Early childhood educators on PEI are required by the Early Learning and Child Care Board to successfully complete 45 hours of continuing education during every three year period following issuance of the certificate to maintain certification. The ECDA plans over 100 hours of on-going training each year - visit the events page to see what's coming up next!
You submit your hours to the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning. Contact Shelley Blaquiere for further assistance-- smblaquiere@gov.pe.ca or 902-368-6513.
1. Voting power to impact the direction of your organization 2. Reduced rates for conferences, workshops and events 3. Access to 6 hours of specialized, members-only training each year 4. Access to a top-of-the-line group benefits plan including medical, dental, eye care, massage and more 5. Bi-annual glossy print magazine Early Learning Knowledge Exchange magazine delivered to your door 6. Discounts at local retailers including: Owls Hollow - 10% discount Michael's - 15% discount Lawton's Drugs (Health Plan subscribers only) - special pricing on various items when you show your Lawton's card Hearts & Flowers - 10% discount Drs. Hickey, Burke & Associates - 15% discount on retail Island Optical & Eyecare - 15% discount on retail 7. Access to the Resource Library including books, story sacks and photocopier. 8. Exclusive access to members-only section of the ECDA website 9. Opportunity to join the ECDA Board of Directors
A membership with the ECDA is good for one year. The membership year runs from September 10th to September 9th annually.
Membership costs depend on the type of membership category that you fall under. Membership types are outlined here: http://www.ecdaofpei.ca/membership/about.php. If you are not sure what membership type you fall into, please contact our office at 902-368-1866 or at bbell@ecdaofpei.ca
The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI, in partnership with PEI Employee Benefits and Blue Cross, have designed a group dental and health benefits package for ECDA members that is customized to the needs of Early Childhood Educators. The plan includes significant coverage on medical, dental, drugs, vision, foot care, psychologist services, social work, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, travel emergencies, and more. The cost of this top-of-the-line benefits plan remains very affordable due to the large number of participants. To be eligible to participate in our group benefits plan, you must be currently working in a licensed child care centre. We require a minimum of two registered plan members per participating child care centre and they must be current and ongoing members of the ECDA.
If there are any other questions you have please contact us for more information!
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