Funding Opportunities
Explore the options available to you.
Professional Development Funding
ARCQE is pleased to offer a variety of Professional Development (PD) opportunities for Early Childhood Educators inclusive for early learning and school age care. All ARCQE training and workshops come with a certificate to use as evidence of continuous learning. We currently offer regional, site-specific, and training opportunities.
Early Childhood Educator Workforce Supports Program
Learn more about wage top-up, professional development, release time and employer contribution funding for certified early childhood educators.
A variety of PD funding opportunities are available to Early Childhood Educators and can be applied toward ARCQE Professional Learning sessions and conference registrations, where eligible.
Customized Onsite Learnings Funding
Please note that the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Supports Program is only applicable to ARCQE series that appear on the approved provincial funding list and where the applying educator meets the eligible certification or qualification criteria.
ARCQE onsite learnings remain available as a customized professional learning option; however, they are only eligible for funding reimbursement if they are on the approved funding list and the educator applying for funding meets the required eligibility criteria.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Professional Learning Administrator at [email protected].
Unlock Your Professional Learning Journey with ARCQE’s Resource Access Pass
At ARCQE, we believe quality early learning starts with empowered educators and connected teams. Our Resource Access Pass (RAP) Cards make professional growth more accessible, affordable, and meaningful, whether you’re investing in your own journey or building capacity across your entire team.
Choose the pass that fits you best, and discover how ARCQE can help you and your team build confidence, deepen knowledge, and create lasting impact for children and families across Alberta.
Ready to grow with ARCQE? Explore the Group and Individual Resource Access Pass options below and activate your RAP Card today.
Individual
Your growth matters. Your journey matters. Our Access Pass was built with you in mind.
RAP Card Individual Membership is designed for educators and leaders in early childhood care and education who are ready to invest in themselves, their practice, their leadership, and their professional journey.
As a member, you’ll receive
- Discounted conferences, events and e-learning sessions
- Early access before the general public to ticket sales
- Reflective Planner Map and Resource Guide PDF
- Community Network & Book Club Events
- Discount on the Exchange Everyday subscription
- Learning Through Active Play Resource package
Group
Made for teams who are ready to grow together, this membership is your community’s gateway to professional development and leadership in childcare. Whether you’re a childcare centre, agency, or school-aged care team, or any other type of early learning program, this pass is designed to support your team as a whole.
As members, your team will receive
- Discounted group site-specific learning bookings
- Discounted conferences and group events
- Discounted purchases of ARCQE’s resources and services
- ARCQEtivities unlimited access for educators and families
- Free access to our Annual Parent Symposium
- Subscription to ARCQE’s Newsletters & Blogs
- Invitations to ARCQE events (day of play, book club, info sessions)
- Early access to ticket sales (before general public)
- Team Learning Map & Resource Guide PDF
- 30 Minute Collaborative Conversation to plan your team’s professional learning journey with an ARCQE staff member.
2026 Professional Learning Catalogue
Discover sessions across ARCQE's four learning categories, including newly refreshed series!
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