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.

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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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Fall Conference

The 2018 ECDA Fall Conference is being held at both Confederation Centre of the Arts and Murphy's Community Center in Charlottetown on November 8th & 9th! Once again we have confirmed some very exciting and talented speakers to join us over two days of learning, growing, and networking; including opening keynote speaker Marc Battle.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Working with exceptional children, families, and educators co-creating high quality early learning environments." Our programming is reflective of universal inclusivity and diversity, and includes engaging speakers.

From the opening keynote, to the breakout sessions, to discussions over lunch with your colleagues, and coming to an end with the closing keynote, this conference will build on your specialized bank of knowledge and enhance the future of your practice!

Regardless of which sessions you attend, the expertise of the facilitators will revitalize your passion for your work in the field of early childhood care and education. Thank you for attending the 2018 ECDA Fall Conference–the knowledge you gain enriches the futures of the families and children in your care!

Mark your calendar and get excited for another uplifting, inspiring conference with PEI's ELCC field!

The ECDA would like to acknowledge our major sponsorship partner for the 2018 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 for Directors - Wednesday, November 7 - REGISTER HERE

Free evening social Thursday, November 8 - REGISTATION REQUIRED FOR NUMBERS - REGISTER HERE

Fall Conference Day 1 - Thursday, November 8 (6 PD Hours)

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Registration

9:00 am - 9:00 am

Opening Remarks

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Opening Keynote, Marc Battle

10:30 am - 11:00

Nutrition Break

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Plenary Session, Rebecca Parlakian

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch will be your responsibility

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Sessions 1A-H

4:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Afternoon Social & Awards Banquet

November 9th: Conference Day 2 (6 PD hours)

7:45 am - 8:30 am

Registration

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sessions 2A-G – Part 1

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nutrition Break

10:45 am - 12:15 pm

Sessions 2A-G – Part 2

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch (Provided)

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Address by Minister Brown

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Comedic Relief, Patrick Ledwell

2:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Closing Keynote, Marc Battle

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Closing Remarks, Sonya Hooper

CCA – Confederation Centre of the Arts | MCC – Murphy’s Community Centre

REGISTRATION
Early Bird deadline is September 18th. 
Registration deadline is October 5th. 
Pricing details outlined in the right sidebar.
Click on the sessions below to read a full description.
Download the document below for a printable booklet of conference details.

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