Since September 4th 2018, BCEdAccess has been collecting parent-reported data on the exclusion of students with disabilities from schools in BC. As of June 2019, they had 492 reports with 3,610 instances where students were excluded from school. They recently launched the final data for the 2018-2019 school year. Of the respondents, 92.9% of the MORE
On October 29, 2019 from 9-4:30pm, join us for a full-day gathering of families, advocates, agencies, and organizations wanting to improve outcomes for children, youth and their families receiving early years supports and services in B.C. Bring your heart, your vision and your voice — and tell us what you MORE
As explained in this APTN News article, First Nations educator Harvey McCue produced a program of 24 one-hour sessions designed for youth between the ages of 11 and 13. The purpose of the First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum is to promote resilience and instill hope amongst First Nations youth. The resource includes MORE
A recent UK study researched the association between moving home and moving school frequently and the early childhood formal educational achievement. The study found that children who moved home frequently were more likely not to achieve in formal assessments compared with children not moving. Therefore, the report recommends that children experiencing MORE
The Adoption and Permanency Fund of BC was established by the Province of BC and the Adoption Council of Canada to support individuals and organizations that are working to help British Columbia’s children and youth who are awaiting adoption and/or other permanent connections. They are currently accepting grant applications for projects and MORE
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is developing a service framework to better support children and youth with special needs (CYSN) and their families. The framework will guide how the ministry provides and funds CYSN programs and services and will be ready for phased implementation in spring 2020. MORE
Compelling global evidence indicates that making a positive difference to children’s mental health requires community-driven systems-level integration to address the determinants of mental health. A recent review analyses the available literature that underpins intersectoral service integration processes and tools designed to improve mental healthcare for Indigenous children. The review found that MORE
A recent CTV News article quotes the National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations that preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) need 10 to 13 hours of sleep, while school age children (ages 6 to 13) need 9 to 11 hours. Children ages 14 to 17 need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep. The article MORE
The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children released their fifth factsheet in a series of tools aimed at promoting a more robust review of how we are doing in Canada with regard to children’s rights. The factsheet gives a brief overview of issues in Canada, how Canada responded to previous recommendations, MORE
This recent National Association for the Education of Young Children article provides simple tips to enrich outdoor environments to ensure all children have time to play in the grass. There are 10 tips to help children take advantage of the potential for enhancing social, emotional, and intellectual development: positive teacher attitude, family MORE
The BC Ombudsperson’s 40th Annual Report provides an overview of the role of its office, as well as the education, outreach, investigations, and disclosures related to their work. The report found that between April 2019-March 2019, 63% of the top 20 complaints and enquires received were about provincial government ministries. MORE
A new resource by SickKids outlines how chronic conditions can affect many aspects of a child’s everyday routine at a time when they are figuring out who they are and what they enjoy. Some children with a chronic condition may be more likely to develop symptoms of anxiety, depression or MORE
The National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health recently hosted a webinar by Alison Gerlach, PhD, who spoke on her research that explores socially-responsive approaches to children’s rehabilitation with Indigenous communities, families and children. The webinar provides a critical analysis of the concept of “children’s rehabilitation,” an understanding of how rehabilitation MORE
The Human Early Learning Partnership released Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) data for 2017/18 and 2018/19 for 31 BC school districts. MDI data reports on grade 4 and 7 students’ responses to questions about their well-being (health, happiness/sadness, self-esteem, optimism) and their assets (connections to adults, friends, peers). The data MORE
The BC Council for Families invites applications for program funding for agencies that offer Parent-Child Mother Goose, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting or My Tween and Me programs anywhere in BC. The contracts of up to $1,000 will help agencies deliver programs so that families can receive the support they need to MORE