We’re proud to share that the Guiding Principles for Ethical Practice in Early Childhood Education in Alberta is now available for download on our website.
This work has been shaped alongside educators, students, and sector partners, reflecting our shared commitments to ethical practice.
Ethical practice lives in the choices we make, the values we hold, and the way we care and respond.
The Guiding Principles were designed to support reflection, dialogue, and ethical decision-making in ECE.
They may be used to:
- Reflect on your own practice and experiences
- Guide conversations within teams or professional communities
- Support ethical decision-making in complex situations
- Strengthen connections between daily practice and broader professional values
The principles are not a checklist and are not intended to be applied in a one-size-fits-all way. They are meant to be revisited, interpreted, and explored within the context of your own relationships, environments, and experiences.
In support of the Guiding Principles, we are developing a collection of real examples and scenarios from educators across Alberta, highlighting how these principles are lived out in everyday moments.
We invite you to contribute:
- a moment from your practice
- a reflection or short scenario
- an example of a decision, interaction, or experience
Your submission could be an experience that is resolved, or something you are still working through. Remember, there is no “perfect” contribution; we are looking for real-world scenarios.
Click here for sample submissions and more information.
This work is only made possible by AECEA members. If you’d like to support more work like this, consider becoming a member.