About the Council for Early Child Development
BULLETIN BOARD:
1. The Council is excited to announce that its new website will be launched in the next few weeks.
2. Cities Fit for Children: BC Summit of Municipal Leaders
Langley BC, October 22-23, 2009
3. The Early Development Imperative: A Pan-Canadian Summit
Winnipeg MB, November 16-18, 2009
4. Job Postings: Early Child Development Mapping Project
University of Alberta
5. The Council supports Ontario's Early Learning Advisor's vision
6. Putting Science Into Action: National Conference
Sackville, NB, May 13-15, 2009
Read statement for a national system of ECD>>
Background
Founded by Dr. Fraser Mustard in 2004, the Council for Early Child Development is based on the recommendations of the Ontario Early Years Study (McCain & Mustard, 1999).
The Council's Board of Directors draws from business, education, health, academia, early child development communities, and private citizens.
Supported by foundation and private sector contributions, the Council is a not-for-profit, non-governmental association of community and scientific networks with a focus on early child development science and community action.
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Early Years Study 2: Putting Science into Action
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The Council?s Vision
The Council envisions a national system of early child development that reflects the critical importance of life-long health, learning and behaviour for every Canadian and that provides every child with equity from the start and equitable outcomes later in life.
The Council?s Mission
To close the gap between what we know about early human development and what we do for children in their earliest years. By:
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