May 1st, 2015 - “The Early Years: Laying the Foundations for Life” 

In collaboration with the Early Years Education Ontario Network (EYEON), the Association of Educational Researchers of Ontario (AERO) hosted an exciting professional learning opportunity.  Please see below for presentation information. 

Jim Grieve, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Early Learning Division at the Ontario Ministry of Education & Dr. Laurie McNelles, Ministry of Education, Early Years Division
The Science of Full Day Kindergarten 

Dr. Ruth Childs, Susan Elgie, Dr. Nina Bascia, Jayme Herman, OISE University of Toronto
Asking the Big Questions in Early Years Education Research: What do we want to know? How will we find out?
Big Questions Analysis and Summary 

Dr. John Cairney, McMaster University
Re-thinking Screening Approaches in the Early Years:From Structure to Process 

Dr. Kim Houtmeyers, Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services
Supporting the Mental Health of Children in Kindergarten and the Primary Grades 

Dr. Janette Pelletier and Dr. Eric Jackman, Institute of Child Study , OISE, University of Toronto:
Critical Friends Reflections