The Middle Years Development Instrument

At the Quarry by Ben Seidelman - Flickr CC Attribution A self-report questionnaire

Completed in Grade 4 and Grade 7 Computer Lab 4th Grade by Woodleywonderworks - Flickr CC Attribution

Measures areas of development strongly linked to well-being Engineering Camp by Texas A&M University - Flickr CC Attribution

was developed through… A collaborative process, involving scientific experts, teachers, community members, etc.

3,042 Total to date: Grade 7 3,042 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 3, /10 MDI PARTICIPATION

5,037 Total to date: Grade 7 1,995 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 1,995 3, /11 MDI PARTICIPATION

6,676 Total to date: Grade 7 1,639 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 1,639 3,042 1, /12 MDI PARTICIPATION

16,961 Total to date: 2,886 Grade 7 7,399 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 10,285 3,042 1,995 1, /13 MDI PARTICIPATION

24,216 Total to date: 2,538 Grade 7 4,717 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 7,255 3,042 1,995 1,639 10, /14 MDI PARTICIPATION

33,299 Total to date: 3,828 Grade 7 5,255 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 3,042 1,995 1,639 10,285 7,255 9, /15 MDI PARTICIPATION

Why is it important?

Adolescence MiddleChildhood Early Childhood Birth TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT

Middle childhood is a transitional time… Cognitively Socially Academically Physically Field Trip by Daniel O'Neil - Flickr CC Attribution

MDI Focus Development of the “Whole Child” Hike by Daniel ONeil - Flickr CC Attribution

Children’s Voices

Social & Emotional Development Physical Health & Well- BeingConnectedness Use of After-School Time School Experiences 5 Dimensions of the MDI

Happiness Health Optimism Self-esteem Low sadness Well-Being Index Low Well-Being Children who are reporting negative responses on at least 1 measure of well- being. Medium to High Well-Being Children who are reporting no negative responses, and fewer than 4 positive responses. High Well-Being (Thriving) Children who are reporting positive responses on at least 4 of the 5 measures of well-being.

Adult Relationships Peer Relationships After-School Activities Nutrition and Sleep School Experiences Not Reported Publicly Assets Index

As the number of assets in children’s environments increase, so to does their well-being. % Experiencing Well-Being Number of Assets Assets & Well-Being: How are they related?

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