EDHD-ECE Research Areas

Developmental trajectories of low-income and at-risk children
Child welfare
Intersection of research and public policy
Child care quality
Early childhood education curriculum and theory
Young children’s perspectives and understanding of their early school experiences
School readiness
Teacher beliefs about education
Teacher-child relationships
Early childhood teacher education
Early education policy
Parental involvement
Parenting styles and parent-child relationships
Fatherhood and father involvement with young children
Intervention programs for young at-risk children
Program evaluation