Upcoming Events
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ARCQE’s 15th Annual National Child Day Conference
An Interactive and Educational Experience
Share, learn, network, and have fun with interactive education experiences at ARCQE’s 15th annual National Child Day Conference, our biggest event yet! The event is being held November 22 – 23, 2024, in-person in Edmonton, AB or online from anywhere.
This event marks a significant milestone in ARCQE’s journey: the 15th annual National Child Day Conference and ARCQE’s 20th anniversary!
This year’s theme, “Co-Agency,” invited attendees to share, learn, and connect through interactive sessions focused on children’s right to self-expression. Attendees learned from 14 speakers across three keynote sessions and 11 breakout sessions over two days.
Shop for a Cause
In celebration of National Child Day and ARCQE’s 20th Anniversary, a limited-edition collection of custom-designed clothing has been launched to raise funds for a great cause, Ronald McDonald House Charities. The pieces feature artwork created by children from Alberta, and inspired by this year’s chosen right; “Children’s Right to Expression of Views.”
Information Sessions
We are excited to invite all licensed early learning programs and agencies for a complimentary information session.
We will provide a comprehensive overview of the Ministry-sponsored services ARCQE offers for the 2024-2025 year, specifically designed to support childcare programs and educators.
- Curriculum Framework
Pedagogical Partner Support, Possibilities for Practice (PfP), Supporting Curriculum Practice (SCP) and Leading Through A Pedagogical Lens (LTPL) - Developmental Screening
JOIN, GRASP and REACH (ASQ initiatives) - Regulatory Supports
LINK and PLAN Support - Creating Cultural Connections
CCC – South Region - Fee For Service Miscellaneous Events
National Child Day Conference and other professional development opportunities
We will host two virtual Zoom sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, to accommodate diverse schedules and availability.
These sessions will cover new and existing ARCQE projects and services aligned with provincial priorities. Additionally, we will discuss our fee-for-service options, regional workshops, resources, conferences, and newsletters available to meet individual childcare programs’ unique needs.
Dates & Times
Session 1
Monday, December 9th
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Session 2
Tuesday, December 10th
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
*Please note: You only need to attend one of the above-scheduled sessions, as they are the same content delivered at different times to accommodate varying attendee availability!
More Opportunities to Learn
We provide various Professional Learning opportunities for Early Childhood Professionals in early learning and school age care.
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