ARCQESupport ServicesPedagogical Partner Support

Pedagogical Partner Support

This project connects you with a partner to support your program’s exploration of Flight and how concepts fit into your daily practice.

  • Programming & Curriculum

Role of the Pedagogical Partner

Pedagogical Partners (PPs) are Early Childhood Leaders contracted by ARCQE who work alongside educators and administrators to guide and support each program’s unique Flight journey. They can support programs in a wide variety of areas related to Flight’s core concepts such as image of the child, dispositions to learn, and creating responsive environments. The Flight Framework builds educator capacity and contributes to ensuring quality care and responsive programming for children and families.

Working alongside educators and administrators on their unique Flight journey.

Educators meeting to collaborate on program improvements

Delivery

Partners will work in person and virtually with each program over three years. Partners will initially connect with the program leader to build a relationship and identify the unique needs of their program. Alongside the program leader, the PP will identify educators with a foundational knowledge of Flight, supporting them as they apply their theoretical knowledge to practice. These educators will become the program’s “core team”.

For the first two years of support, the PP will spend four hours per month guiding the core team’s exploration of Flight through observation, dialogue, and reflection. The third and final year programs will receive eight hours of support from their PP to develop a Professional Learning Plan to guide them in continuing their Flight practices independently.

Practice-Based Continuous Learning Opportunities

Programs that have engaged in Pedagogical Partner Support are also invited to join Practice-based Learning Communities (PLCs) each year to connect with a community of co-learners to support ongoing learning.

Funding

Pedagogical Partner Support is a ministry-sponsored initiative provided at no cost to programs to support the learning and implementation of Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.

Eligibility

Who is eligible for Pedagogical Partner Support? 

Please review to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.

  • Must be a licensed program in Alberta. 
  • Requests must be submitted by a program administrator. 
  • Program willingness and ability to facilitate time for the partner to meet with educators. 
  • It is recommended that a minimum of one educator is enrolled in or has completed at least one of the following: 
    • ECDV 0100 (MacEwan University’s Flight course) 
    • Supporting Curriculum Practice (ARCQE learning series)
    • Leading Through a Pedagogical Lens (ARCQE learning series)

Getting Matched

What can you expect after submitting your request for Pedagogical Partner Support?

  • After submitting your Pedagogical Partner Support Service Request Form, a Curriculum Framework Supports Project Coordinator will contact you to review your submission and answer any questions you may have.
  • The Project Coordinator will then match you with a Pedagogical Partner in your region based on the unique needs and interests of your program.
  • Once you have been matched you will receive an email with a welcome letter and your Pedagogical Partner’s contact information. 
  • You and your Pedagogical Partner will then schedule your first meeting where you will review and sign the Project Service Agreement and begin your Flight journey together. 

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Pedagogical Partner Support Service Request Form

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Program Address*
Contact Person*
Is your program a Francophone agency requiring bilingual PP Support?
How did you hear of Pedagogical Partner Support for programs? (Check all that apply)*
Which aspects of Pedagogical Partner (PP) support are you interested in for your program? Check all that apply:*
Which supports/resources does your program currently provide or would be willing and able to implement? Check all that apply
Which Flight concepts are you most interested in for your program at this time? Check all that apply
Is your program currently receiving any other support from ARCQE?