The BC Ministry of Education has developed an interactive blog, web site and PDF to encourage the citizens of the Province of BC to provide input on transforming the Education system in the Province, through the BC Education Plan blog (See - http://engage.bcedplan.ca/)
BC New Education Plan
VSB Early Years Diploma Program (off campus)
The IECER in partnership with the Vancouver School Board is offering an Early Years Diploma off campus. The next course is LLED 446: Teaching with Illustrated Materials From Picture Books to Information Texts. The course is an elective for the Diploma program (Jan - Apr 6 Saturdays). For more information contact iris.berger@ubc.ca
Full Day Kindergarten Guide
The BC Ministry of Education has expanded its kindergarten program to full school days and has developed a program guide to support professionals, practitioners and parents. Our Director, Dr. Marilyn Chapman is the lead author of the BC Full Day Kindergarten Guide. Follow this story on UBC Reports more
Master Programs in Early Childhood Education
Thinking of applying? The master programs in Early Childhood Education begin in September 2012 and the deadline for applying is February 1, 2012. For more information on program requirements and the admission process visit the program webpage.
ECED 590: Preparing Your Graduating Project
Special scheduling of ECED 590: This course is designed to support MEd students who are working toward their graduating project (for class schedule click here)
Online MEd in ECE
New online MEd in Early Childhood Education (ECEO) starting in September 2012. For more information on program requirements and the admission process visit the ECEO webpage.
Fall, Spring and Summer Institutes
Information about past Fall, Spring and Summer Institutes can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ECEDInstitutes