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...
Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres across Prince Edward Island will help grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services to respond to the needs of Island children and families. Five early childhood centres that applied have recently received an...
Eligible early childhood centres will receive short-term assistance as they work to meet the criteria for an Early Years Centre designation to benefit Island children and families. Government will provide a total of $385,000 to support up to eight early childhood centres while...
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 expanding child care support as COVID-19 public health measures tighten in Prince Edward Island. “As we move through this next stage of the pandemic, we recognize that some families are choosing to keep their children home from early years centers to help decrease...
Student Well-being Teams provide school-based services to children and youth with mental, social or physical health issues. A student in any PEI school can be referred to these services through the online form below. For more information visit Student Well-Being Teams. What information do I need to provide to complete the referral request? The purpose of this form is to ensure a student gets access to the professional services appropriate to their needs as soon as possible. Background information about the student’s personal situation and health history will help the team determine the best...
The following Minister's Directive establishes rules for the granting of diplomas and provincial transition certificates in an English language education program, including an education program for French immersion students.
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning issued the following statement on the swearing in of school board trustees: “School boards play a vital role in leading our public school system. I am very pleased to congratulate and welcome the newly sworn in...
New assessment results show how well education systems around the world are preparing students for higher education and the workforce by assessing the achievement of 15 year-olds in reading, math and science. Released today, the latest Programme for International Student...
Island schools are getting set to reopen for in-class learning on Monday, January 31, with heightened health and safety measures in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission for students, staff and families. “As we plan for the reopening of in-person learning, the safety...