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October 25, 2018

Curriculum Frameworks and Legislative Oversight of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Settings in the Provinces and Territories (PDF)

Presentation at the Lawson Foundation Outdoor Play and Early Learning Policy Research Symposium, October 24-26, 2018.
Presented by Kerry McCuaig, Atkinson Centre Fellow In Early Childhood Policy, and Jane Bertrand, Adjunct Faculty OISE, and Program Director, Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation, and developed with the support of Kelley Prendergast.
October 12, 2018

Innovation Review and Educator Survey (PDF)

Presentation from the Atkinson Centre Task Force Meeting, Toronto, October 12, 2018.
Presented by Dr. Emis Akbari, Professor, School of Early Childhood, George Brown College/Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development.
October 11, 2018

Ayesha Bashiruddin
October 1, 2018

Excerpt: "In the 2017/2018 fiscal year, the Ministry allocated $10 million to expand and enhance the Early Childhood Educator Bursary Program delivered through Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC). ECEBC is the provincial association of ECEs, which promotes professionalism and improved educational preparation for its members, as well as on the development of professional support and resources to improve the quality of early childhood experiences for the children with whom they work. Since 2007, ECEBC has delivered an Early Childhood Educator Bursary Program, with financial support from the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, to assist bursary recipients with the costs associated with pursuing their ECE credentials."
September 24, 2018

Full-Day Kindergarten Research (PDF)

Presentation to the Norwegian Standing Committee on Education and Research, Toronto, Ontario, September 24, 2018.
Presented by Janette Pelletier, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study.
September 24, 2018

Early Years: Provision and oversight in Ontario (PDF)

Presentation to the Norwegian Standing Committee on Education and Research, Toronto, Ontario, September 24, 2018.
Presented by Cynthia Grundmann, Senior Policy Advisor/Manager, Early Years, Toronto District School Board.
September 17, 2018

Excerpt: "In support of the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework, the Government of Canada is committing up to $1.7 billion over 10 years to strengthen early learning and child care programs and services for Indigenous children and families starting in 2018–19. This is part of the commitment of $7.5 billion over 11 years the Government has made to support and create more high-quality, affordable child care across the country in Budget 2016."