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Province announces plans for new elementary in East Royalty
Design plans for the new East Royalty Elementary School were unveiled today. The new school will be built next to L.M. Montgomery Elementary School, using the same design as the recently opened Sherwood Elementary School. Once complete, East Royalty Elementary will welcome up to 650 students, serving Island families living in the eastern region of…
Read MoreCALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
A research group at the University of Alberta is investigating the language and terminology preferences of people who have dyslexia. The survey is voluntary, anonymous, and will take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Participants must have a diagnosis, or suspect to have, dyslexia and be ≥ 18 years of age. Participants will be…
Read MoreSCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 SCHEDULE
SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 SCHEDULE 2025 July 1 – Canada Day (no tutoring) July 2 – Early Start LDAPEI Summer Tutoring (optional) July 7 – Start Regular LDAPEI Summer Tutoring August 1 – Start LDAPEI Fall Scheduling (returning/continuing students) August 11 – LDAPEI Fall Scheduling (new students) August 15 – Gold Cup & Saucer Day…
Read MoreStatement by Premier Rob Lantz on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement: “June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The day was first declared in 1996 and was formerly known as National Aboriginal Day. Celebrated annually on June 21,…
Read MoreProvince introduces screen time guidelines
News Release Published Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | View More Province introduces screen time guidelines New screentime guidelines are now available to help encourage healthy screen use behaviours in Island schools. Following the ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in schools, additional guidance has been developed to address technology use in the public…
Read MoreThriving in college with ADHD
Here’s a link to an informative article for students with ADHD. https://abamastersprograms.org/thriving-in-college-with-adhd/ This was shared by a homeschool teacher whose student found the article online. Writer Anna Harris describes potential challenges one might face in college or university and offers tips for success. Also useful are the additional resources she has included.
Read MoreSurvey: Parents of children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities
PEI Literacy Alliance Adult Learner Awards Program offers bursaries
Applications are now open for bursaries through our Adult Learner Awards Program! In January 2025, we will award eight or more $750 bursaries to adults working toward a Grade 12 certificate or its equivalent (GED or CAEC). These bursaries help reduce financial barriers for adults who have returned to school. To qualify for a bursary,…
Read More2024 Edition of “The Jake” Raises $2,083.96 for the LDAPEI
The 2024 Edition of “The Jake” Raises $2,083.96 for the Learning Disabilities Association of PEI The organizing committee for “The Jake” is thrilled to share the success of this year’s Run-Bike-Walk event, which took place from September 29 to October 1, 2024. Thanks to the generous participation and donations of supporters, the event…
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