ARCQESupport ServicesLINK Program

LINK Program

Assistance for programs that require support with meeting regulatory requirements.

  • Quality Enhancement

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Support is available at no cost to you!

LINK provides 40 hours of coach support over 4 – 6 months to observe educators, review program’s progress, and provide further actions, recommendations and strategies. This provincial initiative offers sponsored support to programs at no cost.

Critical areas for support are:

  1. Effective Supervision
  2. Child-Staff Ratios
  3. Staff Qualifications
  4. Child Guidance
  5. Meeting the Developmental Needs of Children
  6. Responsive Environment

The support process includes:

  • Initial Coach meeting
  • Observation and Analysis
  • Development of Action Plan
  • Service Support Delivery (Coaching Visits)
  • Final Review & Recommendations
  • Completion of a Service Review

Eligibility

To qualify for sponsored support, the programs are referred to ARCQE by their regional licensing officer or the Ministry of Education and Childcare or through the online access to the self-referral application form found below for all licensed child care programs in Alberta who may be seeking coaching support in this area of work.

Participating programs must them commit to the following:

  • Attend a pre-service orientation meeting.
  • Support hours completed within the established timelines.
  • Competition of all action plan items.
  • Participation in pre and post evaluation processes.

Learn More by Exploring the Child Care Licensing Handbook

Explore the Handbook

Registration

Program Address(Required)
Name of Contact Person(Required)
In which of these priority areas do you believe your program needs LINK support? (select all that apply)(Required)
To be successful, programs need to allow on-site coaching, observations and one-on-one and/or group learning sessions. Would your program be prepared to participate fully in this program?
Do your educators have access to internet and/or computer equipment to support their on-site and occasional virtual learning?