Our initiatives are dedicated to children’s education and health
The Observatory for Children’s Education and Health (OPES) leads a wide range of projects focused on improving the education and health of children.
I-care
I-care is a randomized controlled trial conducted in childcare settings to test the effectiveness of the Brindami and The Incredible Years programs in reducing disruptive behavior.
Play with me
Play with me is a project that promotes physical activity in childcare settings through an innovative approach implemented in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Montréal.
Open Sky School
Open Sky School is a randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of spending time in nature during school hours on the mental health and well-being of elementary school students.
Encore Study
Encore Study estimated the prevalence of COVID-19 infections among children aged 2 to 17, as well as among school and daycare staff.
Quebec Children's Study
Quebec Children’s Study is a study using administrative, survey, and research data to better understand patterns in the use of health and education services.
ESH - Transition
ESH – Transition follows college students, many with disabilities, to evaluate how inclusive practices and adapted services impact their academic journey.
Fortune : Tutoring Program
FORTUNE: Tutoring Program is designed for both professionals and non-professionals who wish to provide tutoring support to elementary school children.
+FORT
+Fort is a mobile app designed to support youth who are victims of bullying. It also inspired the development of +Fort Ensemble, an online training program for school staff.
Resilience Study
The Resilience Study is a longitudinal research project analyzing children’s academic and psychosocial adjustment before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec.
You, Me, Baby
You, Me, Baby is a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a virtual intervention to prevent postpartum depression in at-risk pregnant women.
Unis pour l'école : Ma Voix, Notre impact!
Unis pour l’École : Ma Voix, Notre Impact! is a consultation with Québec’s school stakeholders to identify priority issues and appropriate strategies.