ENCYCLOPEDIA ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Available in French, English, Spanish and Portugese,
this free online encyclopedia covers 47 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five, and presents the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario
Help protect children in your community. Get involved with your Children’s Aid.
Go to useyourvoice.ca
Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies educate the public about the prevention of child abuse and neglect through the Child Abuse Prevention Campaign in communities across Ontario.
No conference this year
Each year, the conference was a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to fully immerse themselves in caring for newcomer children through networking and professional development. Unfortunately, this year the LINC Childminding Conference is not being offered.
With the TESL Conference coming up, some of you may still have a need for CNC Staff professional development ideas and support. For resources that can help you set up a training for your CNC Staff, visit the
Learning Centre on the CMAS website for online workshops, training videos and links. Watch for additional ideas and supports to help you plan for PD early in October.
Manitoba Child Care Association (MCCA)
The
MCCA advocates for quality child care and advancement of early childhood education as a profession. Check out their
Fall Workshop Brochure and explore the wide range of resources and curriculum kits available at the MCCA
Resource Library.
Growing Up in a New Land – A Guide for Newcomer Parents
The Best Start Resource Centre has announced the publication of a new booklet
for parents of children 0-6 titled
Growing Up in a New Land - A Guide for Newcomer Parents. This booklet contains information on: support for parents, parenting in Canada, keeping your child healthy and safe, taking care of yourself as parents and additional services for newcomer parents.
Paper copies of the booklet can also be ordered at $1.25 each.
Upcoming Conference in Newfoundland!
On October 18th-20th, 2013, the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL), is hosting their 21st Annual Provincial Conference: Valuing Early Childhood Education & Care!
Register here
Do you know immigrant parents who are looking for information about education in Ontario?
People for Education have tip sheets available in 15 languages to help parents understand the school system and how they can help their child succeed.
Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement
Creatively inspiring Early Learning and Care professionals to build leadership and capacity, ARCQE is unique in designing support and
resources specific to the needs of the Alberta child care community.
Free Webinar: Managing Allergies this School Season
It’s important for children with Anaphylaxis, and those who care for them, to be aware of how to safely manage allergies. Food Allergy Canada has developed the following resources to help families, teachers and caregivers with back-to-school preparations:
RAISING YOUNG CHILDREN IN A NEW COUNTRY: Supporting Early Learning and Healthy Development
This handbook is full of basic information newcomer parents need about raising children birth through age 5. Newcomers may find parts of the handbook useful by itself, but it's primarily intended for community service providers to use together with their refugee and immigrant clients. Use it to pass along helpful information to newcomer parents!
