Early Years Professionals

Professional Learning

• The Children's Services Division provides professional learning opportunities to promote and enhance capacity to continue to provide high quality child care and early years programs.
• Representing the Stratford, St. Marys & Perth County, the Professional Learning Community provides accessible, valuable resources and learning opportunities for child care professionals.
• Opportunities may include:
• • Workshops and training sessions
  • Communities of practice
  • Sector updates tied to new legislation, guidance, and pedagogy

Current Events

• Come back soon for a list of upcoming events.

Special Needs Resourcing – Information for Educators

• Resource Consultants support the inclusion of children with special needs under the age of 13 in licensed child care, camps and recreation, and EarlyON programs.
• The resource consultant program supports educator capacity to address the needs of all children and to foster inclusive practices so that all children can participate meaningfully.
• Referrals to the Resource Consultants can be made by educators for children enrolled in licensed child care by completing the Referral to the City of Stratford’s Special Needs Resourcing Program.