Early Years Information
Information is sent out from our Ministries that impacts on children in their early years and their families. Though this information is often targeted at one specific group it is important that all have easy access to it. Such information will be shared here along with other information and resources that may be of use or interest to you. Please send Coordinator any other materials you wish to see included.
- report from Ottawa related to extended day programs in lower income neighbourhoods (thanks Gillian for forwarding)
- Resources for Early Years Sector (131209) from Ministry
- Professional learning resources for professionals working with young children -Ministry of Education site -Related Memo Lessons from Research Resources Memo
- UPDATE ON EDU EY Supporting Resource List Nov 2013
on USB Key Early Years resources given at the EY Symposium - Dec 2013 PLAY (UP)
In this edition of our newsletter, read about the launch of our new child care licensing system on December 11 and learn about new resources based on lessons from research. - THE LAST INSTALLEMENT OF IN CONVERSATION WITH…#11
Healthy Relationships: The Foundation of a Positive School Climate (Fall 2013)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/InConversation.html - THE K-2 DIGITAL PAPER RESOURCE
“What are we Learning About Learning K-2” Digital Paper. This resource was referred to at our Program Lead Meeting on Oct 2nd
The resource is intended to support system leaders and educators. All four Modules 1) Professional Collaborative Inquiry 2) What Educators are Learning about Learning in an Inquiry Stance” 3) Co-Creating a learning Environment that Fosters Engagement and Learning 4) Using Pedagogical Documentation to Deepen understanding of Children’s Thinking
http://kto2connections.wordpress.com/ - A VIDEO: PLAY IS MORE THAN JUST FUN
By Stuart Brown
http://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_says_play_is_more_than_fun_it_s_vital.html - A RESOURCE, LET THE CHILDREN PLAY http://www.ccl-cca.ca/pdfs/ECLKC/lessons/LearningthroughPlay_LinL.pdf
- Red Flags Guide
- Principals Want to Know: Full-Day Kindergarten Tip Sheets for Principals
- Class Size
- Other
- Appendix A – Template – Affirmation Letter for Child Care Space in Replacement School(s)
- Appendix B – List of Ministry of Education Regional Officers
- Appendix C – List of Ministry of Education Regional Child Care Licensing Staff
- Interim Policy Regarding Capital Funding to Replace Child Care Spaces in Replacement Schools
- Good website related to Child Care
- EDI Infosheet
- Moving Forward, Hand in Hand 2012 Final ( Examining the impact that Full Day Kindergarten has had on the Early Learning and Child Care System in Ontario)
- Parents