Early Development Instrument data set

Description

The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is a questionnaire designed to measure children’s development in kindergarten. Designed by Drs. Dan Offord and Magdalena Janus of McMaster University, the EDI is a checklist that kindergarten teachers complete for each child in their class. It is a holistic measure of children's development across five areas: (1) physical health and well-being; (2) social competence; (3) emotional maturity; (4) language and cognitive development; and (5) communication skills. Teachers complete the EDI in February, after they have had several months of interaction with their Kindergarten class.

For further information on EDI, aggregate data inquiries or published information on the EDI visit: http://earlylearning.ubc.ca/edi/

Inclusions

• The EDI questionnaire is completed by kindergarten teachers from across BC for all children in their classes. This is done in 3 year waves. Each wave represents as close as possible a complete province wide survey of all BC school districts.

Exclusions

• Since EDI data is collected in three year waves, it is important to note that not every child who attends kindergarten in a given year in BC will be captured in the EDI dataset. For example, a child attending kindergarten in Vancouver in 2008 would not be included in the EDI data as data was not being collected in that particular geographic region of BC in 2008.

Conditions for access to EDI data

For access to EDI data from 1999 until 2010 (through Population Data BC) researchers must meet all of the following conditions:

• The researcher must be from The University of British Columbia, the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), or an affiliate or partner of HELP.
• The researcher must complete a form (in addition to completion of a Data Access Request (DAR)), which outlines how the researcher project relates to the Early Childhood Development Program of Research. The EDI/HELP Data Steward will have decision-making authority on the relevance to the ECDMP. Researchers will have to provide an explanations of one or more of the following:
  • Explain their project's relevance for the overall ECDMP.
  • Does the project contribute in some manner to the psychometrics of EDI?
  • Does the project expand our understanding of ECD relevant for the ECDMP?
  • Does the project contribute in a unique manner that is not identified here?
• Researchers are required to share their results with HELP in order to ensure that their project will contribute to the ongoing work of the program of research.

Fields available

Demographic Section

Field Name	Note	Date Available
wave	Wave of data
waveyr	Wave year/kindergarten year
cycleyr	Year of data collection
doc	Date of completion
child_id	Child - Number - placement on the class list
sch_name	School - Name Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
sch_dist	School District Number
sch_dist_na	School Distrct Name
minicode	School - Code assigned by the Ministry of Education (8 digits) Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
sch_city	School - City Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
sch_pstl	School - Postal code OR School - Postal code (6 digits) Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
age	Age (indicated child's age at completion of form)
chl_gend	Child - Gender
chl_tmschl	Child - Less than 1 month in current school or moved out of school/class
cls_id	Class - Class number in school
cls_time	Classs - Time of class
cls_jksk	Class - Class assignment	2001 forward
cls_type	Class - Type of class
chl_esl	Child - ESL (English as a second language)
chl_esd	Child - Special needs status
indep	Independent school - Based on school board data
sch_franco	School - Francophone school
cls_frimm	Class - French immersion class in Anglophone school
cls_oimm	Class - Other immersion class in Anglophone school
chl_lang	Child - First language
chl_lang1	Child - Language code 1
chl_lang2	Child - Language code 2
chl_comadeq	Child - Communicates adequately in first language	2005 forward
chl_repeargr	Child - Repeating the grade	2005 forward

Teacher Information

Field Name	Note	Date Available
tea_id	Teacher - ID number
tea_stud	Teacher - Number of students in this class	2005 forward
tea_gen	Teacher - Gender	2005 forward
tea_age	Teacher - Age	2005 forward
tea_exp	Teacher - Experience in months	2005 forward
tea_sch	Teacher - Experience in this school in months	2005 forward
tea_prim	Teacher - Experience at this grade level in months	2005 forward
tea_clas	Teacher - Experience for this class in months	2005 forward
tea_ed01	Teacher - Completed some coursework towards a Bachelor's degree	2005 forward
tea_ed02	Teacher - Completed a teaching certificate, diploma, or license	2005 forward
tea_ed03	Teacher - Completed a Bachelor's degree	2005 forward
tea_ed04	Teacher - Completed a Bachelor of Education degree	2005 forward
tea_ed05	Teacher - Completed some post-baccalaureate coursework	2005 forward
tea_ed06	Teacher - Completed a post-baccalaureate diploma or certificate	2005 forward
tea_ed07	Teacher - Completed some coursework towards a Master's degree	2005 forward
tea_ed08	Teacher - Completed a Master's degree	2005 forward
tea_ed09	Teacher - Completed some coursework towards a Doctorate degree	2005 forward
tea_ed10	Teacher - Completed a Doctorate degree	2005 forward
tea_ed11	Teacher - Completed other level of education	2005 forward
tea_edi1	Is this first time completing EDI?	2009 forward
tea_edi2	Number of times completed the EDI?	2009 forward
tea_edi3	Attended teacher training	2009 forward
tea_edi4	Number of times attended training	2009 forward
tea_edi5	Teacher training for this implementation	2009 forward
tea_edi6	How useful was it?	2009 forward
tea_edi7A	Yes, I used the Guide and found it helpful	2009 forward
tea_edi7c	Yes, I used the Guide but didn't find it helpful	2009 forward
tea_edi7g	Other	2009 forward
tea_edig_txt	Other text	2009 forward
tea_edi7b	No, I didn't use the Guide, I didn't find it helpful	2009 forward
tea_edi7d	No, I didn't use the Guide, I didn't have one	2009 forward
tea_edi7e	No, I didn't use the Guide, didn't have enough time	2009 forward
tea_edi7f	No, I didn't use the Guide, I'm already familiar with it	2009 forward

Questionnaire A: Physical Well-being

Field Name	Note	Date Available
qa1	Days of absence
qa2	Dressed inappropriately
qa3	Too tired
qa4	Late
qa5	Hungry
qa6	Washroom
qa7	Hand preference
qa8	Well coordinated
qa9	Proficient at holding pen
qa10	Manipulates objects
qa11	Climbs stairs
qa12	Level of energy
qa13	Overall physical

Questionnaire B: Language and Cognitive Skills

Field Name	Note	Date Available
qb1	Effective use - English
qb2	Listens - English
qb3	Tell a story
qb4	Imaginative play
qb5	Communicates needs
qb6	Understands
qb7	Articulates clearly
qb8	Handles a book
qb9	Interested in books
qb10	Interested in reading
qb11	Identifies letters
qb12	Sounds to letters
qb13	Rhyming awareness
qb14	Group reading
qb15	Reads simple words
qb16	Reads complex words
qb17	Reads sentences
qb18	Experiments writing
qb19	Writing directions
qb20	Writing voluntarily
qb21	Writes own name
qb22	Writes simple words
qb23	Writes simple sentences
qb24	Remembers things
qb25	Interested in math
qb26	Interested in number games
qb26	Sorts and classifies
qb28	1 to 1 correspondence
qb29	Counts to 20
qb30	Recognises 1-10
qb31	Compares numbers
qb32	Recognises shapes
qb33	Time concepts
qb34	Special numeracy
qb35	Special literacy
qb36	Special visual arts
qb37	Special music
qb38	Special athletics/dance/drama
qb39	Special problem solving
qb40	Special other
qb40_tx	Special other text
qb41	Adequately native	prior to 2005
qb42	English native	prior to 2005

Questionnaire C: Social and Emotional Development

Field Name	Note	Date Available
qc1	Overall social/emotional
qc2	Gets along with peers
qc3	Cooperative
qc4	Plays with various children
qc5	Follows rules
qc6	Respects property
qc7	Self-control
qc8	Self-confidence
qc9	Respect for adults
qc10	Respect for children
qc11	Accepts responsibility
qc12	Listens
qc13	Follows directions
qc14	Completes work on time
qc15	Independent
qc16	Takes care of materials
qc17	Works neatly
qc18	Curious
qc19	Eager - new toy
qc20	Eager - new game
qc21	Eager - new book
qc22	Independently solves problems
qc23	Follows simple instructions
qc24	Follows class routines
qc25	Adjusts to change
qc26	Knowledge about world
qc27	Tolerance for mistakes
qc28	Helps hurt
qc29	Clears up mess
qc30	Stops quarrel
qc31	Offers help
qc32	Comforts upset
qc33	Spontaneously helps
qc34	Invites bystanders to join
qc35	Helps sick
qc36	Upset when left
qc37	Gets into fights
qc38	Bullies or is mean
qc39	Kicks etc.
qc40	Takes things
qc41	Laughs at others
qc42	Restless
qc43	Distractable
qc44	Fidgets
qc45	Disobedient
qc46	Temper tantrums
qc47	Impulsive
qc48	Difficulty awaiting turns
qc49	Can't settle
qc50	Inattentive
qc51	Seems unhappy
qc52	Fearful
qc53	Worried
qc54	Cries a lot
qc55	Nervous
qc56	Indecisive
qc57	Shy
qc58	Sucks thumb

Questionnaire D: Special Problems

Field Name	Note	Date Available
qd	Does this child have a problem?	2005 onwards
qd1	Physical disability
qd2	Visual impairment
qd3	Hearing impairment
qd4	Speech impairment
qd5	Learning disability
qd6	Emotional problem
qd7	Behavioural problem
qd8	Home problem
qd8i	Chronic medical/health concern	2009 forward
qd8j	Unaddressed dental needs	2009 forward
qd9	Other problem
qd9_tx1	Other problem text
qd9_tx1	Other problem text
qd_code	Special concern codes	2009 forward
qd_4	School based support - special concerns	2009 forward
Qd5a	Receiving assessment - special concerns	2009 forward
qd5b	On a wait list - assessment - special concerns	2009 forward
qd10	Needs assessment
qd10_tx1	Needs assessment test
qd10_tx2	Needs assessment test
qd10_tx3	Needs assessment description

Questionnaire E: Additional Questions

Field Name	Note	Date Available
qe1	Early intervention	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe1_tx	Early intervention description	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2	Non -parental care	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2a	Centre-based, licensed	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2b	Family child care, licensed	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2c	Other home-based, unlicensed, non-relative	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2d	Other home-based, relative	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2e	Child's home, non-relative	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2f	Child's home, relative	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2g	Other	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe2h	Care time-base	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe3	Language/religion classes	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe3_tx	Language religion description	not available 06/07, 07/08
qe5	Attended junior kindergarten	not available 06/07 onwards

Questionnaire General Comments

Field Name	Note	Date Available
g_comm1	General comments
g_comm2	General comments
g_comm3	General comments
g_comm4	General comments

Questionnaire Derived: EDI Variables Calculated from Item Level Responses

Field Name	Note	Date Available
nskills	Number of special skills
nprobs	Number of special problems
phnm	Number missing physical health scale
scnm	Number missing in social competence scale
emnm	Number missing in emotional maturity scale
lcnm	Number missing in language cognition scale
cgnm	Number missing in general knowledge comm scale
ssnm	Number missing in special skills scale
spnm	Number missing in special problems scale
totalnm	Total number missing
phmiss	Physical health scale missing or not
scmiss	Social competence scale missing or not
emmiss	Emotional maturity scale missing or not
lcmiss	Language cognition scale missing or not
cgmiss	General knowledge comm scale missing or not
miss	Number missing scales (0-5)
phy	Physical well-being mean
soc	Social competence mean
emo	Emotional maturity mean
lan	Language and cognitive development mean
com	Communication and general knowledge mean
tot	Total mean
phyrisk2	Physical well-being bottom - vulnerable (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
socrisk2	Social competence - vulnerable (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
emorisk2	Emotional maturity - vulnerable (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
lanrisk2	Language and cognition development - vulnerable (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
comrisk2	Communication and general knowledge - vulnerable (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
totrisk2	Total subscales - vulnerable (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
everisk2	Vulnerable on one or more scales (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
low2	Vulnerable on two or more scales (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
totrisknc	Total four subscales (no communication) - vulnerable,  (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
everisknc	Vulnerable on one or more scales (4 - no communication), (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 bottom 10%)
phythrive	Physical well-being - thriving (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 top 25%)
socthrive	Social competence - thriving (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 top 25%)
emothrive	Emotional maturity - thriving (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 top 25%)
lanthrive	Language and cognition development - thriving (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 top 25%)
comthrive	Communication and general knowledge - thriving (based on BC-Provincial cut-offs, Wave 1 top 25%)
totthrive	Total number of domains thriving
evethrive	Thriving in at least one domain
phy_1	Subdomain 1 (phy) - mean score of physical readiness for school work
phy_2	Subdomain 2 (phy) - mean score of physical independence
phy_3	Subdomain 3 (phy) - mean score of gross and fine motor skills
soc_1	Subdomain 4 (soc) - mean score of overall social competence with peers
soc_2	Subdomain 5 (soc) - mean score of respect and responsibility
soc_3	Subdomain 6 (soc) - mean score of approaches to learning
soc_4	Subdomain 7 (soc) - mean score of readiness to explore new things
emo_1	Subdomain 8 (emo) - mean score of prosocial and helping behaviour
emo_2	Subdomain 9 (emo) - mean score of anxious and fearful behaviour
emo_3	Subdomain 10 (emo) - mean score of aggressive behaviour
emo_4	Subdomain 11 (emo) - mean score of hyperactive and inattentive behaviour
lan_1	Subdomain 12 (lan) - mean score of basic literacy
lan_2	Subdomain 13 (lan) - mean score of interest in literacy/numeracy and memory
lan_3	Subdomain 14 (lan) - mean score of advanced literacy
lan_4	Subdomain 15 (lan) - mean score of basic numeracy
com_1	Subdomain 16 (com) - mean score of communication skills
phwb_1	Subdomain 1  (phy) - physical readiness for school work (MCI - readiness category)
phwb_2	Subdomain 2  (phy) - physical independence (MCI - readiness category)
phwb_3	Subdomain 3  (phy) - gross and fine motor skills (MCI - readiness category)
sc_1	Subdomain 4  (soc) - overall social competence with peers (MCI - readiness category)
sc_2	Subdomain 5  (soc) - respect and responsibility (MCI - readiness category)
sc_3	Subdomain 6  (soc) - approaches to learning (MCI - readiness category)
sc_4	Subdomain 7  (soc) - readiness to explore new things (MCI - readiness category)
em_1	Subdomain 8  (emo) - prosocial and helping behaviour (MCI - readiness category)
em_2	Subdomain 9  (emo) - anxious and fearful behaviour (MCI - readiness category)
em_3	Subdomain 10  (emo) - aggressive behaviour (MCI - readiness category)
em_4	Subdomain 11  (emo) - hyperactive and inattentive behaviour (MCI - readiness category)
lcd_1	Subdomain 12  (lan) - basic literacy (MCI - readiness category)
lcd_2	Subdomain 13  (lan) - interest literacy/numeracy and memory (MCI - readiness category)
lcd_3	Subdomain 14  (lan) - advanced literacy (MCI - readiness category)
lcd_4	Subdomain 15  (lan) - basic literacy (MCI - readiness category)
cgk_1	Subdomain 16  (com) - communication skills and general knowledge (MCI - readiness category)
nsd_low	Number of subdomains low
MCIvalid	EDI subgroup valid for MCI analysis
mci	Multiple Challenges Index

Geographic Codes: Based on Postal Codes

Field Name	Field Name	Date Available
geo-pc3     geo_pc6	Geographic - Postal code of child's residence (first 3 characters of postal code) OR Geographic - Postal code of child's residence (6-digit postal code) Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
geo_sd	Geographic - School district of child's residence
geosd_na	Geographic - School district name of child's residence
nh	Geographic - Neighbourhood number
neighname	Geographic - Neighbourhood name (most current version)
sch_neigh	School Neighborhood Code
sch_neigh_na	School Neighbourhood Name
lha	Local Health Area
lha_name	Local Health Area Name
hsda	Health Service Delivery Area
hsda_name	Health Service Delivery Area Name
ha	Health Area
ha_name	Health Area Name