Early Years Professional Learning

The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Branch recognizes the value of the work early childhood educators (ECE) do. Professional learning for early childhood educators plays a pivotal role in ensuring children’s optimal social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, spiritual, and physical development.

Visit the websites below to explore a variety of high-quality professional learning opportunities and resources that promote continuous professional growth and lifelong learning for early childhood educators (ECEs), directors, and other early years professionals.

ELCC Learning Management System (ELCC LMS)

Explore online professional learning courses aligned with departmental programs and priorities.

Questions, Concerns, and Technical Support: elcc-lms.support@novascotia.ca

Early Years Professional Development Committee (EYPDC)

Discover professional development opportunities provided by representatives of provincially funded Training Institutions and Support Sites.

Questions, Concerns, and Technical Support: https://eypdc.ca/contact/

Skills Development Training Portal (SkillsonlineNS)

Explore Nova Scotia’s library of free upskilling courses in areas such as communication, human resources, management, productivity, and more.

Questions, Concerns, and Technical Support: skillsonlinens@skillspass.com

Education and Early Childhood Development

Early Years Professional Learning

ELCC Learning Management System (ELCC LMS)

Early Years Professional Development Committee (EYPDC)

Skills Development Training Portal (SkillsonlineNS)