Play based activities to build strength & confidence
Introducing ARCQEtivity!
The ARCQEtivities portal creates a world of fun for you and your family with a wide range of hands-on activities designed to spark growth through play. As your go-to platform for supporting every aspect of children's development, ARCQEtivity offers 927 unique play experiences that you can use at home or on the go.
Launched on November 14, 2024, this free digital resource is designed to assist anyone involved in child development. Dive into a world of creativity and learning with ARCQEtivity today!
How We Help
ARCQE offers a wide range of Support Services and Professional Learning opportunities to support your learning journey. Explore the options below to take your Early Learning and Care Service knowledge to new heights.
Childhood Development
Explore how ARCQE’s delivery of The Ages and Stages Questionnaires help early learning and care providers evaluate children’s developmental and social-emotional progress from birth to age six.
Learn MoreEquity, Diversity & Inclusion
Learn to incorporate culturally diverse teachings in early education settings to create a foundation for children to become respectful, empathetic, and globally minded individuals.
Learn MoreProgramming & Curriculum
Explore the projects and supports to guide your implementation of the Flight Program: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.
Learn MoreQuality Enhancement
Explore how ARCQE can assist programs that need help meeting regulation. Programs are designed to meet program operators’ and educators’ regulatory compliance needs.
Learn MoreProfessional Learning
ARCQE provides various Professional Learning opportunities for Early Childhood Professionals through both on-site, and affiliate training options.
Learn MoreSuccess Stories
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Learning Series Participant
“With the help of this learning series, I improved the way I am writing my learning stories and preparing responsive environments for children. It boosts my confidence as an early childhood educator. I am thankful that ARCQE has these kinds of learning series for educators.”
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Supported Educator
“For me personally, coming into a brand-new program was intimidating, but having the ASQ tools already integrated into the program helped me feel more confident in my role. The coaches have been incredibly supportive, and their encouragement has helped me grow professionally. I feel much more equipped to have meaningful conversations with families and better understand where children are developmentally.”
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Pedagogical Leader
“I feel empowered by the compassionate leadership and the numerous growth opportunities highlighted at the event & our shared vision.”
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Supported Educator
“What I’ve learned through the program is how to have meaningful and sometimes difficult conversations with parents. It’s not easy, but the training and resources have given me the tools to navigate these discussions with confidence and empathy. That’s been one of the biggest ways I’ve grown as an educator.”
Partner Programs
Explore ARCQE’s collaborative network of partners.
Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta
The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) has developed an online course to make Brain Story science available to professionals and the public. Brain Story Certification is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its consequences for lifelong health. The course is also designed for professionals seeking certification in a wide range of fields. After completing the Brain Story Certification, ECEs can register to participate in sessions facilitated by the Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement designed specifically for ECEs to connect the theory and ideas presented in the Brain Story to their daily practice, interactions, and relationships with children and families.
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Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Registered Dietitians
Delivered in partnership with ARCQE the Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Registered Dietitians offer Early Childhood Educators the opportunity to build knowledge and confidence in early childhood nutrition! Discover how with Nourishing Beginnings, a free online program designed specifically for early learning and child care (ELCC) professionals. The program offers helpful information on how to feed toddlers and preschoolers and how to engage children in learning about food. Each module aligns with Flight and has been developed with leaders in ELCC and nutrition education.
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Policy Wise for Children & Families
Policy Wise for Children & Families offers the Spark Mentorship Program is a companion support service developed by ARCQE to work directly with programs in implementing and applying the Policy Wise Spark Guide strategies. Cultural Partners collaborate with Program Leaders to recognize and respond to the rich cultural diversity in their programs and communities.
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Health Canada’s Environmental Health Program
The Environmental Health Awareness and Learning Toolkit (EHALT) offers sessions that will inform ECEs about chemicals and pollutants in the environment and their potential adverse impacts on human health, especially for children in their care, and what actions can be taken to protect the health and safety of these children. This series will increase awareness about environmental health risks and mitigation strategies to communities within Alberta. As a result, knowledge gained by ECEs will be transferred to children in their care as well as their families, including vulnerable populations such as expecting parents and indigenous populations.
Explore the ProgramGuiding Practice to Enhance Programs
ARCQE offers a wide range of professional learning opportunities and services to guide continuous quality improvement.
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