Reminder:

Are you working in early childhood and do not hold Certificate III in Children’s Services?

This will be a necessary qualification once the new regulations are enforced in 2014. If you haven’t already applied for Professional Development in Lieu of Minimum Training go to Qualifications section of this website under forms and download the application form now.

If you have completed the form and received your eligible letter from ECA Vic. Branch and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development don’t forget to complete one of the three options to gain your letter stating you have completed Professional Development in Lieu of Minimum Training. This will allow you to carry on working in early childhood.

THE REGGIO EMILIA AUSTRALIA INFORMATION EXCHANGE

THE HUNDRED LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN EXHIBITION

REGGIO EMILIA

BALLARAT 8 - 22 SEPTEMBER 2010

AT THE MINING EXCHANGE - 128 LYDIARD STREET NORTH, BALLARAT

A beautiful and intriguing display of children's thories illustrated through photographs, words, paintings, drawings and sculptures. A visual testament of children's potential as scientists, inventors, authors and artists and an opportunity to learn about the extraordinary research conducted by teachers and children in Reggio Emilia.

Professional Learning Program

Practical hands on workshops, seminars and discussion groups will be organised.

for further information regarding workshops please refer to www.reggioaustralia.org.au

Links to the discussion paper on National Quality Frameworks for Early Childhood Edcuation and Care:

http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood/policy_initiatives_reviews/coag/discussion.htm - link to discussion National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care: Discussion paper.

http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood/policy_initiatives_reviews/coag/forums - link National Consultation Schedule.

ECA VICTORIAN BRANCH RESPONSE TO BLUEPRINT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL REFORM
ECA'S RESPONDE TO THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK - DRAFT 2
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCENTIVES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS IN LONG DAY CARE SETTING