The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) has introduced new requirements for Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) in Ontario.  As a RECE, you are now required to maintain a Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) Portfolio. “The CPL program is a framework and formal process to help RECEs increase their knowledge and skills and ensure quality professional … Continue reading CPL Working Group

For this session, the TBDSSAB is thrilled to welcome Lynda Banning, FASD Regional Program Worker at Anishinabek Nation, and Lyne Soramaki, Public Health Nurse with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Lynda and Lyne have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share that will help foster culturally   responsive programs. Lynda and Lyne will … Continue reading Make and Take: Supporting Sacred Teachings in Early Learning Programs

Join Megan Bellinger, Public Health Dietitian, to learn about a new Toolkit for Ontario Child Care Providers: Paint Your Plate with Vegetables and Fruit. This Toolkit was developed to support child care providers to make it easier for young children to enjoy vegetables and fruit every day. During this workshop, we will be reviewing the … Continue reading Paint your plate (Cooks and Educators)

We are excited to introduce a new network format for cooks in child care. These networks will follow an agenda with which cooks can add their suggestions to. For example, meetings may include: a review of the Child Care and Early Years Act, information about common         allergens, Safe Food Handling review, menu and recipe sharing,    … Continue reading Cooks Network

What is Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person experiencing amental health problem or crisis. MHFA gives people the skills to provide early help that is so important in recovery. This course is for adults interacting with adults.

The TBDSSAB is thrilled to offer this exciting learning experience where we will be touring four unique early years’ programs throughout the City of Thunder Bay. The focus of these visits is to gain new ideas and inspiration to support How Does Learning Happen?, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and deepen our understanding of … Continue reading How Does Learning Happen? Bus Tour