We need your input – the “You Bet We Still Care!” survey is coming in May.

The Child Care Human Resources Sector Council is sponsoring a survey of employers (including administrators, owners, directors, and supervisors) and employees (including ECEs and program staff) working in regulated, full-day, centre-based programs. The survey - “You Bet We Still Care!” – will be released at the end of May. Click here to learn more about the survey.
 
These types of surveys rarely come along. Responding to the survey will help to raise the profile of the ECEC profession and workforce. As a thank-you for participating, you can enter your name in a draw to win an iPad!
 
For more information on the project and to receive e-mail notification when the survey is live, please visit the CCHRSC website to sign-up for the CCHRSC’s newsletter.

Please see the following article:   RECE – The Moppett School

The AECEO York Branch will be recognizing a member who has shown exemplary qualities in the field.  The Bev Bernier Childhood Educator Award will be presented to an individual who has been nominated by their peers for outstanding achievement in Early Childhood Education.

Deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 29, 2012.

Please click on the following link for full details.

AECEO Bev Bernier ECE Award Criteria 2012

Nominations are now open for outstanding educators!  To recognize the unique role that registered Early Childhood Educators play in helping children and young students, two new award categories were created this year: Early Childhood Educator of the Year and Full-Day Kindergarten Team of the Year.  Look under the “What’s New” tab above for details.

The Ministry of Education is asking for your assistance in promotion of the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.  There are two new awards this year:  Early Childhood Educator of the Year and Full-Day Kindergarten Team of the Year.

Please click here for full details:  Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence

Feel free to use this letter to promote the awards in your newsletter or child care centre:  Teaching Awards Sample Newsletter

As an RECE, your views on  cultural holiday practices, multiculturalism and social justice would be beneficial for this study which is being conducted by an RECE who is completing a Masters in Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University.

If you would like to participate, please see attached details and contact inforamtion:  Details for Study Participants

 “York Region Council resolves that October 26, 2011 be designated the 11th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in recognition of Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators for their commitment and dedication to children and families and enriching their quality of life in York Region.”   Thank you from everyone in the community!