Alberta Professional Development Funding for Early Childhood Educators
Alberta’s Professional Development (PD) Funding program provides financial support to eligible Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) who want to enhance their skills, advance their careers, and strengthen the quality of early learning and childcare programs across the province.
This funding helps reduce financial barriers by covering approved professional development activities that support ongoing learning and certification.
Eligible ECEs can use PD funding for workshops, conferences, post-secondary courses, and learning materials that build competencies in early childhood education, leadership, administration, and behaviour guidance. With up to $2,000 per year available, PD funding makes it easier for educators to pursue meaningful professional growth while continuing to support children, families, and communities.
How PD Funding Supports Professional Growth in Early Learning
Professional development plays a critical role in supporting inclusive, responsive, and high-quality early learning environments. By accessing Alberta PD funding, Early Childhood Educators can stay current with best practices, strengthen classroom management skills, and gain practical tools that can be applied directly in their daily work. Investing in professional development not only supports educator confidence and retention, but also contributes to positive outcomes for children in early learning and childcare settings.
Are you eligible for PD funding?
Eligible ECEs may receive up to $500 towards completing a workshop such as Columbia’s Managing Complex Behaviours Workshop.
To be eligible for PD funding, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a paid employee or a contracted family day home educator for a licensed childcare program
- hold a certificate as an Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2, or 3
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
- Have worked at least 29 hours in at least one from from the date of the expenditure of the date the application was received
Use Your Alberta PD Funding for Our Managing Complex Behaviours Workshop
One effective way to use your Alberta Professional Development Funding is by enrolling in our Managing Complex Behaviours workshop. This practical, skills-based workshop is designed specifically for Early Childhood Educators working with children who present complex or challenging behaviours in early learning and childcare environments.
Participants will learn proactive behaviour support strategies, responsive techniques, and practical tools that promote emotional regulation, inclusion, and positive relationships. The workshop provides immediately applicable strategies that support both educator well-being and high-quality programming.
