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Join experts in this important forum discussing how to meet the equity goals in the CWELCC plan along with great examples from across »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿ of how to scale-up of proven programs and innovations.

The 2023 virtual provincial conference theme is We Raise Each Other Up: ECEs Building Leadership and Learning Communities of Joy, Curiosity and Hope. Presenters include Bernice Cipparrone-McLeod, Professor, School of Early Childhood, George Brown College, and Jane Bertrand, Program Director, Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation.

54th Annual Professional Development Conference, as EDAC members and delegates from across the country gather in person or virtually. Presentation entitled "Why ECE is an EDO's BFF in 2022 and Beyond" by Dr. Emis Akbari, Senior Policy Fellow at Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development.

Play-based Early Childhood Education is ideal for children under 6, but there is a shortage of trained educators in »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿. Low wages, poor working conditions, and lack of respect lead to high turnover and discourage new recruits. Keynote by Dr. Emis Akbari, Senior Policy Fellow, Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development.

This year the theme of our Summer Institute is, The Early Years: In, »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿, and For the Environment. The event will focus on the effects of climate change on the early years, and how we can incorporate environmental responsibility into the early years to support young children towards climate responsibility and action.