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Taking Action

Parents for Choice and Quality

2010

  • We are continuing to monitor the changes that are happening related to the transition of Kindergarten to the School system.
  • We are partnering to bring a two day autism workshop to PEI featuring Kari Dunn Buron and Jenny Clark Brack in November.  More info will be posted in May.
  • We will be taking action against any plans to implement a freeze on new child care licenses on PEI should this be implemented by the Provincial Government.
  • We are looking to further develop and enhance opportunities for parents of young children on PEI to have a voice when it comes to public policy decisions that impact them.

2009

Here are some of the issues that we explored and/or monitored in 2009.

  • The plan to move Kindergarten into the public school system and just what this means for all who are impacted by this.
  • The Kindergarten funding policy and how it impacts some Island children and their families.
  • The fact that PEI truly needs an updated, comprehensive Early Years Strategy.
  • Developing an Island wide network for  parents of young children.
  • The various policy areas that the Provincial Government and related key stakeholders are working on in relation to early childhood development and education issues.
  • Changes to the various Acts and Legislation that relates to child care, education and early childhood development.
  • Other areas that we feel are important in relation to Island children and families.

Actions Taken By Parents for Choice and Quality:

Sent: November 4, 2008
What: Letter to the Editor
Subject: Early Years Strategy
To: The Guardian, The Journal Pioneer, Eastern Graphic, West Prince Graphic

Sent: November 12, 2008
What: Letter
Subject: Child Care Facilities Act and Regulations
To: Sarah Henry, Healthy Child Development Coordinator
Response: December 10, 2008 – Letter

Sent: November 12, 2008
What: Letter
Subject: Request to Join The Children’s Secretariat 
To: Sarah Henry, Healthy Child Development Coordinator
Response: December 10, 2008 – Letter: Page One,  Page Two, Page Three

What:  Application for Funding
Subject: To create Island wide network for parents of young children
Response: Application still under process.

Established: January 2009
What:  In The News Section of Website
Subject: Links to main articles and reports regarding child care, education, the Early Years and more
Response: Significant number of hits to page when launched and ongoing web traffic since that time.

Established: February 21 2009
What:  Freedom of Information Requests Filed
Subject: Autism Statistics
Response: Awaiting formal response

Date: March 5, 2009
What: Parent Focus Group
Subject: PEI Autism Supports for Preschoolers and School-age Children

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