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The world of child care and early childhood education is always changing, especially here in BC. We regularly gather articles, opinions and information to share. We hope you’ll find it interesting and valuable, whether you’re a parent, guardian, service provider or student. We encourage you to join the conversation with your own observations, news and questions.

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 4, Episode 3: Joan Gignac

Tune in to Episode 3 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Joan Gignac, from the Sagamok Anishnawbek Nation, an Early Childhood Educator for 34 years who has been dedicated to advancing and promoting Aboriginal Head Start and First Nations Head Start philosophy and programs in BC and Nationwide. 

We are honoured to welcome back Joan Gignac from the Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC for part two of a deeper conversation about the LOVIT Way (Learn, Observe, Value, Inspire, Transform).

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 2: Joan Gignac

Tune in to Episode 2 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Joan Gignac, from the Sagamok Anishnawbek Nation, an Early Childhood Educator for 34 years who has been dedicated to advancing and promoting Aboriginal Head Start and First Nations Head Start philosophy and programs in BC and Nationwide. 

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 1: Michelle Mungall

Welcome to Episode 1 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast for a new season with our special guest: Michelle Mungall, who has dedicated much of her career to advocating for the rights and well-being of children and families in her community. 

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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!

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Emergency Management Resource package for child care facilities and school districts

Emergency Management Resource package for child care facilities and school districts

The Ministry of Education and Child Care has created resources to support child care facilities and school districts with emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The Education and Child Care Emergency Management Support Key Contacts 2024 includes key contact information for ministry and partner staff in the event of emergency. This document is intended for child care facilities, school districts and independent schools.

The Information Package – Emergency Management 2024 is a collection of information and resources for child care facilities, school administrators, independent schools, families and community regarding emergency management, wildfires, heat events, mental health and well-being, financial resources and droughts.

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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! 🎉👶

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

Let's continue to nurture knowledge and skills in our community! 🌱📚

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

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