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HELP Visits Nelson and Nanaimo in April
This April the Human Early Learning Partnership will be visiting Nelson (April 8th) and Nanaimo (April 11th). This Spring Research Seminar Series hopes to continue the legacy of HELP's founding director, Dr. Clyde Hertzman, who wanted to get back to BC communities this year to increase collaborative efforts toward positive change for children and families.
Register for the Nelson event Register for the Nanaimo event
Morning Keynote Presentation: “Children and Communities Over Time”
Presenters: Joanne Schroeder, Deputy Director and Martin Guhn, Assistant Professor
The focus will be on what we have learned about children’s development and the impacts this knowledge has had at the local, provincial and national levels. New results from the MDI will be presented and will illustrate trends, and demonstrate the value of linking Kindergarten, Grade 4 and Grade 7 results.
Afternoon Workshops:
How Do Community Systems Influence Child Development? Explore the interaction of environments that impact children’s development and examine how you can make a difference locally. The focus will be on an asset based approach to change.
What Does the MDI Tell Us? Get an in depth look at results from the MDI and an overview of the valuable information that is ...
Posted:March 13, 2013, noon
HELP's Fall Research Expo 2012 Event Summary
Thank you for participating in HELP’s Fall Research Exposition 2012. The day was a great success and we are already planning next year’s event.
This post is intended to provide you with links to the keynote videos as well as access to some additional resources. Please do not hesitate to contact Anita Ng, HELP’s Events Coordinator, if you have any questions or requests for additional information.
Video Recordings
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
Dr. Martin Guhn
Dr. Ziba Vaghri
Event Photos
We have posted a selection of pictures from this event on HELP's Flickr Page. If you would like to receive a copy of a particular image for your own personal use, please send your request to help.events@ubc.ca.
HELP Communication Materials
HELP's Fact Sheets, Research Briefs, and other communications materials are available for download from our Documents Library.
Posted:Nov. 7, 2012, 12:45 p.m.
New HELP Fall Research Exposition keynote previews are now available
Want to learn more about HELP's October 24 Fall Research Exposition keynotes? Visit the HELP YouTube channel to view presentation preview videos featuring Dr. Martin Guhn, Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl and Dr. Ziba Vaghri.
The afternoon workshop session is completely full but there are still some seats available for the morning keynote sessions. To learn more and register, please visit HELP's Events page.
Posted:Oct. 10, 2012, 9:55 a.m.
HELP Fall Expo 2012 Trailer and Keynote Preview
Join us on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 for HELP's Fall Research Expo 2012!
Last year’s Research Exposition connected the dots across the first 10 years of HELP’s research. This year, we will focus on the future, highlighting emerging child development research at HELP. We will highlight:
- The Middle Years Development Instrument in British Columbia
- Child Development Trajectories: Looking Forward to the Future
- Monitoring Rights in Early Childhood
The full day event will comprise of a morning keynote session, hosted by Dr. Clyde Hertzman, which will explore the three research streams. It will continue with a number of afternoon workshops on HELP research topics, offering participants an opportunity to examine the research streams in more depth, exchange ideas and build skills.
Register Now! | Visit our events page for more information
Posted:Oct. 4, 2012, 10:21 a.m.
Engaging Fathers in Early Years Programs - Webinar
Date: October 3, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
In an upcoming EYCDI Webinar titled, Engaging Fathers in Early Years Programs, Early Years Community Developers will have a chance to learn about best-practices and resources in Father Involvement programming and supporting community agencies to become more father-friendly in their approach to clients. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask Abby Dads Coordinator Jeff Mclean and Father Involvement Network-BC's David Sheftel questions about effectively engaging fathers in Early Years programs in communities.
Posted:Sept. 27, 2012, 4:04 p.m.
Registration Open For HELP's Fall Research Expo
Join us on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 for the Human Early Learning Partnership's 2012 Fall Research Expo.
Last year’s Expo connected the dots, illustrating how HELP’s cell to society perspective has significantly contributed to our understanding of the importance of the early years over the last eleven years. This year’s event will focus on the future. Our full day event promises opportunities to examine HELP research streams in more depth, exchange ideas and build skills.
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Morning Keynotes
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM – Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent Road, UBC
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM – Various Locations
What: Morning Keynotes
Three keynotes, moderated by Dr. Clyde Hertzman, will highlight emerging child development research at HELP, including:
- The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI), with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
- Child Development Trajectories, with Dr. Martin Guhn
- Monitoring Rights in Early Childhood, with Dr. Ziba Vaghri
What: Afternoon Session
Six, small group workshops, each focusing on a different research theme, will take place across UBC campus. Workshops are as follows:
- MDI Tools for Action
- How and Why do we Study Children’s Developmental Trajectories?
- General ...
Posted:Sept. 11, 2012, 1:52 p.m.
Wonder of Learning opening events
The Wonder of Learning exhibit from Reggio Emilia, Italy will be hosting two events:
A fundraising dinner with Dr. Carla Rinaldi, president of Reggio Children.
When: July 17, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: La Perla Ballroom, River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Tickets are now available online at $150. All proceeds to support the Wonder of Learning exhibit from the infant-toddler centres and preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy.
The Gala Opening Celebration of the exhibit with Dr. Carla Rinaldi, president of Reggio Children.
When: July 18, 7:00 pm
Where: River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Tickets for the Gala Opening are now available.
Posted:July 3, 2012, 9:48 a.m.
3rd Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Challenging Behaviour - The Tip of the Iceberg
When: Main Conference: November 15-16, 2012, Focused Workshops: November 17, 2012
Where: The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, B.C.
This conference will provide educational and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field.
Specifically, the conference will focus on approaches to complex challenging behaviours, contributing medical issues and new developments in medication and behavioural treatment. In addition, the conference will address important health and mental health issues and will review common genetic syndromes such as Down Syndrome.
This conference will engage health care providers and educators from a wide range of professional disciplines in knowledge transfer and interprofessional collaboration in order to maximize health and wellbeing so as to minimize disability and improve quality of life. The format will include plenaries, breakout sessions and poster sessions.
Posted:July 3, 2012, 9:33 a.m.
The 2012 Educational Leadership Conference
When: November 15 – 16, 2012
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C.
The 2012 Educational Leadership Conference will bring education partners throughout B.C. and the Pacific Northwest together to share innovative practices with a focus on the principles of the BC Education Plan and personalized learning opportunities throughout B.C..
Posted:June 20, 2012, 3:57 p.m.
Save the Date: HELP's Fall Research Expo is October 24, 2012
HELP is excited to announce the date for our 2012 Fall Research Exposition. Please mark your calendars and join us on October 24th, 2012.
Last year’s Research Exposition connected the dots across the first 10 years of HELP’s research. This year, we will focus on the future, highlighting emerging child development research at HELP. We will highlight:
- Monitoring Child Rights
- The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI)
- Child Development Trajectories
The full day event will comprise of a morning keynote session, hosted by Dr. Clyde Hertzman, which will explore the three research streams. It will continue with a number of afternoon workshops on HELP research topics, offering participants an opportunity to examine the research streams in more depth, exchange ideas and build skills.
Details, including workshop topics and registration instructions, will be announced in the late summer. In the meantime, we invite you to Save the Date. We look forward to seeing you on October 24th.
Posted:June 20, 2012, 12:19 p.m.
Promoting Mental Health in BC Schools: Summer Institute 2012
When: August 23-24, 2012
Where: Neville Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall, UBC, Vancouver, BC
The Summer Institute 2012 will focus on:
- The exchange of knowledge and ideas about how to build school connectedness and improve mental well-being
- Practical information and strategies for addressing mental health challenges in classrooms and school communities
- Networking with colleagues and partners in mental health and education
Agenda
Day 1 – Building Strengths: School Culture and Connectedness
Fostering school connectedness in classrooms and school communities
Day 2 – Mitigating Vulnerabilities: Mental Health and Substance Use Issues
Information, resources and strategies for addressing mental health challenges in classrooms and school communities
This event is the result of an ongoing collaboration with the BC School-based Mental Health.
Registration fee: $55 (Lunch will be provided). Register by June 15th.
Posted:June 12, 2012, 12:33 p.m.
The Data Effect: Explore Our Hidden Opportunity
When: June 5, 2012
Where: Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
Over the last three decades, British Columbia has collected one of the world’s most comprehensive databases of health information. This public resource has the potential to save lives, reduce health care costs by billions of dollars and become a powerful catalyst for business and discovery.
Join decision makers in government, research institutions, and other leading thinkers on June 5, to unlock the opportunity. Visit the Data Effect website to learn more and register.
Speakers include:
• Dr. Diane Finegood, President & CEO, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
• Elizabeth Denham, Information and Privacy Commissioner, British Columbia
• Dr. Julio Montaner, Director, BC Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (by video)
• Dr. Patricia Martens, Director, Manitoba Center for Health Policy
• Nancy Meagher, Executive Director, Population Data BC
• Dr. Bruce Carleton, BC Children's Hospital and Chair, Provincial Data Stewardship Committee
Posted:May 9, 2012, 8:37 a.m.
Society for Children and Youth of BC's Annual General Meeting
When: May 17, 2012, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Peggy Gunn Woodland Halls, Van Dusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
The Society for Children and Youth (SCY) of BC's Annual General Meeting will explore emerging issues in children's rights, showcase accomplishments in the past year, and share successes with the many organizations and individuals who have contributed to SCY.
Through interactive discussion, this event will explore diversity and multi-culturalism in Canada and SCY’s commitments with the UN Convention of Rights of the Child. Does our cultural diversity in Canada conflict in any way with our adherence with the UN Convention of Rights of the Child? Who should ultimately oversee the “best interests of the child” the family or the government? Should religious or cultural tenets take precedent over the Rights of the Child? And to what extent should government’s role be in “assisting families in fulfilling their essential role as nurturers of children”? Instead of a single answer can there be a multitude of answers to the question, what is in the best interest of the child?
Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10.
Registration for this event is highly ...
Posted:April 24, 2012, 2:29 p.m.
CIHR CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE - What about me? Reflections on autism and why bullying is so easy, and acceptance so tough
When: May 10, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: W2 Media Café, 111 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free
Join us in a discussion as we compare and contrast social rejection and social acceptance, try to better understand interactions with peers, whether positive or negative, and consider how we can promote acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Experts:
- Grace Iarocci, PhD, R. Psych, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism & Developmental Disorders Lab, SFU
- Anthony Bailey, MBBS, Institute of Mental Health Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Professor of Psychiatry, UBC
- Elizabeth Kelley, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Director of ASD Studies, Queen’s University
Moderator:
Grace Iarocci and Emily Gardiner, Autism & Developmental Disorders Lab, SFU
This event is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and is intended to be an outreach initiative aimed at providing information and sparking informal discussion with the general public related to autism and bullying.
Please RSVP by May 3, 2012 to sfuautismcafe@gmail.com as seating is limited.
Posted:April 18, 2012, 9:19 a.m.
What the Dickens: How Canadian health policy orphans children's health
When: May 23, 2012, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Wosk Centre, Vancouver, BC
Noted Canadian health economist Steven Lewis will be the featured speaker at the second annual Mowafaghian Visiting Scholar event. His topic is: What the Dickens: How Canadian health policy orphans children's health.
A very limited number of seats have been set aside for students. If you are interested in attending please contact Daphne Gray-Grant, daphne_gray-grant@sfu.ca, to request an invitation.
This event is sponsored by the Children's Health Policy Centre in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University.
Posted:April 11, 2012, 3 p.m.
Addressing Social Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders
When: April 30, 2012, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave at 16th and Granville, Vancouver, BC
Edutalks Seminars is pleased to present an evening with Dr. David Worling who will be addressing social challenges for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. This talk will focus on the social challenges inherent to many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Attention will be given to specific interventions that target the core social challenges through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with descriptions of the Club Connects group program.
Dr. Worling brings this topic to light using a combination of recent evidenced-based research, clinical descriptions, and humor. The talk is intended to provide a general overview in addition to allowing the participants to leave with some practical, hands-on strategies for supporting individuals with ASD.
Posted:April 10, 2012, 2:20 p.m.
Child Poverty Forum
When: April 19, 2012, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Schubert Centre, Vernon, BC
The North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition presents the Child Poverty Forum featuring Adrienne Montani, Provincial Advisor, First Call, BC Child and Youth Advocacy Association and Sharon Gregson, Child Care Advocates of BC. The talk will be followed by a showing of the Canadian-made documentary Poor No More.
Lunch will be provided. Registration is mandatory.
Posted:April 10, 2012, 2:17 p.m.
Community Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning
When: April 19, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: People Place, 101 – 3402 27 Ave, Vernon, BC
This is a presentation for the Community Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning, featuring $10 a day child care and average wages of $25 an hour.
Posted:April 10, 2012, 2:17 p.m.
Updated: “Jumpeth like[s] drinking ice”: The Equivalent Language Abilities of Bilingual and Monolingual Children with Autism
When: April 10, 2012, 10:30am- 12:00pm (Please note: the date and time is now updated)
Where: Room 278, Neville Scarfe Building, UBC Vancouver
Speaker: Stefka Marinova-Todd, EdD, UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
This presentation summarizes a series of studies that compares the language abilities of bilingual children with autism with those of matched groups of monolingual children with autism. Consistently, the findings show no differences between the two groups, suggesting that children with autism have the capacity to be bilingual.
Presented by: CIRCA Winter Colloquium Series 2012
Posted:April 3, 2012, 12:53 p.m.
Reinvesting in Families: Securing a Brighter Future Symposium
When: May 28 – 30, 2012
Where: Radisson Hotel, Edmonton, AB
The sixth bi-annual symposium will highlight strengths-based, prevention and early intervention approaches to support at risk children and families. Research, innovative programs, projects and practices that are making a difference will be featured. Special emphasis will be placed on supporting vulnerable Aboriginal families due to the over-representation of Aboriginal children in Canada’s Child Welfare system.
Host: The Prairie Child Welfare Consortium
Posted:March 28, 2012, 1:52 p.m.
“Jumpeth like[s] drinking ice”: The Equivalent Language Abilities of Bilingual and Monolingual Children with Autism
When: April 3, 2012, 11:00am- 12:30pm
Where: Room 278, Neville Scarfe Building, UBC Vancouver
Speaker: Stefka Marinova-Todd, EdD, UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
This presentation summarizes a series of studies that compares the language abilities of bilingual children with autism with those of matched groups of monolingual children with autism. Consistently, the findings show no differences between the two groups, suggesting that children with autism have the capacity to be bilingual.
Presented by: CIRCA Winter Colloquium Series 2012
Posted:March 28, 2012, 1:51 p.m.
Community Dialogue: Moving from Research to Action
Last fall, as part of HELP’s Fall Research Exposition, we brought together community partners from across B.C. and Alberta for a community dialogue. At that time we committed to bring highlights of this dialogue back to participants and the ECD community. Please find a summary of the highlights below.
HELP’s community partnerships are central to what we do. We are committed to ECD research that the community cares about and we value your experience and community work. We want to hear from you how we can support you to use our research. To further the discussion that we started on October 27th, HELP is hosting a teleconference:
Teleconference: Monday April 16th at 12:30
Discussion: Strategies for sharing EDI Results with parents and communities to encourage action. Email jennifer.harvey@ubc.ca to register.
We also invite you to connect in other ways by joining the Early Years Community Development Institute (EYCDI) or follow HELP on twitter, with special focus on Early Years Community Development hashtag #EYCD.
If you would like more information about the October 26th session of the Fall Research Expo, you can find these on the Event Summary, which hosts the event outline, video ...
Posted:March 27, 2012, 11:13 a.m.
Promoting Early Child Development Across the Globe Seminar
This presentation will provide an overview of Dr. Vaghri’s work within the International program of HELP. Additionally, it will take a closer look at the project of the Early Childhood Rights Indicators. Lastly, the presentation will identify some of the potential links between Dr. Vaghri’s research and the core research areas of the Human Nutrition Department of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
Presenter: Dr. Ziba Vaghri, Candidate Seminar for Assistant Professor - International Child Development, Human Early Learning Partnership, Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
When: April 5, 2012, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Room 491, SPPH Building, 2206 East Mall, UBC Vancouver
Posted:March 27, 2012, 10 a.m.
2012 Infant Development Supported Childcare (IDSC) Summer Institute
When: July 9-20, 2012, 8am–12pm
Theme: Typical & Atypical Cognitive Development: Early Intervention Strategies
This course focuses on typical and atypical cognitive development in children from birth to age 8. Special attention will be given to the relation between cognitive development and areas such as language and communication, social-emotional, motor and adaptive development.
The course will explore the connection between cognitive development and academic learning in areas such as reading, writing, and math. Major developmental disorders associated with cognitive delays will be presented. Finally, we will discuss and analyze practical intervention strategies, with special attention given to the importance of collaborating with parents to help children reach their maximum potential through cognitive skill development.
Registration Deadline: June 11, 2012
Posted:March 27, 2012, 9:59 a.m.
The Aesthetics of Children’s Everyday Literacies
When: April 12, 2012, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: UBC Botanical Garden (Reception Hall), 6804 Southwest Marine Dr., Vancouver, BC
Dr. Kate Pahl, University of Sheffield, England, will address findings from a two year ethnographic study on children’s home literacy practices, specifically their writing practices.
Lunch will be provided between 12:00-1:00.
Cost: Free and Open to the public!
Presented by: The Institute for Early Childhood Education & Research (IECER) in collaboration with The Department of Language and Literacy (LLED).
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/KatePahl.
For more information contact: Iris.berger@ubc.ca.
Posted:March 21, 2012, 11:49 a.m.
