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Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) Provincial ECD Mapping Project Early Development Instrument (EDI) Implementation in BC School Districts Teacher Training 2008/09
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To create, advance, and apply knowledge through interdisciplinary research to help children thrive HELP’s Vision
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HELP’s model for training The importance of early child development The Early Development Instrument (EDI) EDI: a catalyst for action EDI implementation Why you are important in the research process What’s Our Plan for the Training Today?
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What is Our Model for EDI Training? Train the Trainer Standardized Approach What About Next Year?
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Why is Early Child Development Important?
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Sensitive Periods in Early Brain Development Vision 01237654 High Low Years Emotional control Symbol Peer social skills Numbers Hearing Pre-school yearsSchool years Language Habitual ways of responding Sensitivity Graph developed by Council for Early Child Development (ref: Nash, 1997; Early Years Study, 1999; Shonkoff, 2000.)
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ECD The Powerful Equalizer If we can: Improve health & well-being of populations Improve ability & competence of populations
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Together We Can Reduce Inequity
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Domains of Development Language & Cognitive Social & Emotional Physical
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The Early Development Instrument
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A teacher completed instrument which measures children’s development Offord Centre for Child Studies
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The 3 “O’s” Only Observe Objectively
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It is…….. –A population (or large group) measure –A way to understand trends in the development of kindergarten children It is not…….. –An individual child or diagnostic measure –A way to evaluate teachers or individual programs About the EDI
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Scales of the EDI
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1. Language and Cognitive Development 2. Communication Skills Scales of the EDI
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1. Language and Cognitive Development 2. Communication Skills 3. Social Competence 4. Emotional Maturity Scales of the EDI
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1. Language and Cognitive Development 2. Communication Skills 3. Social Competence 4. Emotional Maturity 5. Physical Health and Well-being Scales of the EDI
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What Does Each Scale Measure? Language & Cognitive Develpment Basic Literacy Skills Interest in Literacy/Numeracy and Memory Advanced Literacy Skills Basic Numeracy Skills Physical Health & Well Being Physical Preparedness for the School Day Physical independence Gross & Fine Motor Skills
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Emotional Maturity Prosocial and helping behavior Anxious and fearful behavior Aggressive behavior Hyperactivity and inattention Social Competence Overall social competence Responsibility and respect Approaches to learning Readiness to explore new things Communication Skills & General Knowledge Communication skills Awareness of the world What Does Each Scale Measure?
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A Catalyst for Action
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“No Data, No Problem, No Action” Alfredo Solari
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Why Annually? With an annual EDI administration we could: Establish trends within 3 years and address problems earlier Create a baseline of child development for new programs and services Provide more meaningful results: in rural and remote areas for distinctly identified groups (e.g. ESL, Aboriginal, special needs) Understand if broad ECD policy directions are being effective
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Policy Collaboration The EDI is now funded by three ministries – Healthy Living and Sport, Education and Children and Family Development A new era of inter-ministerial collaboration
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500+ Initiatives
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Local Stories
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www. Communities for Kids.ca CFK is an ECD initiative in the South Okanagan - Similkameen. (Summerland south to Osoyoos and west to Princeton.) CFK promotes optimal health and development of all children aged 0-6. CFK’s coalition includes Success By 6®. We work together to identify and meet ECD needs in all SOS communities.
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www. Communities for Kids.ca CFK is a.k.a. Children First. Both CF and SB6 span the province. CF and SB6 coordinators rely on the EDI to do our work. Arguably, there isn’t a single coordinator who doesn’t know it and who hasn’t used it in one form or another. CFK relies on the EDI to help make evidence based decisions to improve the lives of all children in the South Okanagan.
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How has CFK used the EDI ? CFK has allocated over $100,000 of SB6 funding since 2006, for 14 projects. Every project CFK funds must be evidence based. To date, all CFK funded projects have used the EDI (and other data) as evidence to demonstrate the project’s need.
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www. Communities for Kids.ca In conclusion, the EDI provides critical information to CFK (and other provincial ECD initiatives) that we use to help make important evidence -based decisions about ECD program development and implementation. Thank you
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How Do We Implement the EDI?
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Timeline
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How Do You Complete the EDI?
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When is the EDI Completed? How long will it take to complete? What will I need? Getting Started with the EDI
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Sample Class List
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Questionnaire Labels 14-digit EDI ID # School Name Child’s Date of Birth Child’s Postal Code Teacher name Child Gender
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EDI ID Numbers The EDI ID Number Contains 14-Digits 3939345090120139 39 = School District Number 39345 = School Code 09 = Cycle Year (Year Administered) 01 = Teacher Code 2 = Class Time 01 = Child ID# from class list 39345 09 012
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The EDI Questionnaire Label Demographic Information
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Section A Physical Health & Well-Being
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Section B Language & Cognitive Skills
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Section C Social & Emotional Development
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Section D Special Problems
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Section E Additional Questions
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When? How? Why? Teacher Participation Form
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Privacy and Confidentiality Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) of UBC approved All information collected is kept completely confidential and used for statistical purposes only Parents are informed; participation is voluntary; consent is passive No child or teacher is ever identified in our reporting
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Important Things to Remember Use the guide as a reference if you are not sure about a specific question Trust your instincts Be as objective as possible when completing the EDI Don ’ t compare one child to another Answer as many questions as you can
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Please fill this out before you leave today and give it to your trainer Why? Teacher Training Feedback Form
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“Kindergarten teachers of B.C. deserve a long, loud round of applause. Through their participation in the Early Development Instrument project, BC is now the first jurisdiction in the world to have population level data on the state of children's development at school entry. Together we may just find a way to provide all of our children with an equal start on their educational journey.” Dr. Clyde Hertzman
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Who are the Contacts in Your District? School District Contact Community ECD Representative
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Who is Your Contact at HELP? Gillian Corless EDI Implementation Manager gillian.corless@ubc.ca Please visit HELP’s website: www.earlylearning.ubc.ca Sign up for HELP’s Listserv.
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Questions?
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