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Issue #6 of ECPN's Here & Now Newsletter is now available!

Jun 16, 2022

In last month’s edition of the Here & Now newsletter ECPN highlighted issues raised by ECEBC’s call to radically reimagine The Role of the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in BC. In this edition they extend this important conversation by asking: what kind of education might need to be in place to realize this new vision?

Archived: Summer 2022 Bursary Information & Application Forms Online

May 6, 2022

The Summer 2022 ECE bursary information and application forms are now available. Find out more about the bursary instructions and the ‘Bursary Basics’ meeting occurring on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 on the Education Support Fund page.

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ChildCareBC Bulletin #35 is Now Available

Apr 19, 2022

The 35th edition of the ChildCareBC Bulletin was released on April 14th, 2022. View this latest edition for information on the expansion of B.C.'s affordability initiatives, transitioning back to communicable disease plans, the 2022 Federal Budget, the Peer Mentoring Program for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and the MNBC Early Learning and Child Care Appreciation Awards.

Hundreds more early childhood educators to receive peer mentoring support

Apr 1, 2022

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµand Thompson Rivers University are thrilled to announce additional funding for the Peer Mentoring Program for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in B.C. The Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement has allocated $500,000 over the next three years to expand the program from 17 to 35 community of practice groups across B.C. and support up to 500 ECEs.

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Joint Media Release: BC Budget 2022

Feb 24, 2022

BC Budget 2022 puts $10aDay Child Care Back on Track! View the joint media release from the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ in response to BC's 2022 Budget.

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BC Government News Release: Investing in early childhood educators creates a StrongerBC, Canada

Feb 19, 2022

View the latest news from the BC Government regarding investments that will encourage early childhood educator (ECE) recruitment and retention through better access to bursaries, professional development opportunities and wage enhancements.

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