Work from Home Writer/Researcher-Report Developer
Request for Proposals: Report on Early Learning in First Nation Children
Deadline for proposals: July 10, 2009, 5 pm EST
The Best Start Resource Centre is seeking a researcher/writer to develop a report about supporting early learning in First Nation children.
Purpose: This report will be developed for a range of service providers who work with First Nation parents, caregivers, or children. The report will provide relevant research and practical, culturally relevant strategies in supporting early learning in First Nation children. It will be developed and written in a manner that is strength-based and respectful of cultural values and beliefs. This project will be guided by an advisory group of experts and key stakeholders in First Nation health. The report will be produced in English. The main content of the report will be about 20,000 words in length.
The text for this report will be completed by January 31, 2010. The report will be available in print format, as well as through the Best Start Resource Centre website. We’ll promote it through listservs and e-bulletins.
Preliminary content areas:
· Summary of current information on early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario
· Cultural beliefs and teachings about early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario
· Effective strategies/approaches for supporting early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario, including information from the literature and key informant interviews
· Other sources of information on early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario
Audience: Service providers who work with First Nation parents, caregivers, or children aged 0-6, and have a role in supporting early learning. Some examples include staff in public health, in-home support services, friendship centres, early years programs, Community Action Program for Children, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, early childhood education, infant development programs, etc.
Approach:
Focusing on early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario, the successful applicant will:
· Work with Best Start Resource Centre and the advisory group to further define the approach and the content for the report. Best Start Resource Centre staff will bring together the advisory group for this project, with input from the consultant.
· Gather information about the status of early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario
· Complete a literature review on effective strategies in supporting early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6
· Set up and complete at least 20 key informant interviews (including topic experts, experienced front line workers, Elders) on effective practices and approaches in supporting early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6
· Synthesize evidence from the literature and key informant interviews, focusing mainly on effective strategies for supporting early learning in First Nation children aged 0-6 in Ontario
· Draft a report and update the text based on input from Best Start Resource Centre and the advisory group
The Best Start Resource Centre has $10,000 available for this contract.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong research and writing skills. Applicant will have demonstrated experience, sensitivity, and skills in developing resources related to First Nation health and child development.
Interested groups/individuals are requested to submit a brief proposal. The proposal should demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience to successfully fulfill this contract; identify approach that the applicant will take in researching and drafting the report; and fee. All proposals will be held in confidence.
Completion date: January 31, 2010
Employer Posted:Thursday, June 18, 2009