Events

Medication administration The presentation will review the importance of the 10 Rs when giving medication to residence, and although so discuss the difference between and versus drug reactions and drug allergies Review of insulin products and administration, using syringes or insulin pens, as well as inhalers We will review the different types of insulin and how long it takes for them to work and how long they last as well as storage requirements and how to best use pre-filled or cartridges for insulin pens, focusing on technique. A brief overview of inhalers.   Facilitator Bio: Allan Greene B.Sc/Pharm., R. Ph.,  Manager, Healthcare Collaboration and  Stakeholder Partnerships Murphy's Pharmacy:  At Murphy’s Pharmacies, we are committed to building healthier communities. We are proud to offer health presentations to workplaces and community organizations. Our team of health professionals can present on a variety of topics.   A reminder as this is a free session, ECDA has a payment policy for this-- Failure to attend will result in a $20 Admin fee being applied to your account, and you must pay this prior to attending any future free sessions. This policy has been implemented due to many no-shows at events. We value our facilitators and their time, and we often have to cap session capacity so not showing up for an event impacts others who may have wanted to attend. 

“Courageous conversations mean having the courage to show up when you can’t control the outcome.” ~ Brené Brown The ECDA is excited to host ECE Sharing and Networking sessions. These are open door meetings that welcome anyone working as a front-line educator. These meetings will provide space to gather with other early childhood educators to share what is on your heart or to seek support. The meetings are a place to listen, provide encouragement, share resources, and connect with your colleagues across the province. We would love to welcome at least one ECE from every Island centre to the network, and we realize some meeting dates will work better than others - so come when you can! The agenda for these sessions will be very flexible and will build over time based on the interest of those participating. Recently we have discussed things such as Dual Language Learners, Behaviours, PD wishes and many other! Come join us this month to see what comes up:) Registration for network meetings is required. This meeting will run with a minimum of 4 participants. These will be held once a month, so come when you can! Based on feedback we have flipped these to be entirely virtual:)

The School Age Supervisor's Network Meeting will take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Based on your feedback, we're now offering a hybrid option for this session. This network is open to all supervisors, directors, and administrators of licensed school-age programs. Our goal is to foster open conversation and collaboration to improve quality practices related to human resources, policies, pedagogy, and leadership. We welcome you to attend as you are, whenever you can, if you are in a supervisor position. During each meeting, we will share insights, support one another in our professional and pedagogical roles, delve into topics of interest and current trends, and address daily practices. Together, we will focus on solutions and engage in lively, respectful discussions. We would love to see representatives from every school-age center as we continue to support each other. Please feel free to bring a colleague—we look forward to meeting you or welcoming you back.

We have two options to choose from, be sure to connect with your centre leadership to ensure you are choosing the right fit for your team! A legislative change to the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires at least one employee in a Child Care Centre to be on-site at all times with Standard First Aid. The Early Learning and Child Care Act states that certification requirements for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) mandate at least Emergency First Aid. Because every facility operates differently, the choice is up to each centre on what coverage looks like for their specific team and how to staff accordingly for full compliance. To help you build the right schedule for your facility, we are offering a flexible training with options tailored to your needs: Basic (Emergency) - 3 hours online - 3.5 hours in person (9:00am-12:30pm) Intermediate (Standard) - 4 hours online - 7 hours in person (9:00am-4:00pm)   Please note that both Basic (Emergency) and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid courses includes a required online module that must be completed prior to attending the in-person session.  By registering for this session, you are agreeing to complete this online material. We highly recommend starting the online portion as soon as you receive access to the material from Life Start Charlottetown. Registration Deadline: Registration and payment will close on ONE WEEK OUT at 11:59 PM to ensure all participants have adequate time to complete the online coursework. Important Attendance Policy: The online material must be fully completed by 9:00 AM on the day of the in-person session.  If your online portion is incomplete at this time, you will not be permitted to attend the session and will be asked to leave. No refunds will be issued for those dismissed due to incomplete online material.   All payments must be made in full no later than September 18th, 2026. Please be advised-- there is a minimum number of 10 people to have the training. Please include the full name for whom the payment is for and the type of first aid training you've registered for Basic or Intermediate :) No PD hours are associated with this training.     Bio:  Life Start is an approved training provider founded by Khryspn Jensen, with an ambition to challenge convention in the first aid training world.

Join us to discuss the science behind the benefits of risky play, how risky play impacts literacy and learning, and how access to active outdoor play is essential for healthy child development.    Facilitator Bio:  Bookmates Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on the development, training and delivery of family literacy and learning programs.   Participation and Free Session Policy: A reminder as this is a free session, ECDA has a payment policy for this-- Failure to attend will result in a $20 Admin fee being applied to your account, and you must pay this prior to attending any future free sessions. This policy has been implemented due to many no-shows at events. We value our facilitators and their time, and we often have to cap session capacity so not showing up for an event impacts others who may have wanted to attend.  Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.