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Activity 2.4 | Resources to Support Educators, Children and their Families

Influential Organizations

Child Care Resource and Referral Centres

1. Locate a Child Care Resource and Referral Centre near you. 

2. Learn more about the BC Government Ministry of Education and Child Care

3. Sign up for ChildCareBC Bulletin (Optional)

4. Learn about Occupational Standards by reading about them on the CCHRSC website

“Occupational Standards describe what a person in a particular occupation needs to know and be able to do to be considered ‘capable’ in the occupation. In general, ‘capable’ means that a person has the level of skills, knowledge and abilities required to do a job effectively, safely and properly.”  

(Child Care Human Resources Sector Council - CCHRSC)

Choose one of these organizations to explore further. You may also choose a different relevant organization connected to early learning, leadership, or policy. Some examples include:

  • BC Council for Families

  • BC Association of Family Resource Programs

  • Child Care Resource and Research Unit

  • Human Early Learning Partnership

  • Neighbourhood Houses and Inter-cultural Societies

Journal Activity: Reflecting on ECE Leadership

Write a one- to two-page journal entry describing your research into your selected organization. Focus your reflection through the lens of ECE leadership:

  • What leadership approaches or values are evident in this organization’s work?

  • What did you learn that might influence your leadership practice or advocacy?

  • How might this organization serve as a resource for you as a leader supporting your team, community, or sector?

  • How could you use this knowledge to help guide or recommend professional development opportunities for staff working toward their 40 hours of PD for ECE Certificate renewal?

This reflection is an opportunity to build your professional network and resource toolkit as an ECE leader.

References

Child Care Human Resources Sector Council. (2010). Occupational standards for early childhood educators. https://www.ccsc-cssge.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/ECE-Post-Secondary-docs/OSECE_2010_EN.pdf

Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). Child Care Resource and Referral centres. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/childcarebc-programs/child-care-resource-referral/find-your-ccrr

Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). ChildCareBC Bulletin. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/communications-engagement/childcare-bc-bulletin​BC Gov News+5