Alberta education program unit funding

English French-language content for this topic on Alberta. Information will remain available on the Alberta Education website until this is complete. ECS includes both Pre-Kindergarten programming dedicated to children who require additional supports and Kindergarten.

Alberta is the only province in Canada that funds education supports for children as young as 2 years 8 months. Pre-Kindergarten is for children who require additional supports to prepare them for Kindergarten and Grade 1.

Children eligible include those:. Children with a severe disability or a language delay that is moderate or severe may start pre-Kindergarten at age 2 years 8 months. All other children may begin at age 3 years 8 months. Our Impact. As we adopt our core values, we make day to day decisions that guide the professional practices to inform our work. As a result, our impacts are: For Children: Are active and valued participants in natural environments of home, community and school.

Children transition to inclusive education in their neighbourhood school. Children form positive and lasting relationships with family and peers. Parents make choices and informed decisions for their child and family.

Parents have skills and confidence to articulate a vision, advocate and positively influence their future. For Community: Community programs welcome all children. All policies are welcoming inclusive, and reflective of diversity. What is PUF?

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