10 Reasons to Choose Quality Early Learning and Child Care

Expert knowledge Early childhood educators are experts in child development and are trained to create inspiring learning environments!
Intentionality Early childhood educators provide your child the gift of time and attention. They will stop and explore the new flowers or jump in the mud puddles with your child.
Young at heart Early childhood educators know how to have fun! They’re not afraid to be silly and laugh with your child; all while nurturing your child’s creativity and helping to build their self-confidence.
Setting limits Every child needs reasonable boundaries, such as no playing ball inside. Early childhood educators set limits and support families in doing the same.
Love of literacy Early childhood educators read and tell stories, sing songs, and do puppet shows to inspire a love of language and to build early literacy skills.
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Confidence boost Early childhood educators provide safe opportunities for your child to be independent and to become confident in their personality and decision making skills.
Inspired learning Early childhood educators ask open-ended questions to inspire creative thought and curiosity, to encourage children to explore, and to make learning fun.
Life skills Early childhood educators use their expertise to develop programs that use play as a tool for teaching math, literacy, science and essential life skills that last for life!
Making friends Early childhood educators are educated to appropriately support children to gain social skills, which are so important in making friends and developing positive relationships!
Helping hand Everyone gets stumped by parenting from time to time - juggling schedules, demands, and behaviours. When it gets tough and you need someone to talk to, reach out to your child’s early childhood educator!
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Event: 2017 ECDA Fall Conference

1E: Let's Talk About E.L.F.!


Panel: Let's Talk About E.L.F.!
with Various Facilitators
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join our four panelists as we open a dialogue to broaden our understanding of the professional reflection and intentionality that educators must invest to deliver on the expectations surrounding the PEI Early Learning Framework.

Panelists will share their experience as either Director or Front Line ECE utilizing ELF as a guide in practice. Some areas we will explore include:

  • Initial response to the Early Learning Framework being the new expectation
  • Initial assumptions 
  • 6+ years later: What opportunities do you see attached to the PEI Early Learning Framework?
  • Where are you now with journey of discovery and exploration of the Early Learning Framework and implementing practice that exemplifies the foundations, vision and principles of the ELF?

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and dialogue with colleagues on the real life trials and tribulations of implementing the contents of ELF, and become more confident on the ongoing journey of exploring ELF and discovering a new range of professional practice.

Date & Time

October 19, 2017
1:00 PM

Location

Studio 2 | Confederation Centre of the Arts | Charlottetown PE

Other Sessions

Opening Remarks
October 19, 2017 8:45 AM

Opening Keynote: Professionalism isn't just a fifteen-letter word!
October 19, 2017 9:00 AM

Plenary Session: EQ in Your Toolkit 
October 19, 2017 11:00 AM

1A: Our emotions, Our professional selves
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

1B: Advancing Early Learning and Child Care As A Profession
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

1C: Articulating Your Story: Skills for Change in PEI’s ELCC Sector
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

1D: Transforming the Traumatized Brain
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

1F: What You Do and Why You Do It
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

1G: Les parents , la communication et moi
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

1H: Shaping Good Eating Habits for Life
October 19, 2017 1:00 PM

2A: Mirror mirror on the wall... am I really a professional at all?
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2B: Advancing Early Learning and Child Care As A Profession
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2C: Articulating Your Story: Skills for Change in PEI’s ELCC Sector
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2D: Transforming the Traumatized Brain
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2E: Concepts of Professionalism
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2F: What You Do and Why You Do It
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2G: Atelier sur la MINDFULNESS
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

2H: The Art of Cooking with Kids
October 20, 2017 8:30 AM

Closing Keynote: Redirecting Early Learning and Child Care's Developmental Trajectory
October 20, 2017 1:30 PM

Panel: What are the key ingredients to professionalizing the field and practice of ELC
October 20, 2017 2:45 PM

Closing Remarks
October 20, 2017 3:30 PM

Event Information
2017 ECDA Fall Conference
Conferences
This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 12.00 professional development training hours.
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