A new online survey will provide Islanders with another way to share their views on the best elected school board model for the Public Schools Branch. Islanders can submit their views until March 11, 2021 in two ways: Fill out the online survey ; or Submit written comments by...
Islanders are asked to review new guidelines that will be implemented this fall in Island schools to help create safer, more inclusive learning and social environments. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning wants Islanders to review the draft Guidelines for Respecting...
Schools in Prince Edward Island will be closed as of Monday, March 1 for a 72-hour period. These measures are being taken out of an abundance of caution and to allow sufficient time for COVID-19 test results to come in. There is currently no indication that any schools have been...
The Province is seeking the views and opinions of children, parents, early childhood educators and education stakeholders on how to deliver a quality pre-kindergarten program for Island children. Pre-kindergarten is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-olds...
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Prince Edward Island Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Through the agreement, the Government of Canada is providing over $16 million in funding over...
Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank school educators and staff for going above and beyond to improve the lives of students. School Staff Appreciation Week, February 14-20, gives everyone the opportunity to recognize the invaluable work that teachers and all staff do...
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning issued the following statement: “The last few days have been difficult ones for our community, in particular our students and staff at East Wiltshire. I felt it was important to take the time to listen and better...
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...