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Enjoy our growing collection of research publications, working papers, abstracts, and articles. This research collection focuses specifically on research supporting the MITM Early Learning Modules and all aspects of SEI Development and at times may include research about early childhood development, policy, practice, quality through accreditation, and the child care industry. Research links include the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (www.developingchild.net), National Center for Children in Poverty, Child Care Bureau, Foundation for Child Care Development, National Association for Regulatory Administration, Child Care and Early Education Research Connections, and other giants in the field. Visit regularly for updates on cutting edge research. If you have research or a research link that you would like to post on this site, email the link or document to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . New Reports!!!! APPLES: The Abbott Preschool Program Longitudinal Effects Study
Framework for Early Childhood Policy. A concise overview of the scientific principles of early childhood and early brain development along with an inventory of specific effectiveness factors associated with a variety of programs that enhance the outcomes for children. PowerPoint Presentation Based on the Report Audio of NCSL Press Conference (Featuring Dr. Jack Shonkoff, Speaker Melvin Neufeld (R-KS, and Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-WA). Publications: The Science of Early Childhood Development: Closing the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do Early Years Study #1: Reversing The Real Brain Drain Early Years Study #2: Putting Science into Action Working Papers/Abstracts: #1 Young Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships #2 Children's Emotional Development is Built into the Architecture of their Brains #3 Excessive Stress Disrupts the Architecture of the Developing Brain #4 Early Exposure to Toxic Substances Damages Brain Architecture Peer Reviewed Articles: Economic, Neurobiological, and Behavioral Perspectives on Building Americas Future Workforce Articles: Early Influences on Brain Architecture How Early Events Affect Growing Brains Iron Deficiency's Long Term Effects Rich Experiences, Physical Activity Create Healthy Brains Stress, Neural Systems, and Genetic Code Stress and the Architecture of the Brain Toxic Stress: Implications for Policy and Practice Applying the Science to Policy and Practice: Science Paves Way for Bipartisan Policymaking What Science is Telling Us: How Neurobiology and Developmental Psychology Are Changing the Way Policymakers and Communities Think About the Developing Child Closing the Science and Policy Gap Improving the Nations Health, Step One: Reduce Toxic Stress in Early Childhood Changing the Environment to Improve the Outlook Early Relationships for Healthy Brains Interaction and the Architecture of the Brain Society's First Line of Defense Analyzing the Economic Impact: Child Development is Economic Development Science Briefs (Neuroscience): Effects of Toxic Stress During Pregnancy Critical Periods in the Development of Fear Science Briefs (Development and Behavioral Science): Connections Between Early Literacy and Social Behavior Research to Policy Connections: Child Care and Early Education Research Connections #1: Infant and Toddler Child Care Arrangements, August 2000 Child Care and Early Education Research Connections #3: Impact of Training and Education for Caregivers of Infants and Toddlers, August, 2005. Child Care and Early Education Research Connections: Promoting Language and Literacy in Early Childhood and Education Settings, September, 2003 Child Care and Early Education Research Connections: Promoting Language and Literacy in Early Childhood and Education Settings, April 2004 Child Care and Early Education Research Connections: Child Care Policy Research Guidebook, Parental Use of Child Care: A Guide for Constructing Parent Surveys Mental Health: Early Childhood Mental Health Project: Child Care Center Consultation in Action Evaluation Report on Mental Health Consultation to Childcare Centers National Association fo Regulatory Administration (NARA): 2005 Child Care Licensing Study Final Report 2005 Child Care Licensing Study Executive Summary
Academic: Bachelor Degrees Are The Best A review of the research by Marcy Whitebook, PH.D. Director, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, University of California at Berkeley. Oklahoma Research and Reports: Visit Jumpstart to view up-to-date research and reports. |