CARE Collectives, previously Communities of Practice

Decent Work CARE Collectives

What are CARE Collectives?

Previously known as Communities of Practice, CARE Collectives are a regional or allied community that acts as an extension of the provincial body and collaborates with the AECEO to provide access to the decent work and professional pay project across the province. These Collectives are self-determined learning groups that connect folks to supports, resources, and shared experiences to strengthen a unified early years workforce.

Collectives in Action:

Introduce & sustain collaborative processes by connecting early years professionals and cultivating a safe & inclusive engagement culture
Generate new knowledge by sharing resources, critically examining existing structures, and inviting underrepresented perspectives
Pilot initiatives, and participate in other Collective initiatives, by maintaining a positive attunement to the capacity & motivation of members
Help organize to promote the recognition of the early years workforce in order to invoke policy development and increase membership

Engaging Early Years Professionals

By connecting people/ECEs from across the early years and child care sector, Collectives will grow their capacity for broadly inclusive decision making. The shared experience will serve to provide early years professionals the context to facilitate communication and information sharing. CARE Collectives promote radical transparency and trust to foster accountability based on humanity and understanding as the catalyst to commitment.

Starting a Collective or getting involved with an existing Collective can be a meaningful and enriching Continuous Professional Learning activity for ECEs and early years staff in Ontario. The first step to creating a Collective is to structure a team of individuals who want to take action for change!

If you are interested in joining a CARE Collective please fill out the AECEO Community of Practice Interest Form.

Meet Our CARE Leads

Connect to the AECEO CARE Collectives through social media! Give them follow for updates and info. If you are interested in joining a Collective please fill out the AECEO Community of Practice Interest Form.