Event Details

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Conferences

This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 11.00 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.

Event Details

2025 Fall Conference: Rooted in Care

The ECDA team and board are excited to present your 2025 Fall Conference: Rooted in Care!

This year, we’re introducing a brand-new format for the Fall Conference! Instead of being hosted in a school, this year’s conference has been reimagined to better serve our growing membership and provide a richer, more inspiring learning environment. On Day One, the entire group will gather at the Eastlink Centre for what we’re calling our Keynote Experience, a day dedicated to hearing from thought-provoking speakers, including Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Jessica Janzen, guest speaker Lucas Arsenault, and more! On Day Two, participants will take part in a Breakout Experience, where you’ll select one of 14 unique breakout streams. Each Breakout Experience is designed with paired morning and afternoon sessions held close together, so you can immerse yourself in meaningful topics without needing major travel between venues. This new approach is built from your feedback, and we can’t wait for you to experience it!

Please see the conference booklet attached below for a full breakdown of the event and Breakout Experience descriptions.

Registration closes on November 1st. Payment is due in full at the time of registering, or if your centre is paying no later than November 1st!

Registration for the 2025 Fall Conference: Rooted in Care is now open, again! We’re pleased to share that this registration process is hosted securely through Zeffy, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone!

Please read the instructions below carefully to ensure a smooth registration process:

Choose only one Breakout Experience
Each attendee must select one Breakout Experience during registration. All Breakout Experience tickets include access to the main Conference Experience.
Is your centre paying for registration?
If your centre is covering your conference registration, use the code Centre2025 at checkout. No payment information will be required. Please be sure to select “Check” to apply the discount code. If applied correctly, no payment information will be required.
Donations to Zeffy
Zeffy is free to use and operates on donations. You do not need to donate to complete your registration. Select “Other” and set your donation amount to $0 before finalizing checkout.
Trouble registering for your selected session?
If you’re unable to complete checkout, it’s likely that your selected session is now full. Please refresh the registration page and select a different Breakout Experience. Spaces are not held until checkout is fully completed.
Refresh the selection page to see updated ticket availability
DO NOT PAY with pre-authorized debit (PAD). The processing time is up to 10 days and does not guarantee your seat selection!

CLICK HERE to register for the 2025 ECDA of PEI Fall Conference: Rooted in Care!

What is Zeffy?
Zeffy is a free event platform for not-for-profit organizations across North America. It was introduced to us by our colleagues at GRIT (Getting Ready for Inclusion Today) in Alberta, who have successfully used the platform for their own events and campaigns.

Additional Documentation

ECDA - FC - 25 - Main Booklet - Rooted In Care.pdf