Why is RTBP being implemented?

• Quality early learning and child care is a major priority in Peel
• RTBP is a well-researched, Canadian initiative that builds on strengths and supports the quality of early learning and child care programs in our community
• RTBP provides the opportunity for community members in Peel to work together and improve early learning and child care for all children
• Everyone benefits

Raising the Bar in Peel Information

• Programs voluntarily participate in the accreditation process yearly
• All programs receive a participation certificate regardless of their level and these certificates can be posted on site
• Programs that meet the requirements will receive a certificate indicating which level they have achieved - Bronze, Silver or Gold.

Raising the Bar in Peel Participation Benefits

Mentoring

Opportunity for mentorship and support from other early learning and care programs.

Networking meetings throughout the year to assist with completing the requirements for RTBP.

Professional Development

Train the Trainer Setting the Stage for Successful Behaviour - 3 day session.

Various sessions available throughout the year at a reduced fee for RTBP participants.

Reduced registration fee for annual Life Long Learning conference.

Certicates provided at all sessions.

Membership

Membership to Child Development Resource Connection Peel.

Marketing

Website - all RTBP programs are listed.  Information available for parents and professionals.

Brochures and bookmarks for current and perspective clients.

Resources

Resource library materials available.

Resources shared at networking meetings and through email.

Peer Review Day

Peer reviewers are volunteers from RTBP participating programs who commit to 1 or 2 days for reviewing the RTBP program profile binders.  These peer reviewers sign a Code Of Ethics and Confidentiality form annually.

Peer review is seen as a mentoring opportunity and experienced peer reviewers are paired with first timers. A peer veview committee reviews the applications and comfirmation letters are sent out to successful applicants.

Peer Review Brochure

Master Binder Submission

Master binder submissions are used for multi-site programs and agencies.  Each section in the program profile binder states whether or not that section can be submitted as part of a master binder submission.  For example - Section 8:  Policies and Procedures.