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In educational settings we often encounter tough topics, such as death, divorce, global warming, racism, sexism, colonial histories, disability awareness, and LGBTQ2S+ topics. How do we respond when tensions around tough topics arise? This workshop addresses why it's important to critically engage with children, how to have conversations with families, and ways to engage with tough topics. We will look at what it means to embrace the tensions in our educational settings and what can grow from engaging with said tensions. The goal of this workshop is that educators will leave feeling more confident in their abilities to engage with tensions and tough topics within their settings.   Facilitator Bio: Ashleigh Davies is an early childhood educator with her bachelors in Early Childhood Education & Care and has worked with children in a variety of roles over the last decade. Ashleigh is the current head coordinator of the ECE program with Burnaby Continuing Education. In the last decade she has worked in a variety of roles including support worker, lead ECE, post-secondary instructor, CCRR assistant manager, and municipal child care consultant. Ashleigh presents her workshops throughout Canada, has presented a TEDx talk, and published articles relating to her passions in ECE. She can be found online as PedagogyandChill.   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.

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.

Please take note that this series is a reoffering of the sessions hosted by Learning Through Active Play in March 2025. Learning Through Active Play empowers Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) with practical tools to seamlessly integrate Active Play into daily program planning. Guided by two core principles—Creating Active Play Habits and Active Play Enhances Everyone’s Day—this workshop offers strategies to help ECEs adopt an Active Play lens throughout their day. Participants will learn how to foster inclusivity, design engaging play spaces, and build stronger relationships with children and colleagues - all of which supports the development of self-regulation skills in children. With hands-on guidance and ongoing support, educators will gain the confidence and skills to successfully embed Active Play into daily routines for long-term impact. During this series, facilitated by Angelina Mighty Osborne, participants will explore the following guiding principles:Session 1: Guiding Principle #1: Creating Active Play Habits - January 28th, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pmSession 2: Guiding Principle #2: Active Play Enhances Everyone's Day - February 25th, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm ---- Angelina Mighty Osborne is an inspiring leader deeply dedicated to social impact and community empowerment. With over 12 years of experience in the non-profit sector, she has collaborated with organizations to conduct research, identify service gaps, and craft strategic plans to meet organizational needs. Driven by a passion for social justice and equity, Angelina focuses on providing resources and opportunities to historically underserved communities. Drawing on her expertise in psychology and her extensive field experience, she works to address root causes, dismantle barriers, and create meaningful, long-lasting change. Her mission is to foster a more just and equitable society for future generations.   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. 

As you know, an email regarding contributions and T4 Pension Adjustments was sent to each centre participating in the program prior to Christmas. We recognize that this is a timely opportunity to provide additional clarity and support regarding T4 Pension Adjustments. To further support centres, we would like to invite you to an information and discussion session with Lambe and Associates for directors and payroll administrators. The purpose of this meeting will be to: Review the importance of timely pension contributions Clarify the requirement to complete the Pension Adjustment field on T4s Discuss common challenges or issues centres may be experiencing Identify ways we can provide additional guidance or support When: February 3rd, 9:30-11:00 ECDA Boardroom (also virtual)   We hope to see you and your payroll administrators there!

ECDA Members join us for a night to celebrate YOU! We are thrilled to invite you to a member-exclusive ECE Week & Award Celebration at the Credit Union Place in Summerside! This evening is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the incredible work of PEI's Early Childhood Educators and support staff. This is your night to shine, connect, and celebrate with peers who share your passion and impact. Evening Highlights: Award Ceremony: Celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of our fellow Island Early Childhood Educators. DJ & Dancing: Hit the dance floor and enjoy classic favourites that will keep you moving and make the evening unforgettable with Music Dee-Lite. Have a song request: Submit it here: DJ Requests Fun & Games: Enjoy giant games, board games, a photo booth, and more fun surprises throughout the evening. Appetizers & Cash Bar: Light bites, a cash bar, and a CANDY BAR will be available all night to keep you refreshed and energized. RSVP and Giveaway: Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and be part of this special celebration! RSVP by Friday, January 30th, 2026, to be entered into a draw to win 1 of 5 amazing prizes. To be eligible for the giveaway, you must RSVP by the deadline and attend the event. Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and recognize the dedication and impact of our incredible Island ECE's We can't wait to share this memorable evening with you!Members, REGISTER NOW!Do you know an excellent educator who deserves to be celebrated? Submit your nomination before Friday, January 9th: Click Here!