Partnering to Advance Coaching Decisions
The project will demonstrate implementation of the PBC-DIDM model, evaluate fidelity of model implementation in six diverse sites serving young children with disabilities, and examine relationships between practitioners’ fidelity of practice implementation and child(family) outcomes.
2021 Kauffman-Hallahan-Pullen Distinguished Researcher | Patricia Snyder, Ph.D.
Center Director Patricia Snyder has been named the 2021 Kauffman-Hallahan-Pullen Distinguished Researcher, by the Council for Exceptional Children Division for Research.
Virtual Summit on Opioid Use During Pregnancy
In May 2020, more than 100 researchers, practitioners and stakeholders gathered for the Virtual Summit on Opioid Use During Pregnancy. This convening builds off of the momentum of the momentum of the 2017 Inaugural Early Childhood National Summit and 2018 Early Childhood: Critical Legal Issues and Strategies Summit.
Beyond the Center: Building Collaborative Relationships to Bolster Success
After just one year of working under Dr. Patricia Snyder, UF distinguished professor of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, and now director of the Anita Zucker Center, Cathleen Schaefer was inspired to transform her career trajectory. In 2007, Cathleen was...
Beyond the Center: Championing Outcomes for Lifelong Success
With a robust background rooted in psychology, Joy Polignano joined the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies eager to put her passion into action and conduct research aimed to transform the lives of young children. Holding a bachelor’s in...
Beyond the Center: Guiding the Next Generation
After an eye-opening summer working at a children’s summer camp, Nicole Mera realized she belonged in the classroom supporting the growth and development of young children. Seeking a program that could cultivate her passions and equip her for success as an early...
UF Innovation Academy hosts Catalyst Innovation Challenge to Optimize Early Childhood Development
Recently, the University of Florida Innovation Academy (IA) hosted its annual Catalyst Innovation Challenge, a summer showcase event highlighting creative solutions to common challenges designed by freshman students taking the Creativity-in-Action IA course. The...
Beyond the Center: Transforming Practice Through Research
Tara McLaughlin arrived at the University of Florida eager to continue growing as an educator. With a background in psychology, primary education and special education, she pursued her master’s in Special Education and upon completion in 2003, moved to New Zealand to...