with a focus designed to improve the lives of children. Her many professional and voluntary community activities include: Board Chair of the Home Child Care Association of Ontario, Former Board President of Culture for Kids in the Arts (now Arts for All), Former Vice Chair of Centre 3 For Artistic and Social Practice Committee, Member of Quality Early Learning Network, and Co-Chair of CMSM Hamilton. Brenda has been involved in governance training from the United Way Halton and Hamilton, Bay Area Leadership, McMaster University Governance Training, and the Social Enterprise Academy Scotland Leadership Award Training.
Pedagogy Specialist, Network Child Care Services
As an experienced early childhood educator, Susan is currently the Pedagogy Specialist for Network Child Care Services in Toronto, developing program initiatives for child care centres and licensed home child care providers, as well as advising on sector trends, regulatory standards, and effective field practice. As Chair of Network’s IDEA Advisory Council (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access), she oversees outreach projects involving equity-deserving and marginalized communities. Susan is also the owner of Workshop Associates, an organization that links child care subject experts with agencies needing professional development seminars.
CEO, Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care
Brenda Ferguson is the CEO of Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care, a not for profit, charitable early learning and child care agency serving 6000 families in Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk and Oxford; employing more than 300 Educators, support staff and licensed home child care Educators. Brenda is an active participant in numerous community initiatives supporting early learning and child care, governance, and the arts with a focus designed to improve the lives of children. Her many professional and voluntary community activities include: Board Chair of the Home Child Care Association of Ontario, Former Board President of Culture for Kids in the Arts (now Arts for All), Former Vice Chair of Centre 3 For Artistic and Social Practice Committee, Member of Quality Early Learning Network, and Co-Chair of CMSM Hamilton. Brenda has been involved in governance training from the United Way Halton and Hamilton, Bay Area Leadership, McMaster University Governance Training, and the Social Enterprise Academy Scotland Leadership Award Training.
