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Parkland School Division, along with most other jurisdictions in Alberta, is participating in the Early Child Development (ECD) Mapping Initiative from Alberta Education. This initiative involves the use of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) to measure the development of all children during their kindergarten year. The EDI is a questionnaire used to gauge the ‘developmental readiness’ of 5 year olds in the areas of:
- Physical health and well-being
- Social competence
- Emotional maturity
- Language and cognitive development
- Communication skills and general knowledge
In February and March, all Kindergarten teachers will be asked to complete a questionnaire for each child in their classroom(s). Results from the EDI are designed to be interpreted at the group level and no individual child will be identified.
In addition to the EDI, the Initiative is also utilizing Statistics Canada socio-economic data and is working with communities to collect information about community assets. The data will be ‘plotted’ on maps for every community in the province. This type of information can help to learn more about the differences across communities in child development; and where strengths and gaps exist in programming, facilities and services. Communities can then use this information to work together to meet the needs of their young children and families. For more information on this initiative visit Education Alberta.
Please assist us in this initiative by signing the consent form that your child brings home.
For more information, please contact your school directly.
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