







| QAE Quebec Association of Educators |
| As you will read in my article entitled “To Be Posted” (see page 3, PDF newsletter, see below), the future of the role played by Educators as we know it today, is in jeopardy (is in danger). During the last 25 years the role of the Educator has evolved from one of glorified babysitter/custodian, to that of clinician/professional. Professionals who make clinical decisions based on their observations, who make therapeutic intervention plans with children and families and who then carry out the interventions defined in those plans. Bill 21 as it stands would set the Educator's functions back to 25 years. This Bill will have a major impact at Batshaw Youth and Family Centres (the largest educator employer) and other institutions that depend on the Educators. The QAE has joined with other groups who represent Educators. Melanie Fournier, as QAE Vice- President and I, as President have been participating in meetings with the «Regroupement québécois des associations professionnelles de l’éducation spécialisée» and are in the process of informing the government about the realities of the role of the Educator in the hope of making changes to this Bill before it becomes Law. We congratulate Tony Maciocia, one of the founders of the QAE, on having been the recipient of the Manny Batshaw Award this year. As some of you are well aware Tony has always believed in the value of the Educator role in the field of child and youth care. Over the years Tony has played an important role throughout Canada and the USA organizing and participating in a wide range of activities and conferences associated with child and youth care work. This award to Tony was well merited and we are proud that he was honored for his achievements in this area. QAE board meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 Weredale Park, Room # 168. These meetings are open to all members and non-members. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, their families and friends a safe and pleasant holidays. Roger Fortin, President Quebec Association of Educators |
| 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. |
| Join the QAE: Simply click on the following: Demande D'Adhesion or Membership Application |



