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REiL Learning for Out of School Programs

Teenagers engaged and connected

REiL Learning for Out of School Programs

For the past 15 years, Katy's been facilitating dynamic and engaging professional learning tailored to before and after school programs, and community based child and youth serving organizations. To check out some of Katy's clients visit the Collaborators page.

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REiL Learning understands the impact of out of school programs and how learning approaches which focus on flexibility, rapport, and fun provide meaningful spaces for children and youth to not only participate, but to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are. Through Katy's experience as the Community Engagement Liaison and part of the Design team working as the bridge between school districts and community programs and the Ministry on the BC After School Sport and Arts Initiative (ASSAI), she saw the creative, dynamic approach to extending the reach and engaging more children and youth in after-school programs. She was so inspired that she centered her Master's project on what schools can learn from out of school programs.

 

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For more information, and to request a free initial consultation, e-mail Katy at REiLlearning@gmail.com.

 

​Our upcoming professional development events can be found here. â€‹

 

Workshops

 

Explore a variety of workshop topics offered by REiL Learning below. Can't seem to find what you're looking for? E-mail Katy at  REiLlearning@gmail.com to request a tailored session!​

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REiL Learning is thrilled to be partnering with BC Alliance for Healthy Living by delivering training to staff of the After-School Active Play Club

Supporting Children Who Experience Anxiety 

Creatively Engaging Learners

Incorporating Social-Emotional Learning into Practice

Pro-Active Strategies 

Quality Out of School Programs

Educator Wellbeing

The Big 3

Case Scenarios & Real-Plays

What's Up With Bullying?

Inclusive Foundations: Strengthening Our Practice

Supporting Children anxiety
Creatively Engaging
Incorporating Social Emotional
Pro Active Strategies 
Out of School Programs
Leader Well Being
Big 3
Case Scenarios
Bullying
Inclusive Foundations

"Katy facilitated a series of three virtual workshops specifically catered to the after-school program educator and used her REiL social-emotional framework to encourage reflection, pro-active strategies, and ways to support well-being for self and others.  Katy uses a relaxed facilitation style that parallels the way we hope to be with and serve children and families. A quote she shared during the session was that “Anxiety is contagious, but so is calm” and this was enacted in the ways she created a sense of ease for all. Her sessions were interactive and conversational, and she honoured and incorporated the knowledge and experience of the participants while including her own expertise and current research. It was a truly collaborative experience to work alongside Katy to offer this series. Feedback on the sessions was positive - Participants left feeling validated and equipped with practical tools, strategies, and reflections to support and engage all learners."

 

Early Childhood Services Anglophone East, New Brunswick​​

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© 2025 by Katy Bigsby / REiL Learning

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 We acknowledge and respect the lÉ™k̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory we work and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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