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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 5.50 professional development training hours.
  • Payment Policy

    To ensure your spot is secured, all Professional Development fees must be paid in full prior to the event. If you are paying individually you are required to pay at the time of registration.

    Exceptions: We allow flexibility for council or board-run centers requiring additional time for check approvals/signatures. Please contact us in advance if this applies to you. Payment is due one week before the event start date.

    *If you are mailing a cheque, please allow a few days ahead of the deadline for it to be received by the ECDA office. Our mailing address is: PO Box 2002, RPO Sherwood, PE C1A 9E3

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    The Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA) reserves the right to use photographs and video recordings taken at ECDA-sponsored events for promotional and educational purposes. By participating, you consent to the use of your image in ECDA publications and digital media.

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  • Refund Policy
    All purchases and sales are final and non-refundable
     
    Exceptions may be made solely at the discretion of management in the event of documented extenuating circumstances. 
     
    Please note that any approved refunds may be subject to a holdback fee of up to 20% to cover non-reimbursable administrative and processing costs.  
Event Details

2026 ECDA Spring Conference: Nurturing Your Pedagogy

The ECDA Board and staff are proud to present our 2026 Spring Conference: Nurturing Your Pedagogy. This event has been thoughtfully developed based on the voices, feedback, and engagement of you, our members!

Whether you are just beginning your career, growing into your leadership, or somewhere in the middle, no matter where you, we are all continually shaping and refining our personal pedagogies. Pedagogy is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we nurture, grow and develop with intention, reflection, and care. It grows through our daily interactions with children, with families, with our colleagues, and through the values and beliefs we bring into this important work.

This conference is an invitation to pause, reflect, and grow together. It is an opportunity to share ideas, challenge our thinking, and deepen our understanding of what it means to support children’s learning and development in ways that are both thoughtful and intentional. It is a chance to step outside of the walls of your centre and find your critical thinking friends, to find your village… to find those who share a pedagogical perspective with you!

We encourage you to take this time to nurture your pedagogy, strengthen your professional voice, and reconnect with the passion that brought you to this sector in the first place.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

 

Schedule:
9:00 - 10:00 -- Morning Breakout Session*
10:15 - 10:45 -- Networking Break
10:45 - 12:00 -- Morning Breakouts Continued
12:00 - 1:15 -- Lunch
1:15 - 2:45 -- Afternoon Breakouts
2:45 - 3:00 -- Networking Break
3:00 - 4:00 -- Afternoon Breakouts Continued

Link to Register: Click Here

*Note: There will not be registration at the Spring Conference. Attendees must head directly to their morning break-out session by 9:00 AM

*Payment is due in full prior to attending. Registration closes on April 25th at Midnight

Preventing Double Payments:

Please confirm with your Director or centre owner whether they will be covering the cost of your conference or membership fees, prior to registering for the conference.

New Refund Policy: All duplicate payments will now be subject to a $20 administration fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Additional Documentation

SC26 Conference Booklet (ENG).pdf