During the winter months, dressing for the outdoors means that transitions require additional care and attention. Children’s ability to dress themselves for winter will vary based on factors including age, abilities, dispositions and familiarity with winter weather and clothing. Therefore, children dress at different paces and with varying levels of …
Stress at work can happen in any employment setting; however, for RECEs, if not properly managed, stress has the potential to lead to unprofessional practice decisions.
As an RECE, you are in a unique position to support children to build and sustain friendships in environments that value inclusion.
The Indigenous, Francophone and Provincial Centres of Excellence have a mandate to build learning networks for communities, educators, children and families.
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and, specifically on October 24th, many organizations across Ontario will be promoting the understanding that “[e]very child and youth has a right to safety and well-being”. For Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), that means ensuring you understand your legal obligations surrounding your duty to …
Social media is changing the way Registered Early Childhood Educators communicate in both their personal and professional lives. The Practice Note on Using Social Media looks at the risks and benefits for RECEs in using social media. What are some of the professional benefits to using social media? Social media …
The early learning and child care sector is always evolving, even when it comes to the legislation, regulations and policies that govern your profession. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), it is important to know about these changes so you can reflect on them in relation to the College’s …
The purpose of the CPL Portfolio is to ensure RECEs reflect on their practice and plan for, engage in, and document professional learning experiences linked to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The Notice of CPL Program Requirements In June 2019, Council approved revisions to the Notice of …
The Ontario Human Rights Code guarantees the right to equal treatment in education without discrimination. To help RECEs create inclusive learning environments where all children can fully participate – to everyone’s benefit – the College has published its new Practice Guideline: Inclusion of Children with Disabilities. This practice guideline also …
The College recently published a new Practice Note on Professional Supervision of Children. Practice Notes support Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in understanding and applying the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Each one examines a specific topic and provides practical examples and guidance. What is Professional Supervision of …