Students looking to earn a Human Services diploma at Holland College will soon be able to take the program on the West Prince Campus in Alberton. Students in the Human Services Program learn about various intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities and obtain practical...
Best Start is a voluntary in-home visiting program for families who face challenges and can benefit from additional support during a child's first three years. Public health nurses screen all newborns and their families across Prince Edward Island for the program within two weeks...
Islanders now have access to quick, online information about their qualification for help with early learning and child care costs. A bilingual Child Care Subsidy Calculator has been created, to help families determine their eligibility for the child care subsidy program and get...
The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) was started in 2007 by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). PCAP is a test given to Grade 8 students in Canada every three years. It measures student performance in reading, math, and science, and provides valuable...
The Primary Literacy Assessment (PLA) measures how well students are able to perform specific literacy skills by the end of Grade 3. You can review detailed guidelines and policies in the Primary Literacy Assessment Administration Guide . What skills are measured in the primary...
The Elementary Literacy Assessment (ELA) measures how well students are able to perform specific literacy skills at a key stage of learning. Students in French Immersion are assessed at the end of Grade 5; students in English programs are assessed at the end of Grade 6. You can...
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the fall 2019 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity In the spring round of arts grants, Sandstone Comics was awarded $5,500 to support the production of the second edition of...
Adult Islanders who are dealing with anxiety and nervousness have faster and easier access to help and supports through an online program. The new program, ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness), educates adults about anxiety and gives them life-long skills to help deal with...
As provincial road crews continue clearing debris from roads, ditches and curbs, debris removal services are now being expanded to include clean-up around homes. “We know Islanders need help safely removing larger debris from their yards. The province is engaging provincial road...