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LAUNCH OF THE NÚCLEO CIÊNCIA PELA INFÂNCIA

In 2011, the NCPI, a collective impact initiative, was launched with the purpose of leveraging scientific knowledge to inform new strategies that would improve the well-being and life of children 0 to 6 years of age in vulnerable situations. It is composed of the following organizations: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University (HCDC), United States; David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, Harvard University (DRCLAS), United States; School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP); Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation; and Insper – a higher education and research institution.

I INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The first major event organized by NCPI was held in São Paulo, on October 20 and 21, 2011. In addition to launching the initiative, the event aimed to sensitize the more than 270 participants – largely public sector leaders – to the importance of prioritizing the topics related to early childhood development.

I INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The first edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development brought together 56 Brazilian leaders in an 80-hour workshop. The activities are divided into an international module (held at Harvard University, USA), online activities, and a final module held at Insper, in São Paulo. Participants created 13 action plans for early childhood development.

II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The second symposium was held on September 12 and 13, 2012, with the topic of “Science and Public Policy: a fundamental dialogue” and gathered 430 participants in São Paulo.

II INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The second edition of the program was attended by 48 Brazilian leaders, among which there were public policy makers, public and private sector managers, representatives of multilateral organizations, and leaders of civil society organizations. At the end of the event, 14 action plans for early childhood development had been created.

III INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

How can I take my project to a greater number of beneficiaries? This was the topic of the third edition of the event that brought together more than 270 participants and 10 speakers on October 2 and 3, in São Paulo.

III INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Eight action plans were created in the third edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development that brought together 45 participants in sessions held in the United States and Brazil.

IV INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

On November 12 and 13, the fourth edition of the International Symposium on Early Childhood Development gathered more than 370 participants and 13 speakers in São Paulo, Brazil, to discuss the topic of “Strengthening the potential of adults to promote children’s development.”

STUDY I: THE IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ON LEARNING

This is the first study of a collection of studies that address the importance that the early years of life have on a child’s learning ability. It was done by Brazilian researchers from several areas of knowledge and who are part of the Scientific Committee of NCPI. They came together to provide crucial information to public managers and legislators who want to create good policies and programs for pregnant women and small children.

HOSPITAL SABARÁ JOINS NCPI

Philanthropic hospital aimed at serving children and fostering research and teaching in the field of child health. Hospital Infantil Sabará is part of the José Luiz Egydio Setúbal Foundation and serves mainly children up to 6 years of age.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BRAZIL

To provide a training opportunity for more people, the NCPI organized a version of the Executive Leadership Program for Early Childhood Development at Insper’s headquarters in São Paulo. The event counted on the participation of 49 national leaders who created 21 action plans.

IV INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

In the fourth edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development, 45 participants gathered and created 10 action plans while attending sessions in the United States and São Paulo.

V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

What does quality mean in policies and services to promote child development? This was the topic of the fifth edition of the symposium that gathered about 380 participants and 15 researchers in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 7 and 8.

LAUNCH OF EARLY CHILDHOOD iLAB

The Early Childhood iLab is a social innovation laboratory that aims to foster the development and adoption of innovative practices that have the potential to transform the lives of children that are in the early childhood stage of life and their families. Thus, it has teams that work on identifying needs, co-creating projects and developing solutions that have the potential to be applied on a large scale.

V INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

In its fifth edition, the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development brought together 46 participants, among which there were policymakers, managers, and society leaders. They were responsible for creating 11 action plans.

VI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The sixth edition of the event was held on November 7 and 8, in Recife, state of Pernambuco (Brazil). It brought together around 500 participants and 19 speakers to discuss the topic of “Early Childhood: An Absolute Priority”.

STUDY II: THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY BONDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Launch of the second study of the collection, which discusses the importance bonding between the family and the child, especially in the early childhood stage, and how it impacts a child’s development. It was written by Brazilian researchers from several areas of knowledge and who are part of the Scientific Committee of NCPI. They came together to provide crucial information to public managers and legislators who want to create good policies and programs for pregnant women and small children.

STUDY III: EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: A NECESSARY SKILL FOR AUTONOMY

This is the third study of the collection and addresses the need for the child to develop executive functions and skills in favor of a crucial development for independent thinking and decision-making.
It was done by Brazilian researchers from several areas of knowledge and who are part of the Scientific Committee of the Science for Childhood Center. They came together to provide crucial information to public managers and legislators who want to create good policies and programs for pregnant women and small children.

VI INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

This edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development had 64 participants. They elaborated 12 action plans during the two modules of the course.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR TECHNICIANS OF THE CRIANÇA FELIZ PROGRAM (HAPPY CHILD)

At the invitation of the Ministry of Social Development, NCPI supported the structuring of a similar course to the Executive Leadership Program exclusively for technicians of the Criança Feliz Programa, which promotes the development of early childhood in Brazil. The training was held in São Paulo for eight participants, among which there were state coordinators and other key actors for the implementation of the program.