Adopting the Comprehensive Intervention Approach Proposed in the ÉKIP Reference Framework

The ÉKIP reference framework enables stakeholders in the education, health and social services and community networks to work together to provide young people of school age with the tools needed to handle the real-life situations they encounter.

The ÉKIP reference framework presents effective, recognized means, related to health, well-being and educational success, for working with preschool children and with elementary and secondary school students attending public and private schools in Québec.

After completing this training session, you will be able to understand the foundations of the ÉKIP reference framework and use the Knowledge to be acquired by grade level information sheets to develop and implement the integrated health promotion and prevention actions in schools.

Equip young people by:

• developing and strengthening their personal and social skills

• contributing to the development of healthy, safe and caring living environments

• making sure they have access to the services they need at school or in their community

• promoting consistency (continuity and complementarity) in school, family and community interventions, and aligning the actions taken in the health and social services and education networks