A member shall, on making an adverse report on another member, furnish him with a written 
statement of the report at the earliest possible time and not later than three days after making the 
report

(Note: A member that makes an adverse report about another member respecting suspected sexual 
abuse of a student by that other member need not provide him or her with a copy of the report or with any 
information about the report)

COLLEGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

The College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) is a professional self-regulatory body for early 
childhood educators focused on quality and standards in the practice of early childhood education. It is 
the first self-regulatory college for early childhood educators in Canada.

The duties of the College of Early Childhood Educators include:

O Setting registration requirements to ensure that only qualified and competent individuals are 

registered as members;

O Maintaining a public register of early childhood educators;

O Establishing a code of ethics and standards of practice for early childhood educators;

O Investigating complaints from the public about the conduct of its members and, if necessary, 

disciplining members;

O Setting standards of practice that all early childhood educators are accountable to meet; and

O Assuring parents that members of the College will be held accountable for providing a high 

standard of care and early education for children.

QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATION COUNCIL OF ONTARIO (QECO)

QECO was founded in 1969 by OECTA, ETFO and AEFO to provide, and to objectively administer, the 
evaluation of teacher qualifications for salary purposes. Under Program 5, QECO provides a consistent 
plan for teacher salary recognition when specific academic and professional requirements are achieved.

The QECO program of evaluation for salary purposes is unique since it is negotiated by teachers and their 
boards for inclusion in local collective agreements. Teachers’ qualifications are assessed and a QECO 
Statement of Evaluation is provided. QECO Statements of Evaluation are accepted by school boards 
in Ontario for salary category placement purposes. The salaries teachers are paid is a matter which is 
negotiated between teacher bargaining units and their board.

A QECO evaluation may result in one of four category placements: Category A1 through Category A4. 
After receiving a QECO Statement of Evaluation, it is the teacher’s responsibility to submit it to the school 
board for appropriate salary category placement. ETFO members need to be aware of their board’s policy 
around QECO deadlines and to apply early for an evaluation, since the onus is on the teacher to ensure 
he or she meets those deadlines.

It is important for teachers to keep QECO apprised of any additions to their qualifications. They must do this 
by formally completing a QECO application. Members are also reminded to apply regularly for upgrading 
advice that will assist them toward the most expedient route to reach their next QECO salary category.

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