As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), you prioritize the safety, well-being and care of children through caring and responsive relationships. One of your key responsibilities is to protect children from harm. Under section 125 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA), RECEs have an immediate duty …
Listen to the audio version of this article | Download Have you completed the College’s Sexual Abuse Prevention Program? The prevention program is a mandatory educational requirement that all members must complete. The program supports members’ commitment to the personal safety, health, and well-being of all children and …
Members in the North/Northeast, East, and Central West Regions (Districts 1, 2 & 6) recently elected RECEs to serve on Council for a three-year term beginning in June 2023. As members of the 24-person Council governing the College, they will oversee policy development and make decisions related to entry to …
Council meets four times a year to oversee the College of Early Childhood Educators’ (College) activities in regulating the profession in the public interest. Here are highlights from the meeting held on April 4, 2023. Changes to Council and Committee membership We welcomed Leigh Duncan as a newly appointed public …
The Discipline Committee hears matters regarding allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence which have been referred by the Complaints Committee following investigation. The College is mandated to publish a summary of its disciplinary decisions and reasons when the Discipline Committee makes a finding of guilt. These disciplinary decisions are then …
RECEs are dedicated to creating and ensuring safe and caring environments where children can learn, thrive and have the best start in life. The Sexual Abuse Prevention Program is a new educational requirement that all members are required to complete. The prevention program supports members’ commitment to the personal safety, health, …
The College hosted its 14th Annual Meeting of Members in January. If you couldn’t attend the virtual meeting, watch this short video that highlights the College’s achievements for the 2021-2022 year and read the Annual Report.
The College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) has been given the authority to regulate Behaviour Analysts in Ontario. This is expected to take effect when the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 is proclaimed. RECEs and others who use behavioural techniques in their practice may continue to do so, …
The Discipline Committee hears matters regarding allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence which have been referred by the Complaints Committee following investigation. The College is mandated to publish a summary of its disciplinary decisions and reasons when the Discipline Committee makes a finding of guilt. These disciplinary decisions are then …
By Dr. Zuhra Abawi, Assistant Professor, Niagara University During the fall of 2020, a research team comprised of Drs. Rachel Berman, Zuhra Abawi, Beverly-Jean Daniel, Kerry-Ann Escayg, Alana Butler; and Natalie Royer and Fikir Haile met with the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) and the Association of Early …
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