Relevant Research, Reports, and Articles

A Science Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy released by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Challenging Behaviors and the Role of Preschool Education released by the National Institute for Early Education Research

Developmental Screening in Primary Care: The Effectiveness of Current Practice and Recommendations for Improvement released by the Commonwealth Fund

Early Childhood (0-5) Mental Health and Development Toolkit compiled by Connect For Kids

Implementing Policies to Reduce the Likelihood of Preschool Expulsion released by the Foundation for Child Development

Prekindergarteners Left Behind: Expulsion Rates in State Prekindergarten Programs released by the Foundation for Child Development

Promoting Children’s Social and Emotional Development Through Preschool Education released by the National Institute for Early Education Research

Resources to Promote Social and Emotional Health and School Readiness in Young Children and Families released by the National Center for Children in Poverty

We Are All in This Together: Supporting Children's Social Emotional Development and Addressing Challenging Behavior
November 2007 Child Care Exchange Article
By Mary Louise Hemmeter

What’s gotten into your preschooler?
Fort Worth Star Telegram
By Sue Shellenbarger
The Wall Street Journal