Early Childhood Informed Communities
Health and development of young children is influenced by many aspects and is the responsibility shared with family, community and society. Provincial and local policies, practices, and resources all contribute to creating healthy environments for young children.
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Community Success Stories
I’m Ready for Screens
The Impact of Screen Time on Early Childhood Development Symposium was held in Calgary in October 2019. The Calgary and surrounding Community Coalitions helped to
Beaumont & Leduc
Collaboration between the Beaumont and Leduc & Area Coalition, two videos were developed to promote Early Childhood Development (ECD). The videos were presented to town
Documenting Impact
Aligning the key conditions of collective impact, ECCA initiated a shared measurement plan. Data collection was a component made possible in the partnership with CoLab-Online.
Loose Parts Play
Outdoor “Loose Parts Play” is a collaboration with Calgary Coalitions and recreation professionals. Loose Parts Boxes are located in neighbourhood green spaces. Play is key
Stettler
The Stettler Coalition hosted Coalition Essentials an online workshop through Ready to Raise resulting in increased understanding of the collaboration continuum, the components of collaborative
Central Peace
Central Peace encourages coalition members to refine skills in leadership and strategic planning. The coordinator attended board development sessions offered by Alberta Arts & Culture
