As part of our ongoing efforts to keep members informed and abreast of current issues the latest installment of the eceLINK publication features important information on unionization. The AECEO feels strongly that we have a responsibility to make this information available to the sector as a whole. That is why the latest issue of our publication will be posted on the main page of our website for sharing purposes.

It is our hope this information will incite discussion and thought among professionals in the sector especially those preparing or contemplating careers in school boards.

The AECEO Provincial Office, with funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation, will be holding three professional development events across Ontario from August 11-24.

As the province embarks on Full Day Early Learning, these sessions will provide an opportunity to develop leadership skills and capacity building for early learning educators.

August 11 - Simcoe County, click here for flyer

The eceLINK (Summer 2010) is now available on our member's only website*. This publication includes a very timely and informative feature section on Unionization and Early Childhood Educators. We urge all of our members to not only read and learn about this highly important topic themselves but to also forward the information to fellow RECEs. RECEs need to be informed and provided with accurate information.

On July 20th, 2010 from 9:30-11:30 the Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC) is holding a Mentoring Pairs for Child Care Graduates Focus Group.This event will be held at Child Development Resource Connection Peel at #103 – 75 Watline Avenue, Mississauga.

To view the flyer, click here

Family Supports Institute Ontario (FSIO)
Conference 2010

Date: November 17 – 20, 2010
Location: Delta Toronto East
2035 Kennedy Road, Toronto, Ontario

For conference flyer, click here

This year's annual general meeting was held at the conference on Friday, May 28, 2010. Over 130 members attended and voted on the new slate of officers, the 2009-2010 Annual Report and other business. For a full copy of the 2009-2010 audited statement please contact the Provincial Office.

Click here for a copy of the 2009-2010 Annual Report
Click here for a list of the 2010-2011 Slate of Officers

The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care and CUPE have launched a postcard campaign to put pressure on the provincial government to implement Dr. Charles Pascal's vision for early learning and care. Entitled "Don't Drop the Ball.... On Early Learning and Care" the campaign is asking all Ontarians to get involved and speak out.

Registration is now CLOSED for the AECEO 60th Annual Provincial Conference in Hamilton. Registration will be available on site.

Conference Final Program is now available. For the latest conference information, click here.