1. The Middle Years Development Instrument

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

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

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

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

6. 3,042 Total to date: Grade 7 3,042 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 3,042 2009/10 MDI PARTICIPATION

7. 5,037 Total to date: Grade 7 1,995 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 1,995 3,042 2010/11 MDI PARTICIPATION

8. 6,676 Total to date: Grade 7 1,639 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 1,639 3,042 1,995 2011/12 MDI PARTICIPATION

9. 16,961 Total to date: 2,886 Grade 7 7,399 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 10,285 3,042 1,995 1,639 2012/13 MDI PARTICIPATION

10. 24,216 Total to date: 2,538 Grade 7 4,717 Grade 4 Annual Breakdown 7,255 3,042 1,995 1,639 10,285 2013/14 MDI PARTICIPATION

11. 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 9,083 2014/15 MDI PARTICIPATION

12. Why is it important?

13. Adolescence MiddleChildhood Early Childhood Birth TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT

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

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

16. Children’s Voices

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

18. 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.

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

20. 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?

21. Access MDI Reports & Maps www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/maps/mdi/nh/