About: Education and Early Years
The Department of Education and Early Years develops and delivers high quality programs and curriculum in English and French to Island children from birth to Grade 12. The department provides corporate services, including general and financial administration, staff certification, research, planning and evaluation, human resources and school athletics.
Some of the priorities in this mandate are to:
- Lead the implementation of changes to advance educational excellence in the province
- Provide leadership in creating opportunities for student success in the education system
- Build technology capacity and engagement in schools
- Work with other social policy departments on a renewed Poverty Reduction Strategy and Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
Structure and Employees
Corporate and Financial Services
Deputy Minister's Office
Early Childhood Development
Educational Services
English Education, Programs and Services
French Education, Programs and Services
Joint Consortium School Health
Leadership and Learning
Libraries and Archives
Minister's Office
Public Schools
Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (link is external)
- Board of Governors of the University of Prince Edward Island
- Certification and Standards Board
- Child Care Facilities Board
- Education Negotiation Agency
- Holland College Board of Governors
- Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
- Prince Edward Island School Athletic Association (PEISAA) (link is external)
- Teachers' Superannuation Commission (link is external)
Education Authorities:
Deputy Minister
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Minister
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Minister
Bilingual Senior Communications Officer