The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is pleased to offer a full day of pre-conference learning and dialogue for this year’s Early Years Conference (EYC), on February 1, 2024. With a focus on 20 years of BC early years data and research, the event will cover a wide range of topics from a diverse group of presenters and participants, including Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) members who guide HELP’s work, community, health, and school district partners, as well as HELP faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to seeing you there!
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EYC Pre-Conference Day Agenda
Date: February 1, 2024
Location: Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Breakfast & Registration
8:00AM — 9:00 AM
Morning Session
9:00AM — 12:30PM
Presentations:
- Welcome & Introductions provided by ASC Elder Reanna Erasmus and Mariana Brussoni
- 20 years of Child Development Monitoring System data — what are we seeing in BC?
- What are we learning about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic about experiences and developmental health of young children and their families?
- Early Development Instrument (EDI) data across Canada — how does BC compare?
- BC’s early years context — challenges and opportunities
Panel Presentations with Discussion: Research Highlights
- What are we learning from 20 years of EDI research? Hear examples of research findings from HELP faculty and researchers about the influence of poverty, early diagnosis on later outcomes, the developmental well-being of children from refugee backgrounds, and more!
Lunch & Networking
12:30PM — 1:15PM
Afternoon Session
1:15PM — 4:30PM
Presentations:
- Introducing the EDI Data Dashboard
Panel Presentations with Discussion: Data in Action
- Representatives from South Island Indigenous Authority
- Fraser Health PACEs (Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences) Team
- Rocky Mountain School District, Early Learning Team
Closing:
- Closing reflections from Aboriginal Steering Committee members
Featured Speakers
HELP Faculty, Students, and Staff
- Dr. Mariana Brussoni
- Dr. Martin Guhn
- Dr. Barry Forer
- Dr. Magdalena Janus
- Dr. Monique Gagné Petteni
- Randip Gill
- Dr. Angie Ip
- Kinwa Bluesky
- Kate Buium
Aboriginal Steering Committee Members
- Reanna Erasmus, ASC Elder
- Duane Jackson, ASC Elder
- Laranna Scott
- Sheila Grieve
- Lori Huston
Community Partners
- South Island Indigenous Authority – Erica Pepevnak and Jenna Lancaster ?IXC’AMGILAKW
- Fraser Health, Wellness Promotion Team – Tracy Hoskin
- Rocky Mountain School District, Early Learning Team – Crystal MacLeod and Glenn Goslin