Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar is a program designed to help families ensure their children are receiving high quality early learning and child care services.

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

Janelle Brady joins us May 1 at #SI2026 as our afternoon Keynote: Reimagining Early Childhood Education Through Social Justice — When educators centre identity and care, inclusion becomes possible.

REG OPENS FEB 17 https://t.co/bw8TNWAK90

[DCAFS @DCAFS]

#dcafs https://t.co/KqMkNPDGAL

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

SAVE THE DATE!

Details coming soon! https://t.co/eIhTkdDH0G

#SI2026 #ECE #Workforce #SocialChange

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

Did you miss Summer Institute 2025? Here’s a snapshot of the momentum we built together last year.

We hope you'll join us this year!

Power and Potential: The ECE Workforce as a Force for Social Change
Save the date : May 1, 2026

#SI2026 #ECE #Workforce #SocialChange

[Raising the Bar @DufferinRTB]

Thank you @AscyHamilton for the great Early Years and child care podcast conversations! If you have not had a chance to check them out- consider listening to them on your next walk Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years

[Raising the Bar @DufferinRTB]

Looking for a podcast ; Join Lorrie & Anne Marie as they discover together that doing little things across the field of early childhood can have a big impact on the world around us.
Ihttps://lp.storypark.com/sa/podcast

[Raising the Bar @DufferinRTB]

🎧 Kick back with Bright Beginning! Insights into ECE serves up fresh takes and fun chats on all things early childhood education. #ECE #PodcastVibes @AtkinsonCentre Bright Beginnings—Insights into Early Childhood Education

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

This webinar will explore the developmental & well-being benefits of #outdoor #play for both children & educators, clarify the role of "risk" in #earlyyears programs, & highlight practical strategies & prof learning opportunities to enhance implementation in #childcare settings.

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

A #BetterTogether #Podcast Series

Ep4: Adventure Awaits: The Power of #Outdoor & Risky #Play in Child Development

Guests include: Varoushka Coronel, RECE, Field Liaison, School of Early Childhood; Karen Eilersen, RECE, & Jessica Holder, RECE, BSc., Discovery Child Care Centre

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

Atkinson Centre's Senior Fellow Early Childhood Policy, @Kerry_earlyyear's chapter from the Early childhood education in the public system publication. Access all of the chapters here: https://t.co/iYyXiGKDsQ

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

NEW PODCAST - EP 2 AVAILABLE NOW!
In ep2 we explore the specialized expertise of #ECEs in shaping young minds.

Joining us:

- Dr. Shelly Mehta, @GBCollege
- @Kerry_earlyyear, @APHDatOISE
- Caitlyn Paterson, RECE, #FDK Program

#BetterTogether @MillStrategist @emisakbari

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

NEW PODCAST! Insights into Early Childhood Education – A #BetterTogether Series

Ep1: Unlocking Potential –The Benefits of #ECE
Hosts @emisakbari & @Kerry_earlyyear welcome Dr. Jean Clinton, Tennelle Wong & Armine Yalnizyan

New eps weekly-Spotify starting Mar 21!
@MillStrategist

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

NEW PODCAST! Insights into Early Childhood Education – A #BetterTogether Series

Ep 1: Unlocking Potential – The Benefits of #ECE
Hosts @emisakbari & @Kerry_earlyyear welcome Dr. Jean Clinton, Tennelle Wong & Armine Yalnizyan

New episodes each week on Spotify starting Mar 21!

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

‘Pandemic babies’ turn 5: Here’s what research tells us about their development and remarkable resilience https://t.co/Eg1s2gwYeO via @ConversationCA

[DCAFS @DCAFS]

January 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free

Join us as we work together to understand the underlying causes of your child’s challenging behaviour, and how to create a more supportive environment that meets their unique needs and helps your child thrive.

https://t.co/XsnfWUzzVu

[Atkinson Centre @AtkinsonCentre]

ECE Sector, can you spare 5 minutes? We'd love your feedback! https://t.co/zjLQ4KvUQK

Please share with your networks too!
#ECE #EarlyLearning #ELCC #EarlyYears #ECinCanada

[Dufferin County @DufferinCounty]

#DufferinCounty is seeking input on the design of a pilot Community Resilience Hub to create an outdoor space to come together with neighbours, access wellness resources, attend a workshop, or rely on in times of need!

🔗Complete the survey by Nov. 18 https://t.co/FagZfpeH9n!

[Dufferin County @DufferinCounty]

Dufferin County ECEs are dedicated to hard work, reflective practice, leadership and continuous professional learning, and consistently provide quality care for children and families, every day.

THANK YOU to our ECEs, today and every day. (3/3)

[Dufferin County @DufferinCounty]

On Oct. 4, the County hosted the Early Learning Professional Symposium, and was honoured to have the Honourable @JennaSudds , join us to recognize the importance of early childhood educators and child care workers. (2/3)

[Dufferin County @DufferinCounty]

October is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Month and today is Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day!

Dufferin County recognizes and appreciates all that Early Childhood Educators offer. 💙 (1/3)