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Overview

Supervisors' Network

Supervisors' Network Meeting Dates

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are generally held on the second Wednesdays of the month from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

(Please note: agendas will be emailed prior to network date)
Chair: Debbie Crickmore   Vice Chair: Mary Pat Vollick

March 9, 2011 (Dundurn Castle Coach House)
May 11, 2011 (Delena Site)
June 8, 2011 (Delena Site)

Current Issues and Updates

Visit the Raising the Bar webpage

Networks

Networks provide an opportunity for a group of individuals who have common interests to come together to share, support , encourage and grow. These groups are formed with the hope of providing mutual assistance, helpful information, support and mentoring. Past and current participants in our network groups find co-participants to be supportive, helpful, informative, resourceful and knowledgeable. Networks are risk free and open to all staff working in early learning and care in our community. All networks are FREE but do require registration. Networks are chaired or facilitated by community partners with support from the ASCY Professional Education team. All network groups are held at ASCY or Wesley Neighbourhood Centre.

• Supervisors' Network
• Early Literacy Network
• Cooks’ Network
• Réseau de littératie émergente
• Home Child Care Networks
• Emergent Approach Curriculum Network

Supervisors' Network
This Network is for supervisors, managers and early learning leaders to share current trends and issues, day-to-day operations, community initiatives. A typical agenda offers informal networking time, updates from ASCY, Raising the Bar, Ministry of Children and Youth Services re: Day Nurseries Act, City of Hamilton, Mohawk College, Public Health and many other community partners as well as a topic based on the current issues and interests of the participants. This Network runs once a month. An evening Supervisors’ Network group meets every second month.

Early Literacy Network
Attend this Network to learn more about best practices in literacy programming.

Cooks’ Network
Cooks from Early Learning and Care centres have the opportunity to share recipes, menu planning ideas, and health and safety tips with their peers.

Réseau de littératie émergente
Venez assister à ce réseau pour apprendre d'autres pratiques d'excellence de programmation en alphabétisation. Veuillez contacter Evette Sauriol à esauriol@ascy.ca

Home Child Care Networks
Networking is a wonderful way to connect with others who are familiar with operating a home child care business. It offers the opportunity to:

• meet new people
• develop friendships
• learn new skills
• receive support
• attain information to assist you in your work
• become aware of agencies and resources that are available in the community.

To obtain information on networking or how to join a Network, please contact
Joyce Minten, Director of Organizational Effectiveness at jminten@ascy.ca .

Emergent Approach Curriculum Network
Interactive network and mentoring group for ECE supervisors and staff who strive to follow an emergent approach to negotiating, planning and implementing a program with children. The network is hosted by programs in the community. Ontario’s Early Learning Framework is referenced. Examples of network topics:

• The role of the educator
• The role of the environment
• Play-based learning
• Planning in response to observed interest and development
• Documenting and making children’s development visible to others

Emergent Approach Network Presentation