Our Mission Statement: To improve the practice of teaching young children by increasing member knowledge and understanding of this specialty. The ECEC acts on behalf of young children and their teachers to promote excellence in education.
ECEC Position Statement: The Early Childhood Education Council, strongly opposes the Alberta Government's mandated literacy and numeracy assessments for Kindergarten Children. Read our statement here.
Call for Council Nominations
Are you ready to make an impact beyond the classroom? The Early Childhood Education Council is officially seeking nominations and expressions of interest for several key positions on our Executive.
Elected Positions
- President-Elect (5-year total commitment): A unique leadership journey consisting of 1 year as President-Elect, 2 years as President, and 2 years as Past-President.
- Treasurer (3-year term): Oversight of our council’s financial health and budgeting.
Appointed Positions
- Conference 2028 Chairs (2 positions, 2-year term): Lead the vision for our major event three years from now!
- PD Chair (3-year term): Help curate and coordinate professional development opportunities.
- Journal Editor (3-year term): Oversee our professional publication.
- Member-at-Large (2 positions, 2-year term): Represent the general membership and assist with special projects.
- CASL Representative (3-year term): Send out email communications to members following Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation.
More information about each role is provided in the Google Form below. If you have any questions please contact our Past President at [email protected].
How to Apply: If you are interested in a position please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/AaS7McY5ZPsXDZY19
Deadline for Submissions for elected positions: April 7, 2026
Deadline for Submissions for appointed positions: April 25, 2026 at 9:00am
ECEC Position Statement: The Early Childhood Education Council, strongly opposes the Alberta Government's mandated literacy and numeracy assessments for Kindergarten Children. Read our statement here.
Call for Council Nominations
Are you ready to make an impact beyond the classroom? The Early Childhood Education Council is officially seeking nominations and expressions of interest for several key positions on our Executive.
Elected Positions
- President-Elect (5-year total commitment): A unique leadership journey consisting of 1 year as President-Elect, 2 years as President, and 2 years as Past-President.
- Treasurer (3-year term): Oversight of our council’s financial health and budgeting.
Appointed Positions
- Conference 2028 Chairs (2 positions, 2-year term): Lead the vision for our major event three years from now!
- PD Chair (3-year term): Help curate and coordinate professional development opportunities.
- Journal Editor (3-year term): Oversee our professional publication.
- Member-at-Large (2 positions, 2-year term): Represent the general membership and assist with special projects.
- CASL Representative (3-year term): Send out email communications to members following Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation.
More information about each role is provided in the Google Form below. If you have any questions please contact our Past President at [email protected].
How to Apply: If you are interested in a position please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/AaS7McY5ZPsXDZY19
Deadline for Submissions for elected positions: April 7, 2026
Deadline for Submissions for appointed positions: April 25, 2026 at 9:00am
Professional Development OpportunitiesChildren at the Heart of Learning Join Laureen Yakemchuk (@create.play.grow) to explore how play, hands-on learning, and inclusive practices create spaces where children are curious, engaged, and inspired. This session will include a virtual classroom tour and end with an opportunity to ask questions! Register here! 
Community of PracticeA community of practice is when a group of people (this includes you) come together to explore a common interest, in this case all things related to educating young children (ECS to Grade 3).
What will our community of practice do? Well, the possibilities are endless and come from the direction of the community. It could involve discussing best practices; offering inspiration to tricky challenges; diving into a book study; gathering at local coffee shops; or cruising on a summer road trip. At each gathering participants will determine the direction of future events. Click here to join! 
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Professional Partnership OpportunityInterested in a professional partnership to strengthen your practice? Consider joining the ECEC's new professional partnership opportunity! For more information and to register, click HERE!
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