The beginning of fall is often a time of transition. As an RECE, you have strategies and practices to guide children, families and colleagues in your practice setting through these changes. However, the pandemic has created unfamiliarity for many. Beyond the typical transitions involved with starting a new program or …

In November 2020, we launched a survey asking RECEs who’ve completed a full, two-year portfolio cycle for their feedback on the Continuous Professional Learning program’s three portfolio components. Here are the highlights:

Early childhood education is a care and relationship-based practice. To support the well-being and holistic development of children, RECEs need theoretical knowledge about child development, curriculum and pedagogy, for example, and the skills to apply that knowledge in practice. That’s why practicum placements are a key component of all post-secondary …

Identifying, confronting and disrupting racism is essential and complex. As a profession, we have work to do. This effort can take many forms, including: individual learning; building relationships and sharing experiences; developing anti-bias curriculum; or advocating for change within our sector. All of these activities can be part of a …