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Early Learning Advisor's Report

Dr. Charles Pascal's Report Hits Core Issues

The report, released June 15, 2009, recognizes the valuable role ECEs have to play in a new vision for the province that would replace our patchwork services with a stronger, more accessible system of early learning and care.

Read more about the report here.

How you can support this report

News:

Eduarda Sousa interviewed by Rabble.ca - click here to watch online

Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators Welcomes Pascal's Report - link to press release

AECEO quoted in June 17, 2009 Ottawa Citizen - read it here

AECEO interviewed on CBC's Ottawa Morning - listen here

AECEO's Press Release, June 15, 2009 - click here.

Letters to the Editor
Published June 22, 2009 - Ottawa Citizen - click here
Published online June 20, 2009 - Toronto Star - click here
Toronto Sun, June 15, 2009 - click here
Globe and Mail, June 15, 2009 - click here

Related documents:
Proposed Curriculum - Click here for the Full-Day Early Learning Curriculum in both French and English.
AECEO Position Statement on Full Day Early Learning
Affirmation of the ECE - ECEs are certified teachers of full day early learning and care programs for four and five-year-olds

Published May 1, 2008 - Letter to the Editor, Ottawa Citizen

Published April 24, 2008 - Letter to the Editor, Toronto Star

April 23, 2008 - ECEs have strong role to play, professional association says

The Report:

Early Learning Advisor's Report

A Message from Charles Pascal

Equivalency

We are currently experiencing an extremely high volume of applicants to our Equivalency programs. Your patience is appreciated during this time.


Are you looking for information about Equivalency?click here


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Are you Canadian trained in an ECE relevant field? click here


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Exam Information

Applicants who applied on or after October 1st, 2009 will be contacted by e-mail with upcoming exam dates. Please click on the link below to access the AECEO's exam tips and preparatory information.
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The AECEO and L'AFESEO Letter of Equivalency Certificates are recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators as meeting the educational qualification component of the application process for membership in the College