Quebec Association of Educators

QAE Quebec Association of Educators

It is the spring of 2008 and as we prepare for a busy spring, let us remember that next year will be the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the Quebec Association of
Educators. We would like some ideas from the membership of ways to celebrate this great achievement.

This year the Association will also be working on providing the membership with an opportunity to celebrate with a Holiday/Christmas party. The idea came out of giving Child
and Youth Care workers the opportunity to get together, meet fellow educators and recognize our own for their accomplishments.

The annual Educator Awards for Excellence in Practice and Commitment To The Field will now be presented during the holiday party. We would like to inform you that the
Nominee forms are presently available, with September 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm as the date and time to submit these forms to the Q.A.E., c/o Tony Maciocia @ 6 Weredale.

In May 2008 the Q.A.E will once again be co-sponsoring their conference with the C.C.C. The theme is "Communication, Understanding and Partnership". Bill 83 and it
implications for practitioners in the field of child and youth care will be a possible focus topic. Be on the look out for more detailed information.

The Canadian Council continues their efforts to maintain and promote the field of Child and Youth Care. They have prepared a manual on how to start an association. The
next National Conference is scheduled for this fall in P.E.I. This will be followed by the International Conference in Florida from May 26 to 29, 2009 and the Manitoba
conference in 2010. Members can go to the websites for more information.

Nominations are being accepted for the National Child and Youth Care Award; please think of your co-workers that are deserving of this award. You can get further
information on the Council's website as well.

The Association is working for the members; we have reached a critical point in the service to members with the addition of Bill 50 (see updated information on front cover).
We continue to have an increase in membership and the goals for the future will continue to advocate and promote the profession. Remember to take up the open invitation
to the monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 6 Weredale.

Phillip Alleyne
President, Q.A.E.
phillip_alleyne@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

QAE Code of Ethics - Preamble

This code is based on fundamental values that are generic among the helping professions. By promoting the full
development of a child's potential through their life span, there is the recognition that Child Care and Youth Care
Practitioners work to ensure that the total need of each child in his/her care are met. This begins with the belief in
the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each individual and the commitment to increasing a youngster's
understanding of himself and others. It acknowledges that practice is carried out in the context of employer or
employing organization.

The helping professional uses his/her SELF to assure growth, promoting and enhanced
problem-solving experiences for individual children, their families and client group. The
professional engages with others, understanding that social life is a PROCESS that views human
growth and development as dynamic, challenging, evolving and strengthening experience for all.

Varda Mann-Feder was
also recognized for her
work as editor of the
Journal of Child and Youth
Care Work.

Tony Maciocia thanking the
ACYCP President David
Thomas for his recognition of
all the work Tony has done for
the International Child and
Youth Care Conferences over
the years.

The socio-legal framework pertaining to all residents of Quebec, in conjunction with professional
values, enables the practitioner to work with and to serve; clients, families, employers, colleagues,
community, society and the profession.

As workers in the Child and Youth Care Network, practice is sanctioned by Quebec society through
the reserved title "Educator" ("Child and Youth Care Worker"). Practice is founded on a body of
knowledge and systematic theory with ongoing research which is expressed through regional,
national and international Child and Youth Care publications, journals and conferences.
Preparation and training is established through Le Ministére de l=Éducation du Québec and spans
the educational system at local CEGEPS, at undergraduate and graduate levels both nationally, and
internationally. Students must complete the practical training or "Stage" component under
professional supervision as required within the curricula of the teaching institutions. Employment
(practice) necessitates the assurance of ongoing clinical supervision and a strengthening
competency consistent with the newest knowledge, understanding and methodologies. This
recognizes changing individual and family needs in the context of an evolving community within a
dynamic society.

L'Association des Éducateurs et des Éducatrices du Québec/Quebec Association of Educators is
committed to ensuring ethical practice as stated in this Code. The framework and directives of Le
Ministére de la Santé et des Services Sociaux and Le Ministére de l'Éducation set the practice
parameters. The Association advocates for certification of practitioners through the accreditation of
this professional body by l'Office des Professions du Québec. This will affirm quality, integrity and
professionalism in the ethical fulfillment of the role and function of the Child Care and Youth Care
Practitioner/Educator who practices in Québec.

Newsletters

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November 2007

You may now download and print a copy of the
more recent Newsletters. You will need an
Acrobat Reader in order to do this, available
through the link provided above.

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The 14th National Child and Youth Care Conference held in Montreal in October was one of the most significant to date. That is due
to the Quebec Association of Educators partnering with the French speaking child and youth care associations of the province and
the Association of Child and Youth Care Practice to stage the 8th International Child and Youth Care Conference. The conference
drew a historic 1600 plus registration, an unheard of number when typically conferences draw 400-800 registrants. The opportunity
created for sharing and networking was unprecedented and hopefully will change the constitution of the field for years to come with
greater dialogue and collaboration.

Much of the credit for the success of the event goes to Tony Maciocia, Executive Director of the QAE for striking the partnerships and
then guiding the planning committee through incredible challenges including the bankruptcy of the initial conference promoter. That
it came together at all was remarkable. The next International will be held in Fort Lauderdale in 2009

The QAE also hosted the annual meetings of the Council and the ACYCP at the Batshaw Child and Family Services centre in
Weredale Park. Association President, Phillip Alleyne was a fabulous host and airport arrivals coordinator. His work and that of his
colleagues to make the Montreal experience the best it could be will stand out for people looking back on this event. His patience
and attention to detail was remarkable. Unfortunately, these commitments took him away from the meeting itself (as is often the
case for meeting hosts) and his presence was missed.

Tony Maciocia, Executive Director QAE and Phillip
Alleyene, President QAE

The Council meetings were interrupted by flight delays and other distractions but some good work was done. New representatives
from Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia were welcomed. Decisions were taken to publish a newsletter once again and
to hold tell-conferences to meet more often.

Certainly, the most popular outcome of the meeting was to strike a award which was named Beyond Borders and invite the ACYCP to
share in recognizing the work of Thom Garfat and Brian Gannon, the editors of CYC-net for creating and maintaining what has become
the central online international resource for the profession. A donation went along with the award and this is probably a good a place
as any, to ask our members to support the site with a personal donation to help underwrite its costs and keep it free to all visitors. The
Editors are holding off taking the subscription route which would finance the site but restrict its content for guests, many of whom are
students. This is a familiar syndrome in the child and youth care association movement itself that deserves the basic consideration
toward those who do the work to support that work.

The Council has accepted to be a co-host for the next International Conference to take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2009.