Education and Early Childhood Development: Learning and Early Childhood Development, Programs and Curriculum

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Learning and Early Childhood Development, Programs and Curriculum

Programs and Curriculum provides English and French language public education programs and services to students in kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12. This section is responsible for the Student Achievement Action Plan, provincial data bases, kindergarten and school development.

Early Childhood Development and Kindergarten - provides policy and funding advice to ensure Island children have a high-quality early learning experience in the early childhood and kindergarten sector. This section administers the direct funding program, special needs funding program, the Best Start program and the provincial kindergarten program, and provides curriculum and curriculum resources to English, French and Immersion kindergarten programs. This section also has responsibility for the Child Care Facilities Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. C-5, including the certification of early childhood educators, licensing and inspection of early childhood programs and resource support to the Child Care Facilities Board.

English Programs - is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and supporting curriculum, programs and services in English to students in the public school system from Grades 1 to 12.

French Programs - is responsible for providing French language curriculum, program and support services and resources to teachers and students from Grades 1 to 12. French language education is provided through French First Language, French Immersion and Core French programs.

Professional Development - supports educators in the public school system in continuous learning and leadership development so they are up to date with latest research and best practices and have opportunities to integrate new knowledge into their work with students, staff and the public. This section also assists schools with school development planning.

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