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2026-2027 Approved List of Workshops and Conferences for Professional Development and Release Time Funding

The Government of Alberta has updated professional development (PD) and release time (RT) funding for early childhood educators (ECEs) to enhance the quality of licensed early learning and childcare (ELCC). The updated program focuses ECE PD and RT funding on training that builds core skills, increases competencies, supports higher certification levels and strengthens leadership capacity across the sector.

  • Level 1 and 2 ECEs are eligible for funding for approved Flight and pedagogy-related workshops and conferences.
  • Level 3 ECEs are eligible for funding for approved leadership, Flight, and pedagogy-related workshops and conferences.

From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, only the workshops and conferences included on the approved list are eligible for PD and RT funding under the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Supports Program.

The approved list of workshops and conferences, along with their descriptions and links to the organization offering the professional learning, can be found below. 

Please note, the approved training “Workplace Essentials Program” has not been included in this listing as it is not currently being offered by NAIT. 

If you are a provider of an approved professional learning opportunity and would like edits for a listing, please contact the AECEA office at info@aecea.ca.

AECEA is not involved in PD or RT funding, so is unable to answer questions related to it or to whether you are eligible or not. Please contact the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Supports Program with any questions you may have.
 

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MindUP for Life
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Alberta Home Visitation Network Association (AHVNA)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
National Child Day Conference
Professional Learning Type: Conference
Professional Learning Provider: Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Navigating Challenging Conversations
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Imagine Institute of Learning
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Outdoor Learning Conference
Professional Learning Type: Conference
Professional Learning Provider: Take Me Outside
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 1 Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Early Childhood Educator, Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Outdoor Play Train the Trainer
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Parent Care Mastery: Building Trust, Navigating Conversations, and Leading with Standards
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Childcare By Design Coaching Inc.
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Possibilities for Practice Learning Series/Possibilités pour la Pratique
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 1 Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Early Childhood Educator, Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Release Time
Professional Certificate for Emerging Leaders
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: University of Calgary (U of C)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Reaching In, Reaching Out (RIRO)
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time
Reaching In, Reaching Out (RIRO)
Professional Learning Type: Workshop
Professional Learning Provider: Alberta’s Dayhome Support Network (ADSN)
ECE Certification Level Eligible For Funding:
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
Type of Funding Approved For:
Professional Development, Release Time

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page, including the training descriptions, has been reproduced from the training provider to help educators identify professional learning opportunities.

While AECEA makes reasonable efforts to keep information current, training details—including dates, delivery format, fees, eligibility, learning outcomes, and registration information—may change without notice. Educators are encouraged to verify all information directly with the training provider before registering.

If you have questions about this training, please contact the training provider directly.

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