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ECD Research in Saskatchewan

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Mon, 2010-05-17 12:22

Presentation by Fleur Macqueen Smith, Research and Knowledge Transfer Officer, Healthy Children research team, Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU, www.spheru.ca), kidSKAN Connectors Forum, May 13, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan ECD overview: looking back, looking forward

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Mon, 2010-05-17 12:19

Presentation by Sue Delanoy, special projects coordinator, Child and Youth Friendly Saskatoon, kidSKAN, and Kinsmen Activity Place, Saskatoon, at the kidSKAN Connectors Forum, May 13, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

An overview of the Canadian ECD Landscape

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Mon, 2010-05-17 11:58

Presentation given by Debra Mayer, early childhood consultant in Manitoba, at the kidSKAN Connectors Forum, May 13, 2010, Regina, Saskatchewan.

Webcast announced! Bridging Education and Early Learning and Care. Register today

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Wed, 2010-05-12 14:06

The Council for Early Child Development is excited to invite you to join them for a live video webcast and the launch of the Canadian Network for Leadership in Education and Early Learning & Care to be held on Tuesday June 1st.

Download the webcast flyer here, and information about this new network here. Participation in the webcast is free, but you must register.

DATE: JUNE 1, 2010 This event is free!

TIME: The webcast will be broadcast simultaneously at 9-10:30 am Pacific Time | 10-11:30 am Mountain Time | 11 am-12:30 pm Central Time | 12-1:30 pm Eastern Time | 1:00- 2:30 pm Atlantic Time | 1:30- 3:00 pm Newfoundland & Labrador Time. (You can check your time zone at the National Research Council’s website.) Read more...

Welcome to the kidSKAN blog

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Wed, 2010-05-12 13:58

At the moment, we are in the final stages of preparation for our first big public event - a kidSKAN Connectors Forum in Regina on May 13th. We are bringing people together to learn about early childhood development work going on in the province and beyond, and sharing the kidSKAN community of practice.

Mark your calendars - our next forum is planned for Thursday, October 28th in Saskatoon. Use the Contact Us for more information.

Using research to impact policy and practice

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Tue, 2009-11-10 06:02

This poster describes the decision-maker based approach that the Healthy Children research team in Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit uses to conduct research with decision-makers, its development, and its impact in the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study.

The steps are: 1) Identify decision-makers; 2) Involve them early; 3) Involve them often; 4) Conduct research they can use; and 5) Give them results they understand.

Southeast Saskatchewan UEY: 2008 Mapping Report

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Sun, 2009-11-08 14:21

This first Community Mapping Report summarizes the early findings in the Prairie Children... Prairie Futures Understanding the Early Years in Southeast Saskatchewan. It describes the communities, their services and resources for young children, and their strengths and challenges. The second Community Mapping Report, to be published in 2010, will include information on young children's outcomes, as measured by the Early Development Instrument.

Visit the Prairie Children... Prairie Futures UEY site at: www.prairiechildrenuey.com

Saskatoon UEY: 2002 Report on Early Findings

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Sun, 2009-11-08 13:46

This report describes initial findings from the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study (2000-07) from the 2001 iteration of the Early Development Instrument, and surveys of parents and children conducted as part of the National Longitudinal Survey on Children and Youth.

The Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study examined how families and communities support their young children. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Read more...

Saskatoon UEY: 2005 Fact Sheet on Literacy

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Sun, 2009-11-08 13:41

This fact sheet describes findings from the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study (2000-07) on early literacy levels of young children in Saskatoon, and interventions the school system has developed to deal with literacy issues that the study identified. It is part of a series of four fact sheets.

Saskatoon UEY: 2005 Fact Sheet on Children's Behaviour

Submitted by Fleur Macqueen Smith on Sun, 2009-11-08 13:38

This fact sheet describes findings from the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study (2000-07) on behavioural issues with young children in Saskatoon. It is part of a series of four fact sheets.