As the pandemic continues, RECEs may be feeling the stress of various professional responsibilities during these challenging times. We know that many of you are assuming different roles, modifying practice and learning new ways of being and doing. Reflective practice is more important than ever. What is reflective practice? Reflective …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs (and their colleagues) as they navigate the pandemic. Sharon Looi RECE and Susan Berger OCT (Ontario College of Teachers’ member) work as a team at the York Region District School Board. They’ve worked together for one year. Q: In what ways has COVID-19 …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs as they navigate the pandemic. We interviewed Stephanie Walker and Patricia Borges Nogueira about their experiences and advocacy efforts. Q: Let’s start with your practice setting. What can you tell us about the work you do? Patricia: I’m an RECE in a preschool …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs as they navigate the pandemic. We interviewed Taylor Jenkins RECE, a Resource Consultant with Andrew Fleck Children’s Services (AFCS) in Ottawa. AFCS had to temporarily close its centre though its employees are working remotely. Q: In what ways has COVID-19 affected your professional …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs as they navigate the pandemic. We interviewed Lead RECE, Rachel Pollard, of the Niagara-based Port Colborne Child Care Centre. Q: Can you tell us about your practice setting and what you do? A: I’m the Lead RECE where I assist the Supervisor with …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs as they navigate the pandemic. We sat down with Kerissa Brewster as an RECE in kindergarten who’s now supporting her classroom and their families online. Q: In what sector area do you normally practise, Kerrisa? A: First, I want to say that I …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs as they navigate the pandemic. We interviewed supervisor Tasha Palmer RECE, of the Etobicoke-based Jean Tweed Child Development Centre, in western Toronto. While the child care centre is shuttered for COVID-19, the larger organization – The Jean Tweed Centre – remains open and is …
This series profiles the experiences of RECEs (and their colleagues) as they navigate the pandemic. Urmila Jayadevan RECE and Franceline Berthelet OCT (member of Ontario College of Teachers) have worked as a team for five years at the Toronto District School Board. In the beginning Since the Ontario Ministry of …
The College’s Registrar, Beth Deazeley, shares what she’s hearing from members, what we’re doing to support the profession and where RECEs can go for reliable information. We’ve received a lot of questions from RECEs about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the early learning and child care sector. To …
There are more than 115 child care centres and 33 licensed home child care operators delivering emergency child care in the province (Government of Ontario, 2020). RECEs are stepping up to work in emergency child care. These professionals have shown tremendous dedication and leadership by supporting children and their families …
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