Category: News
Faculty
Drs. Anne Gadermann & Eva Oberle appointed interim Co-Directors, Human Early Learning Partnership
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anne Gadermann and Dr. Eva Oberle as interim Co-Directors of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), effective to September 30, 2027. Drs. Gadermann and Oberle will take on this role while Dr. Mariana Brussoni is on a one-year administrative leave. Dr. Gadermann is an associate professor … Continued
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Canada’s new pan-Canadian standard for substance-use prevention and response in K–12 schools released
New national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools A national coalition has released Canada’s new standard for substance-use prevention, education and intervention in K–12 schools. The new framework, part of an initiative called Anchoring Change, provides evidence-based direction for schools across the country to support young people navigating an ever more complex … Continued
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EDI Wave 9 Data (2022-2026): Now Available on the Data Dashboard
HELP is pleased to announce that the Early Development Instrument (EDI) Data Dashboard has now been updated with Wave 9 data (collected between 2022- 2026) from across BC! In Wave 9, 37.3% of children were vulnerable on one or more areas of development measured by the EDI. This is the highest BC rate of developmental vulnerability … Continued
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HELP Releases First CHEQ Provincial Summary
HELP is pleased to announce the release of the online 2026 Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ) Provincial Summary. Completed by parents/caregivers of children at the start of their kindergarten year, CHEQ data offer a valuable window into the lived experiences of young children and their caregivers across the province.
Faculty
Dr. Magdalena Janus named Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development
HELP and the Faculty of Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Magdalena Janus, an internationally-renowned developmental scientist, has joined UBC as the Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development.
News
HELP 2025 Year in Review: Strengthening Partnerships, Expanding Knowledge, and Supporting Child Well-Being
2025 brought exciting growth to our community: from new faculty to impactful reports, community-engaged research, and renewed momentum as we head into HELP’s 25th anniversary year.
News
New research reveals decline in B.C. kindergarteners developmental health after pandemic
A new report from HELP reveals that more than one in three kindergarten children in B.C. are entering school with challenges in one or more core areas of development—a rate higher than ever recorded in the province.
Faculty
Welcoming New Faculty to HELP: Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen and Dr. Hali Kil
HELP is pleased to welcome two outstanding scholars to our community: Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen and Dr. Hali Kil. Their expertise and commitment to advancing research that supports children and families will strengthen HELP’s mission to improve early development outcomes across British Columbia and beyond.
News
Scholar Profile: Dr. Monique Gagné Petteni
With a passion for large-scale linked data, Dr. Monique Gagné Petteni is advancing research to support children’s well-being across the lifespan.
Indigenous
Reconciliation Through Institutional Training
In preparation for this upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) held a 3-part learning series on the history and ongoing effects of the residential school system, as well as possible future paths to move forward. Members of the HELP team were invited to participate and reflect on the series throughout the month.