Concours « Miniportables à gagner »

Thanks to the many participants and congratulations to the 20 winners! The information provided by the young respondents has enabled us to better understand their interests and ideas.

Winners were chosen at random on April 10, 2012 and were reached by phone on April 10 and 11, 2012. They live in the following regions:

Bas-St-Laurent (1);
Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean (1);
Capitale-Nationale (5);
Mauricie (1);
Estrie (1);
Montréal (3);
Chaudière-Appalaches (3);
Laurentides (1);
Montérégie (4).

Latest release based on QLSCD data

Last October, the Institut de la statistique du Québec released the fascicle entitled “Predicting Academic Achievement in Fourth Grade from Kindergarten Cognitive, Behavioural and Motor Skills. It examines associations between children’s cognitive, behavioural and motor skills in kindergarten and academic achievement in Grade 4 (reading, writing, mathematics, science and overall). It also assesses to what degree these skills in kindergarten are associated with school and classroom engagement.

You can access this fascicle written by Linda Pagani, Caroline Fitzpatrick, Luc Belleau and Michel Janosz, by clicking here: Predicting Academic Achievement in Fourth Grade from Kindergarten Cognitive, Behavioural and Motor Skills.

80th Acfas conference "Parce que j’aime le savoir"

The annual conference of the Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas) will be held from May 7 to 11, 2012 in Montréal. It is the most important multidisciplinary gathering on knowledge and research in the francophonie. It draws thousands of researchers from some thirty countries and all fields of research. More details

3rd Symposium on Educational Success

The 3rd Symposium on Educational Success whose theme is Partageons nos savoirs will be held on April 26 and 27, 2012 at Université Laval in Québec City. Conferences, roundtables or practical workshops will be on one of the following four sub-themes: Learning more, Acting effectively, Acting together, and Learning from one another. The actors in the sectors concerned with educational success and student retention are invited to attend.

3rd annual symposium on heart health prevention in young people

This symposium tackles the roles of social media, videos, the Internet, and technology in the fight against obesity. It will take place on May 31, 2012 at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montréal. For further details : http://www.saac.chu-sainte-justine.org/preventioncardio2012.html

International Conference - Models of Early Childhood Services

This conference is on the various challenges faced in implementing effective early childhood practices in the world. It offers policy makers and international service planners a place to learn and share their views and experiences on ECS delivery. June 5 and 6, 2012 at the Hotel Omni in Montréal. For more information: Models of Early Childhood Services – International Conference

ACJQ Biannual Congress “S’investir dans le développement : un parcours gagnant”

October 29 and 30, 2012, Québec City Convention Centre

The Congress will bring together all the actors who have contributed in a variety of ways to improving the quality of life of children, young people, and troubled families. For more details: http://www.acjq.qc.ca/?4411BF72-3CCC-43F6-B952-9E5F22AA3E1F