Regina Early Development Instrument (EDI) Results
Research findings to help families with young children
September, 2009 - The United Way of Regina, the Regina Regional Intersectoral Committee and the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, have released the findings from a study done of kindergarten-aged children in Regina. The study looks at how well children are developing and whether they are ready to enter kindergarten. The study compares the findings to those of children across Canada. The results of the study show that many children in Regina need help to develop into happy, healthy people.
"Being prepared for life is more than simply the reading and writing that we often associate with success in school,” said Bob Layne, Executive Director of Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Population and Public Health Services. “Children need to have stable home environments, nutritious food, proper medical care and to be part of a community."
The research is the first part of the Regina’s Understanding the Early Years (UEY) project, a national initiative funded and supported by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. This research is based on scientific evidence that shows how early childhood development can affect people for the rest of their lives.
The project collected information about:
• how well children are developing and whether they are ready to begin kindergarten;
• services available to children and families in their community; and
• community factors that affect the development of children.
The research done by Understanding the Early Years also includes practical ideas about how to assist children. These ideas have been collected from communities across Canada and in other nations.
The Regina partners will use the study results to develop plan to better support families with young children.
Danielle Pass, Coordinator, Regina Regional Intersectoral Committee says, "Understanding the Early Years has many partners, so that we can build on the strengths in our community to meet children’s needs. A comprehensive plan is needed that involves all sectors of our community."
Tracey Mann, Vice-President, Community Impact and Investments with the United Way of Regina, adds "The local results are already contributing to better informed planning and community actions that support families with young children. This community-driven action plan will be released in the spring of 2010."
For more information, contact:
Lori Foster
Public Affairs Consultant
Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
(306) 766-5289
Regina EDI Results (2008/09)
Frequently Asked Questions
Regina EDI Results - Sept. 2009 Presentation
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