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Continuum of Development (ELECT)

Ontario Early Learning for Every Child Today — observation and documentation of developmental continuum.

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Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children's Development

NAEYC position and practice guidance on observation-based assessment in early childhood.

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Pedagogical Documentation in How Does Learning Happen?

Ontario Ministry guide on using pedagogical documentation to make learning visible.

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How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy

Foundation document guiding program planning in Ontario licensed child care.

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice

NAEYC position statement on DAP as the foundation for program planning.

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Emergent Curriculum in Early Years Programs

Community Playthings overview of emergent, inquiry-based program planning.

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ELECT Framework — Continuum for Curriculum

Ontario's ELECT framework as a reference for curriculum planning in early years programs.

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The Kindergarten Program (Ontario)

Ontario Ministry Kindergarten curriculum document supporting play-based learning.

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Curriculum — NAEYC Program Standards

NAEYC guidance and resources on curriculum design and implementation in early childhood.

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Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)

The full ELECT framework — Ontario's shared language for early learning and development.

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ELECT: A Framework for Ontario Early Childhood Settings

Ministry of Education overview of ELECT and its role alongside How Does Learning Happen?.

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ELECT Legacy Ministry Documents

Ontario educator resource hub with the ELECT framework and related early learning documents.

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How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years

Ministry of Education document — the foundation for pedagogy in Ontario licensed child care.

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Think, Feel, Act: Lessons from Research About Young Children

Companion research briefs to How Does Learning Happen? on key pedagogical themes.

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Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years — Overview

Ontario government overview of How Does Learning Happen? and the four foundations.

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Pedagogical Documentation Guide

Section of How Does Learning Happen? on making children's learning visible through documentation.

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Pedagogical Documentation: Leading Learning in the Early Years

Ontario Ministry Capacity Building Series brief on pedagogical documentation practice.

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The Hundred Languages — Documentation in the Reggio Approach

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance overview of documentation as central to teaching.

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Family Engagement Research and Resources

Harvard Family Research Project — evidence-based family engagement strategies.

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Principles of Effective Family Engagement

NAEYC principles for authentic partnerships with families in early childhood settings.

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Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework

Head Start framework for building strengths-based relationships with families and communities.

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DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention/ECSE

Division for Early Childhood evidence-based practices for supporting children with disabilities.

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NAEYC/DEC Joint Position on Inclusion

Foundational position statement on inclusion in early childhood programs.

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Inclusion of Children with Special Needs — Practice Supports

Community Living Ontario resources supporting inclusive early years practice.

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The Pyramid Model — Positive Behaviour Support

Pyramid Model Consortium framework for social-emotional and behaviour support in early years.

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Guidance and Classroom Management in Early Childhood

NAEYC resources on responsive, developmentally appropriate guidance and classroom systems.

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Conscious Discipline Overview

Overview of Conscious Discipline principles and free resources for early childhood classrooms.

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ABC Behaviour Observation — Tip Sheet

Pyramid Model / TACSEI tip sheet on Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence observation.

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Functional Behaviour Assessment in Early Childhood

Pyramid Model resources on gathering behaviour data to inform individualized support.

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Documenting Behaviour Concerns Respectfully

Canadian Child Care Federation resources on ethical, strengths-based behaviour documentation.

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Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)

ASQ developmental and social-emotional screening tool used across Ontario and internationally.

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Nipissing District Developmental Screen (NDDS) / Looksee Checklist

Canadian developmental screening tool widely used in Ontario early years and health settings.

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Rourke Baby Record

Evidence-based well-baby/child care guide used by primary care providers across Canada.

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Ontario Resource Consultant Role — Overview

Ministry of Education overview of Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) and the resource consultant role.

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Every Child Belongs — Early Learning & Child Care Resources

City of Toronto practice guidance for inclusive early learning and resource consultation supports.

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ConnectABILITY.ca — Practice Tools

Community Living Toronto's ConnectABILITY tools for supporting inclusion in early years settings.

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CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research

Evidence-based resources on childhood disability, F-words framework, and family-centred practice.

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Kerry's Place Autism Services — Resources

Ontario-based autism support organization with practice resources and family services.

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Holland Bloorview Family Resource Centre

Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital — family and practitioner resource library.

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College of ECE Ontario — Continuous Professional Learning

The regulatory College's CPL portfolio cycle and professional learning resources.

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College of ECE — CPL Portfolio Cycle Steps

Clear College of ECE guide to the annual continuous professional learning portfolio cycle.

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College of ECE — Code and Standards Resource

Professional practice resource for RECE ethics, responsibilities, and reflective learning.

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How Does Learning Happen? (Ministry Document)

Official Ontario Ministry of Education pedagogical document for the early years.

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Early Learning for Every Child Today (Ministry Document)

Ontario's shared language for early learning across sectors.

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Child Care and Early Years — Ontario

Ontario government hub for early years legislation, policy, and program information.

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Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014

Ontario legislation governing licensed child care and early years programs.

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Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007

Ontario legislation regulating the ECE profession through the College of ECE.

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Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

College of ECE Ontario Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for registered ECEs.

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ConnectABILITY — Templates and Tools

Free downloadable templates, visuals, and planning tools for inclusive practice.

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Vanderbilt Pyramid Model — Tools and Handouts

Printable behaviour support plans, visuals, and family handouts for early childhood teams.

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Do2Learn — Picture Card Printables

Direct library of printable picture cards, schedules, and communication supports.

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Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care (CWELCC) — Ontario

Ontario government information on the CWELCC system and funding for licensed child care.

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EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Free Ontario drop-in programs for children 0–6 and their families.

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211 Ontario — Community Services Directory

Search for local early years and family support services across Ontario.

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Ontario Colleges — Early Childhood Education Programs

Searchable Ontario college program directory for ECE diploma and pathway options.

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Seneca Polytechnic — Early Childhood Education

ECE program overview and student resources at Seneca.

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College of ECE — Becoming an RECE

Guidance for ECE students on registration and entering the profession in Ontario.

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Observation-Based Assessment in Early Childhood

Head Start ECLKC guide on observation practices, anecdotal notes, and using observation to inform teaching.

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Writing Objective and Accurate Observation Notes

Head Start guidance on writing objective observation notes that inform responsive planning.

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Anecdotal Records and Learning Stories

Early Years Careers article on capturing rich observations to make children's learning visible.

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Using the ELOF to Inform Curriculum Planning

Head Start guide for aligning curriculum planning with early learning outcomes.

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Planning Effective Learning Experiences

Head Start ECLKC planning tools and templates for intentional teaching in the early years.

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The Four Foundations — Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, Expression

Ontario Ministry overview of the four foundations that anchor program planning under How Does Learning Happen?.

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The Reggio Emilia Approach — NAREA

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance overview of image of the child, environment as third teacher, and project work.

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Emergent Curriculum in Action

Community Playthings article on planning curriculum that emerges from children's interests and inquiries.

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HighScope Preschool Curriculum

Overview of the HighScope active learning curriculum and its Plan-Do-Review sequence.

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Early Learning for Every Child Today — PDF

Direct copy of the ELECT framework for Ontario early childhood settings.

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Ontario Kindergarten & Early Learning Documents

Educator hub linking to ELECT, How Does Learning Happen?, and Kindergarten resources.

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Think, Feel, Act — Lessons from Research

Ontario professional learning resource connecting research to early years pedagogy.

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How Does Learning Happen? — Ontario Overview

Ontario government page explaining the four foundations and pedagogy for early years settings.

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Learning to Document in Reggio-Inspired Education

Peer-reviewed article exploring documentation practice in Reggio-inspired early childhood settings.

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The Power of Documentation

Classic early childhood article describing documentation panels and making learning visible.

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Head Start Parent, Family & Community Engagement Framework

US Office of Head Start framework and resources for strengths-based family engagement.

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Engaging Families — How Does Learning Happen?

Ontario Ministry perspective on authentic partnerships with families in early years programs.

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ConnectABILITY — Inclusion Tools & Visuals

Community Living Toronto's toolkit of visuals, social stories, and inclusion supports.

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F-Words in Childhood Disability

CanChild framework reframing disability supports around Function, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future.

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Creating a Responsive Classroom Environment

Head Start ECLKC brief on classroom setup, routines, and relationships that prevent challenging behaviour.

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Practical Strategies for Teachers/Caregivers

Vanderbilt Pyramid Model handout with concrete Tier 1 & 2 classroom strategies.

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Behaviour Support Plan Templates

Free downloadable Pyramid Model behaviour support planning forms and worksheets.

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Guidance and Challenging Behaviour

NAEYC resources on responsive, developmentally appropriate approaches to challenging behaviour.

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CDC Milestone Tracker & Checklists

Free CDC 'Learn the Signs. Act Early.' milestone checklists and app for screening conversations.

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M-CHAT-R/F Autism Screening Tool

Validated Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up — free for clinical use.

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Red Flags Guide for Early Years Professionals

Quick-reference Ontario guide for identifying developmental red flags from birth to age six.

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Special Needs Resourcing — City of Toronto

City of Toronto overview of Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) in licensed child care.

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ConnectABILITY — Practice Tools for Consultants

Ontario resources supporting resource consultants and inclusion facilitators in the field.

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Autism Ontario — Resources & Services

Provincial autism organization with programs, education, and family supports across Ontario.

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Child Development Resource Connection Peel

Peel Region hub for early years professional supports, inclusion, and training.

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Ontario Autism Program

Ontario government hub for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) — services, funding, and family info.

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College of ECE — Public Resources

Ontario professional resources, advisories, and standards information for RECEs and the public.

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Ontario Child Care Provider Information

Government information for providers on licensing, funding, rules, and program requirements.

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O. Reg. 137/15 — Child Care and Early Years Act

Ontario regulation setting standards for licensed child care programs.

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Licensed Child Care Handbook (Ontario)

Ministry of Education handbook outlining requirements for licensed child care operators.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario)

Ontario workplace legislation relevant to child care settings and staff safety.

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Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017

Ontario legislation governing child protection duties, including duty to report.

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Support Planning Chart

Printable Pyramid Model template for mapping behaviour support plan strategies to behaviour function.

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Do2Learn — Free Visuals and Templates

Free printable visuals, schedules, and social scripts for early years and special needs.

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Ontario Child Care Subsidies and Support

Ontario government information about child care subsidies and support for children with special needs.

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Information for Child Care Providers

Ontario provider hub covering licensing, funding, rules, program requirements, and operations.

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Fanshawe College — Early Childhood Education

Fanshawe ECE program overview and student supports.

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Mohawk College — Early Childhood Education

Mohawk ECE program overview and pathways for prospective students.

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Early Childhood Education Program Standard

Ontario program standard outlining vocational learning outcomes for ECE diploma students.

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