The ministry of Education has released a report called “Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program for Four- and Five-Year-Olds: A Reference Guide for Educators”. For a copy of the report, please click here.
A fact sheet regarding the program has also been produced. For a copy, please click here.
Tamara Cherry reports the release of People for Education’s 13th annual report on Ontario’s publicly funded schools in Toronto. Ontario’s public education systems needs broader goals and a bolder vision to ensure schools equip all students to thrive in the 21st century. » Continue reading “Toronto Sun: Ontario needs community schools”
Fred Hahn, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Ontario, wrote an open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty to express concerns regarding the impact the implementation of the new Early Learning Program will have on the existing child care sector. » Continue reading “CUPE Ontario President writes to Premier to express concerns regarding the implementation and ultimate success of ELP”
CNW: “Municipal Staff support the Ontario Government putting children and learning first”
The Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) supports the provincial government’s new direction for child care and April 27th’s ‘multi-pronged’ announcement. » Continue reading “OMSSA Supports Provincial Government’s decision to move child care to the Ministry of Education”
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For a pdf copy of the Bulletin, please click here.
Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
Implementing Early Learning Bulletin #1
* Site Selection
* Concerns about Early Learning and Child Care Programs
* How Municipalities Can Ensure Child Care Programs Stay Viable
» Continue reading “Implementing Early Learning: Bulletin #1″
How refreshing! The Ministry of Education has lots of useful information on their website. In general all Ministry of Education documents can be found at: http://calendar.edu.gov.on.ca/ReportingCalendar.htm (then click on Ministry memo summary) » Continue reading “Ministry of Education Memos Available on the Web”
