Education and Early Years
About us
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