Thousands of families across the province benefit every day from the care and dedication of early childhood educators, whose essential work supports Island children during their earliest years of growth and learning. From February 2-6, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) week...
Picture this: that new book written by one of your favorite Atlantic authors has just been released. You hope to find it at your local library, so you do a quick search of the library catalog, only to have your hopes dashed when you see there is a waitlist for the popular title...
Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst is often quiet in the spring, with the extensive trail system used mostly by keen tourists and dog walkers. But recently, the national historic site in Rocky Point was bustling with young visitors. Island French and French Immersion students in...
This past year was an exciting year for PEI Public Library Services. The new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre opened, hours expanded at Kensington Heritage Library, the Library of Things collection grew significantly, and Islanders borrowed over a half million items from the...
For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators. That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year. “Teachers have to learn how to teach students about Indigenous issues,” says Jack Headley, a Social...
School authorities employ educational assistants to work under the supervision of a certified teacher to help implement students’ individual education plans and/or behaviour management plans of students with special needs. You must hold a valid Educational Assistant Authorization to be hired by a school board to work as an educational assistant (EA2) or as a substitute only educational assistant (EA1) in a PEI school. Authorizations are issued through the Certification and Standards Section of the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning. You must apply to the school authority(authorities...
Parents have a great influence on student achievement. Parent engagement in schools and learning make PEI schools better places to learn and grow. School councils and home and school associations All schools have school councils or home and school associations. Getting involved...
YDAY, the province’s full-day youth summit, returns next month to put ideas for shaping Prince Edward Island’s future into action. More than 170 people attended YDAY in 2016 to identify issues impacting Island youth. At YDAY 2017 – happening October 27 at Holland College in...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced six new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. Two of the individuals are in their 40s, one is in their 30s, one is in their 20s and two are under the age of 12 years. Three of the cases are linked to travel...
You may apply to have an additional designation in inclusive education or an additional designation in school counselling assigned to your PEI Teacher’s Certificate if you meet certain academic requirements. What do I need to apply for an additional designation in inclusive...