Starting in September, students enrolled in early childhood college diploma programs across Ontario will follow a new set of program standards shaped, in part, by the College’s recommendations to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Education is one of the core requirements to register with the College. The …
You can now can renew your membership with the College online and pay by VISA or MasterCard. If you haven’t already, you will receive a personal link to My College Account approximately two months before your renewal is due. When you receive your personal link from the College, you …
Professional Misconduct: How does the Discipline Committee determine penalties?
March 29, 2019
In a previous article, we explained how the Complaints Committee determines appropriate outcomes for complaints against members, and when these complaints may lead to verbal cautions. In more serious cases of professional misconduct, the matter is referred to the Discipline Committee for a hearing. The purpose of the hearing is …
The College receives information regarding possible professional misconduct from a variety of sources. These include complaints from members of the public and reporting required from employers. Complaints or employer reports related to issues of professional misconduct or incompetence are investigated by the College. The results of the investigation, together with …
There are over 53,000 RECEs in Ontario, who play a critical role in supporting the well-being and development of Ontario’s children. Annual membership renewal is an important process the College uses to interact with RECEs and ensure that everyone using the RECE designation is competent, ethical, and able to practise …
Katie Stortz is an RECE, a professional learning educator for London Children’s Connection, and recently completed a Masters of Professional Education at Western University. As part of her research, Katie studied communities of practice in two child care centres. We talked to her about what she learned and the benefits …
Ever wonder what other RECEs are doing and where they are coming from? This snapshot of the College’s membership will give you a better understanding of the profession as a whole.
The Public Register is your membership information source. It provides key membership information and proves to the public that you are a registered early childhood educator (RECE). About the Public Register The Public Register lists all members of the College past and present. Only those members listed in good standing …
Moved? Got a new phone number or email address? Changed jobs? You are required to send the College your updated contact information within 30 days of a change. The College needs to be able to reach you throughout the year for various professional reasons. As well, you could be missing …
April to July is peak season for membership renewals because more than 25,000 registered early childhood educators (RECEs) renew their College membership. Below are some tips to help minimize processing delays for your membership renewal. (Don’t miss the video at the bottom!) 1. Download and save the renewal form to …