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A Year with the BC Early Learning Framework - Article by Maryam Naddaf

A Year with the BC Early Learning Framework - Article by Maryam Naddaf

A Year with the BC Early Learning Framework is a transformative professional learning series created by Maryam Naddaf to help educators deeply engage with BCELF principles. Through year-long workshops blending reflection, dialogue, and real-life practice, participants shifted from seeing BCELF as a “resource” to embracing it as a living tool for change. The series fostered confidence, collaboration, and innovative practices across BC communities.

Child Care Month Proclamation

Child Care Month Proclamation

Happy Child Care Month! 💜

The Province of BC recognizes that child care and child care providers are vital to community, and supports healthy children and families.

Phase 2 Bursary Fund Final Report: Strengthening Relationships, Supporting Professional Growth

Phase 2 Bursary Fund Final Report: Strengthening Relationships, Supporting Professional Growth

Phase 2 Bursary Fund Final Report

Strengthening Relationships, Supporting Professional Growth

The ECE Professional Development Bursary Fund Report Phase 2 showcases the profound impact of financial support for early childhood professionals in British Columbia. The Bursary Fund Program, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Education and Child Care, the Government of Canada, and Westcoast Family Centres Society, aims to support recruitment and retention in the early years sector by reducing financial barriers to high-quality professional development.

The Bursary Fund Program not only reduces finaciall barriers to on-going professional development but also communicates a powerful message that early childhood professionals matter.

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 3, Episode 5: Sharon Gregson

Welcome to Episode 5 in Season 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. During this episode we welcome back a familiar guest, Sharon Gregson the provincial spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care Campaign as it is time for an update.

We are grateful to have Sharon Gregson, the spokesperson for The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC - CCCABC as our special guest, so we can learn more about the improvements we have seen over the last little while and the positive impact these have had in the ECE world.

Learn more by listening to the episode now!

Bursary Fund Extended to 2027 for B.C. Child Care Professionals

Bursary Fund Extended to 2027 for B.C. Child Care Professionals

We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the ECE Professional Development Bursary Fund, supporting BC child care professionals with financial assistance for professional development until March 2027! ï»¿ðŸŽ‰ðŸ‘¶

Since 2019, this initiative has empowered over 12,000 early childhood educators.

Let's continue to nurture knowledge and skills in our community! ï»¿ðŸŒ±ðŸ“š

To read the full press release, please view the PDF attached.

BC Proclamation for Child Care Month and Child Care Appreciation Day

BC Proclamation for Child Care Month and Child Care Appreciation Day

Happy Child Care Month! ðŸ’œ

The Province of BC recognizes that child care and child care providers are vital to community, and supports healthy children and families.

Download the BC Proclamation by clicking the image below.

BC Proclamation for Child Care Month and Child Care Appreciation Day

BC Proclamation for Child Care Month and Child Care Appreciation Day

Happy Child Care Month!

The Province of BC recognizes that child care and child care providers are vital to community, and supports healthy children and families.

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