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The Early Learning Quality Initiative (ELQI) promotes professional development and high-quality early learning programs. Our services are available to Registered Early Childhood Educators and all staff working in centres/programs within our local early learning and childcare community in the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton.
We are a program of Community Living Trent Highlands.
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Early Development Instrument (EDI)
The Early Development Instrument, or the EDI for short, is a questionnaire developed by Dr. Dan Offord and Dr. Magdalena Janus at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University. The EDI is a 103-item questionnaire completed by kindergarten teachers in the second half of the school year that measures children’s ability to meet… Continue reading Early Development Instrument (EDI)
BIG Emotions and Little People-
It is hard to believe that we are at the middle of July. The ELQI would like to remind you about the upcoming event on July 30th. We hope you will be able to attend. Mary Hewitt, founder of Unlocking Childhood, is an experienced public speaker, writer, and consultant specializing in the well-being of children, parents, educators,… Continue reading BIG Emotions and Little People-
Our Professional Learning Journey Continues- July
The Early Learning Quality Initiative is happy to announce another professional learning opportunity for the month of July. We are excited to welcom Mary Hewitt- Unlocking Childhood on July 30th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm . Mary will be presenting BIG Emotions and Little People. Mary Hewitt, founder of Unlocking Childhood, is an experienced public speaker, writer,… Continue reading Our Professional Learning Journey Continues- July
Professional Learning Opportunities- Information Sharing
The ELQI has received the July newsletter from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care Program (ELCC) and would love to share it with the educators within the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton. The mission of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care Program… Continue reading Professional Learning Opportunities- Information Sharing
International Day of Play-June 11, 2026
Play isn’t just fun – it’s essential for every child’s development. International Day of Play | UNICEF Parenting What is International Day of Play? International Day of Play is a time to celebrate the power of play. It’s a time to raise awareness about how central play is to every child’s development and well-being. And… Continue reading International Day of Play-June 11, 2026
Our Professional Learning Journey Continues – June Opportunities
We would like to remind you of our upcoming professional learning opportunity for the two part series- Sensory Processing with Paula Aquilla. Registration closes on Monday, June 1 at 4:00 pm . Please make sure to register before the deadline. If you miss the deadline, please email Elqi@clth.ca to request to participate. We hope that… Continue reading Our Professional Learning Journey Continues – June Opportunities
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Rose McHugh, RECE, Manager of Early Learning Services
(705) 328-0464, ext. 246 or send a message
Beckie Kellett, RECE, Early Learning Coordinator
(705) 328-0464, ext. 236 or send a message
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