Early Childhood Education and Care Power Point

Check out the Power Point regarding early childhood education and care and Mission's children. View the Power Point here.

HELP's Socioeconomic Maps for Mission

Check out the Socioeconomic Index maps and their explanation of how they reflect on early childhood development. View the Maps here.

Children's First Stakeholders Outcomes Document

See how well we have assessed ourselves regarding planning, coordination, awareness, mobilization and service delivery. View the Stake Holders outcomes here.

2008/2011 Mission ECD Strategic Plan Document

Check out the changes to our strategic plan and priorities set forth for the upcoming years. View the strategic plan here.

Press Release!

Information about Kathy's presentation on May 3rd at Mission Secondary School. View the press release here.

Amendment to Mission's Community Asset Mapping Report!

An update of the socioeconomic status and EDI outcomes of young children in Mission. View the report here.
Thanks for supporting our community's children!

Mission's Parent Barrier Report!

We would like to thank all Mission's parents the participated in our Parent Barrier Survey over the last few months. We would also would like to graciously thank Save On Foods, Safeway, St. Josephs Food Bank, Community Services, and Mission Leisure Centre for letting us conduct our survey at their establishments. View the report here.
Thanks for supporting our community's children!

Family In Focus Newsletter - Second Edition!

The Mission Early Childhood Development Committee in conjunction with the Understanding the Early Years project
has created Mission's first Parents Newsletter - "Family In Focus" - highlighting what our project has accomplished in our community, as well as, helpful tips about your child's development with some suggestions for children's activities and play.

Mission's Community Mapping Study!

The Mission Early Childhood Development Committee in conjunction with the Understanding the Early Years project presents the release of Mission's Community Mapping Study! Based on research conducted in Mission, British Columbia, this report provides the results of this study which was designed to gather information about: our community's physical, social and economic environments; the programs and services supporting families with young children; and 'readiness to learn' upon school entry of all kindergarten children. Two reports were created reflecting the differences in EDI vulnerabilities at the national and provincial levels. View the "Provincial EDI Mapping report" or the "National EDI Mapping report".

2006 EDI RESULTS!

The Mission Early Childhood Development Committee in conjunction with the Understanding the Early Years project presents the release of the 2003/2006 EDI change maps! Please check out how well our youngsters are doing prior to school entry. This power point presentation in pdf format - "EDI Power Point" - includes implications for community planning.

Media Attention

Lynn Easton's unique perspective regarding early learning and child development is captured in several articles published in the Mission Record! A great read that focuses attention on the importance of the early years.
  •      "Growing movement to include more creative play in programs"
  •      "Help your child learn important social skills"
  •      "Instill a love of reading in children"
  •      "Halloween - scariest time of the year"
  •      "Missed convention, but got the T-shirt"
  •      "End the day with a good book"
  •      "Canada ranks last for child care funding"
  •      "Mission gearing up for festival season"

The Early Childhood Development Committee & Understanding the Early Years Project Launches Bookmark Campaign!

As part of our enthusiasm to promote the importance of early childhood we have created bookmarks from our posters based on the five EDI domains - Please take the opportunity to view them here first!

The Early Childhood Development Committee & Understanding the Early Years Project Launches Poster Campaign!

As part of our enthusiasm to promote the importance of early childhood we are showcasing our posters based on five important components of development - LEARN, EXPLORE, PLAY, SHARE, & READ. Please take the opportunity to view them here first!

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Last updated: March 1st, 2010