Category Archives: Education

Kindergarten appeal to Premier fails

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 CBC News Premier Robert Ghiz is sticking with the Department of Education’s decision not to fund a new kindergarten program in Stratford. Kindergartens on P.E.I. are run by private operators, but the province pays for students … Continue reading

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Premier chooses kindergarten operators over needs of children

We finally received word from the Premier yesterday regarding his decision on our request to fund the kindergarten program that we have chosen to enroll our children in. It is extremely disappointing to read the following response from the Premier……. … Continue reading

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Parent meeting on Autism Services tonight

The community discussion on Autism Services will take place tonight from 7pm-9pm at the Sobeys located in Stratford. Dave Mikkelsen from the Autism Treatment Services of Canada from Alberta will be joining us to talk about the services that are … Continue reading

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Home and School Parent Engagement Survey

This initiative of the PEI Home and School Federation is a benefit to all families with school-age children, but even more so for those families with children who have special needs. Please take the time to fill out the survey … Continue reading

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Community Discussion on Autism Services

When: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Where: Sobeys Community Room, 9 Kinlock Road, Stratford, PE Who: David Mikkelsen, Autism Treatment Services of Canada Autism treatment services of Canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provide, or … Continue reading

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Advocacy Workshop Scheduled

The Autism Society of PEI is proud to present: Advocacy Workshop In follow up demand to the two hour sessions that were hosted previously by the Autism Society of PEI, Pat Coady will be back presenting a review of the … Continue reading

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