Events

Are you ready to take the first steps toward a rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator? You are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our Steps to Success program. Please review our Steps to Success brochure below. Two sessions to choose from! If you would like to attend during the day, register for this event. If you can only attend in the evening, go back to the Events page and choose the 7:30 pm event. The daytime information session is offered in person or via Zoom.       

Are you ready to take the first steps toward a rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator? You are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our Steps to Success program. Please review our Steps to Success brochure below. Two sessions to choose from! If you would like to attend during the evening, register for this event. If you would like to attend in-person during the day, go back to the Events page and choose the 11 am event. This is the second information session being offered and is only offered via Zoom. 

Join us in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community at the annual PEI Pride Parade! As a proud partner of Pride PEI and committed to supporting families of all backgrounds, ECDA encourages educators, centre teams, parents, children, and community members to walk with us in this year's parade! Who Can Join: ECDA members, families, children, friends, and all Early Learning Professionals & community supporters What to Bring/Know: Wear rainbow colours or ECDA apparel for visibility and pride spirit. Stay hydrated, bring sunscreen, comfy shoes, and come ready to dance and connect! Plan for a fun, family-friendly march. Expect lively music, colourful floats, and cheering spectators lining the street of downtown Charlottetown We’ll add more details to this page a week before the parade. Cost to Participate: Free! By walking together, we not only celebrate Pride but also affirm ECDA’s commitment to inclusive early childhood environments. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build connections, foster visibility for young families, and live our mission together! Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 24

Amid the pace of daily routines, educators deserve time to refocus and reconnect. This session creates space for reflection on personal and professional values, purpose, and the importance of educator identity. Participants will be invited to re-engage with the deeper meaning of their work and to return to their teams with renewed clarity and confidence.     Marcia Nicole is a dedicated mother of three and the founder of Ispyr to Educate. Holding a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Development from Western University, and an Ontario Bachelor of Education with an OCT certification, she brings over 20 years of rich experience to early childhood education. Her passion is to foster an environment where educators and students thrive together in creativity and discovery. Ispyr to Educate is committed to enhancing educational practices through dynamic workshops, targeted professional development, and personalized mentoring, empowering educators to continuously evolve and inspire their students. As an educational coach, Marcia's goal is to support and uplift educators in their journey towards professional excellence and personal fulfillment.     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.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and secure a bright future for yourself. Apply today and take your "Steps to Success"!   Click on this link for the Application Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StepstoSuccessApplication2025-2026   If you are interested in this program and would like to learn more before submitting an application please read through the Information flyer below and contact: Megan Drummond - [email protected]