10 Reasons to Choose Quality Early Learning and Child Care

Expert knowledge Early childhood educators are experts in child development and are trained to create inspiring learning environments!
Intentionality Early childhood educators provide your child the gift of time and attention. They will stop and explore the new flowers or jump in the mud puddles with your child.
Young at heart Early childhood educators know how to have fun! They’re not afraid to be silly and laugh with your child; all while nurturing your child’s creativity and helping to build their self-confidence.
Setting limits Every child needs reasonable boundaries, such as no playing ball inside. Early childhood educators set limits and support families in doing the same.
Love of literacy Early childhood educators read and tell stories, sing songs, and do puppet shows to inspire a love of language and to build early literacy skills.
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Confidence boost Early childhood educators provide safe opportunities for your child to be independent and to become confident in their personality and decision making skills.
Inspired learning Early childhood educators ask open-ended questions to inspire creative thought and curiosity, to encourage children to explore, and to make learning fun.
Life skills Early childhood educators use their expertise to develop programs that use play as a tool for teaching math, literacy, science and essential life skills that last for life!
Making friends Early childhood educators are educated to appropriately support children to gain social skills, which are so important in making friends and developing positive relationships!
Helping hand Everyone gets stumped by parenting from time to time - juggling schedules, demands, and behaviours. When it gets tough and you need someone to talk to, reach out to your child’s early childhood educator!
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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 12.00 professional development training hours.

Payment Policy:

The ECDA's payment policy for all Professional Development is that fees must be paid prior to attending*. The final date to make your payment is one week prior to the start date of the event, unless otherwise communicated (i.e. council or board run centres for cheque approval/signature, would be the exceptions). If payment is not received, before the event payment deadline, you will not be permitted to attend.

In the past, exceptions have been made by the ECDA, but with our growing membership, it has become increasingly difficult to manage. We thank you for your understanding and your commitment to your ongoing Professional Development. The ECDA.

*If you are mailing a cheque, please be aware you should allow a few days ahead of the deadline for it to be received by the ECDA office.

Media Disclaimer:

The Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by the ECDA, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. The ECDA may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the ECDA. Any person desiring not to have their photo taken or distributed must contact the ECDA in writing requesting that his/her image not be distributed.

Refund Policy:

Please be aware that to receive a full refund of your registration fees, notice must be provided to the ECDA, via email, 2 weeks prior to the start date of the event. Beyond that, to receive a 50% refund of fees for a cancelled registration, appropriate documentation ie, doctor's certificate or such must be provided.
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2016 ECDA Fall Conference

  • Sessions

  • Opening Remarks
    October 27, 2016 8:45 AM

    Opening Keynote
    October 27, 2016 11:00 AM

    1A
    October 27, 2016 1:30 PM

    1B
    October 27, 2016 1:30 PM

    1C
    October 27, 2016 1:30 PM

    1D
    October 27, 2016 1:30 PM

    1E
    October 27, 2016 1:30 PM

    1F
    October 27, 2016 1:30 PM

    2A
    October 28, 2016 8:30 AM

    2B
    October 28, 2016 8:30 AM

    2C
    October 28, 2016 8:30 AM

    2D
    October 28, 2016 8:30 AM

    2E
    October 28, 2016 8:30 AM

    2F
    October 28, 2016 8:30 AM

    3A
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    3B
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    3C
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    3D
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    3E
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    3F
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    3G
    October 28, 2016 10:30 AM

    Panel
    October 28, 2016 1:00 PM

    Closing Keynote
    October 28, 2016 2:30 PM

Registration for this event is now closed. 

The 2016 ECDA Fall Conference is being held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on October 27th & 28th! Once again we have confirmed some very exciting and talented speakers to join us over two days of learning, growing, and networking.

The conference will be focused on the topic of guidance. Every early childhood educator has asked themselves “Why does this child behave this way?” “What can I do to change this behavior?” or proclaimed “Nothing Works!” 

The world around us is moving at a hyper speed. Schedules, expectations, demands, abilities, and trauma are only some of the challenges that can knock us off course. Children are as impacted by life’s stress as adults. More and more often we hear early childhood educators discussing the challenging behavior they encounter within their classrooms. Educators want to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of what to consider to prevent challenging behavior and also to support children to develop healthy relationships and social emotional skills.

Throughout this conference, participants will have the opportunity to explore the matters of challenging behavior, self regulation, nurturing healthy relationships, social and emotional skills, working in partnership with families, and creating opportunities for children to be successful! 

The ECDA would like to acknowledge our major sponsorship partner for the 2016 ECDA Fall Conference, Dairy Farmers of Canada, who have helped to make this event possible.


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - Times and details may change.
Pre-conference Day - Wednesday October 26

Fall Conference Day 1 - Thursday October 27 
8:00 - 8:45AM - Registration and tradeshow
8:45 - 9:00AM - Opening Remarks
9:00 - 10:30AM - Image of the Child with Sonya Hooper
10:30 - 11:00AM - Nutrition break (sponsored by the Debbie Phillips & Associates Inc - The Co-operators Cornwall) and tradeshow 
11:00 - 12:30 - Opening Keynote: Beyond Survival: The importance of being resilient when working with young children with Barbara Kaiser
12:30 - 1:30PM - Lunch (provided) and tradeshow
1:30 - 4:30PM - Breakout sessions 1A-F
4:30 - 6:00PM - Evening Social with various facilitators (sponsored by PEI Employee Benefits Agency & Manulife)

Fall Conference Day 2 - Friday October 28 
8:00 - 8:30AM - Registration
8:30 - 10:00AM - Breakout sessions 2A-F
10:00 - 10:30AM - Nutrition break (provided) and tradeshow 
10:30 - 12:00PM - Breakout sessions 3A-G
12:00 - 1:00PM - Lunch (provided) and tradeshow
1:00 - 2:30PM - Panel Discussion with expert panelists (Barbara Kaiser, educator & author; Elizabeth Jeffery, educator & Conscious Disipline facilitator; Dr. Katherine Bigsby, pediatrician; Michelle Moffat, SLP)
2:30 - 4:00PM - Closing Keynote: Lighten Up! Humor is FUNdamental to providing Quality Care to Young Children with Paul McGhee

 

REGISTRATION
Early Bird deadline is September 16th. 
Registration deadline is October 12th. 
Pricing details outlined in right side bar.
Click on the sessions below to read a full description.
Download the document below for a printable booklet of conference details.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations for the Fall Conference can be booked at a special rate for conference participants at The Hotel on Pownal, 146 Pownal St., Charlottetown

  • Reserve your room under the ‘Early Childhood Development Association' block for reduced rates for the nights of Wednesday October 26th and Thursday October 27th. 
  • $119/night – double-doubles, single doubles, single king, and single queen rooms 
  • Includes: 
    • Free parking 
    • Breakfast daily 
    • Complimentary Guest Cocktail Reception each weeknight 
    • Wireless, high-speed Fibre-op internet 
    • Complimentary coffee, tea, and treats throughout the day. 
  • To reserve call 902-436-2295 or 1-800-265-5551  

Refund Policy:
**Please be aware that to receive a full refund of your registration fees, notice must be provided to the ECDA, via email, 2 weeks prior to the start date of the event. Beyond that, to receive a 50% refund of fees for a cancelled registration, appropriate documentation ie, doctor's certificate or such must be provided.**

Media Disclaimer:

*The Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by the ECDA, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video.  The ECDA may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the ECDA.   Any person desiring not to have their photo taken or distributed must contact the ECDA in writing requesting that his/her image not be distributed.*

 

 

Additional Documentation

2016 Fall Conference Information Booklet