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This report contains a snapshot of the Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Care’s work and associated impacts between September 2022 and August 2023.



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The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) and the Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Care (ECELC) have been working on a community-engaged, qualitative research project to explore ways to achieve workforce…



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The 2021 federal budget laid out its historic vision of a universal, publicly funded child care system “for all” based on five principles: affordability, accessibility, quality, flexibility and inclusivity.



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Exciting new report from the town of Jasper titled “Jasper’s Community Child Care Strategy 2023-2027”. This report is an example of how Alberta municipalities can be a strong voice for creating child care access in their communities.…



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Consider nominating an educator for a 2024 Prime Minister’s Award!



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Applications for the ECDV 0100 - Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum: Play, Participation and Possibilities Winter 2024 course is now open.



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We are excited to announce the dates for the 2024 Essential Pieces conference! For 2024, the conference will be virtual in order to allow early childhood educators province-wide the ability to attend and will be held on April 26-27,…



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Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.



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A budget for now and the future Author: Alternative Federal Budget Working Group
Source: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Format: Report
Publication Date: 24 Aug 2023 AVAILABILITY



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AECEA, ECELC and the University of Alberta are recruiting participants in the early learning and child care (ELCC) sector for a research project, Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Workforce Stability Project.