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“There have been more than 1,300
responses to the Early Childhood Learning Agency’s request for input on
full-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten, and I would like to thank the many individuals and groups who submitted
their responses by the initial deadline,” said Bond. “Due to this terrific
response, the consultation deadline is being extended by one month, to Aug. 15,
so that additional responses may be considered.”
The Early Childhood Learning Agency
has been tasked with exploring the feasibility of expanding early-learning
programs in British Columbia for full-day kindergarten for five-year-olds and
optional full-day pre-kindergarten for three-and-four-year-olds. It will report
back to government on its findings by the end of 2008.
“Many families have told us they want more options
and choice for their children and this is about exploring those options,” said
Bond. “The agency continues to gather views and opinions
from a wide range of groups and individuals to help ensure the government’s
actions are aligned with the needs and priorities that British Columbians have
for their children.”
The
agency has prepared a consultation paper as part of the process of stimulating
dialogue. To view the consultation paper and submit your input, please go to http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/ecla/. Responses received by Aug.
15, 2008 will be included in the consultation report.
The Early Childhood Learning Agency has been created within the
Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and
Family Development.
Since 2001, government has invested
more than $137 million in new literacy initiatives, including pre-literacy and
early-learning programs such as
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