News Archive
March 9, 2021
Just one year after reaching 100,000 users, the Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) project at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute has reached another milestone―200,000 users now rely on AFIRM for evidence-based practices that can help learners with autism.
March 8, 2021
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) recently co-hosted a 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge to allow members of the FPG community to not only deepen their understanding of racism and white supremacy but also to join together in mutual efforts to build a more equitable world.
March 1, 2021
When it comes to developing programs that truly help children and families, it often begins with a "what." For partners of FPG, the "what" is often better outcomes for children and families. That's where the "how" comes in, says Oscar Fleming, DrPH, and that's why successful programs call on implementation specialists, like those at FPG's NIRN.
February 23, 2021
In their own words, former trainees share their experiences with the Carolina Consortium on Human Development (CCHD) and how it helped them start meaningful careers in human development.
February 22, 2021
FPG's North Carolina Early Learning Network (NC-ELN) is one of only two programs nationwide to be selected for the Implementation Coaching to Advance Equity in Pyramid: TA Partnership from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI).
February 3, 2021
At the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG), collaborating across disciplines is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research that can accelerate improvements for the lives of children and families. And FPG wants to do more.
February 1, 2021
A longitudinal study following children who attended Georgia's Pre-K Program shows that certain gains from pre-K persist through the third grade, particularly when it comes to language, literacy, and social skills.
January 26, 2021
Autism researchers from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute have published their latest review of literature related to interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), identifying five new evidence-based practices (EBPs) and reclassifying interventions to better support those who serve children and youth with ASD.
January 21, 2021
Applications are now open for the second year of the Marvin H. McKinney Scholars Program in Research, Practice, and Policy at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. The Institute is recruiting four students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) for this summer internship program.
January 14, 2021
The ECTA Center is partnering to sponsor the Division for Early Childhood's 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs & Their Families, a virtual event that runs from January 21 through January 29. Many FPG staff will be presenting on a variety of topics.
January 7, 2021
Jenille Adams Morgan, MA, a longtime research specialist with the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, has been named its assistant director of equity, diversity, and inclusion in an expansion of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office at FPG.
January 5, 2021
Christina Kasprzak, MA, is a senior technical assistance specialist and head of the Technical Assistance Division at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. In this Q&A, she discusses the focus of the division, projects that are underway, and her vision for the division in the coming year.
December 21, 2020
A recently released report shares the impact of the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program (PA PKC) on children's early learning and kindergarten readiness, indicating favorable benefits. The evaluation was conducted by researchers at the UNC School of Education and FPG, with support from the William Penn Foundation.
December 18, 2020
What does it take to effectively implement a Coherent Instructional System (CIS) for priority students in middle school mathematics? The National Implementation Research Network at FPG will help answer this question with a new planning grant related to math implementation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
December 14, 2020
Feeding and nourishing children is one of a parent's strongest instincts, says Sallie Nowell, PhD. It is a core responsibility of parenting and an essential, often joyful, part of family life. But for families where a child has autism, issues around feeding can become a significant source of stress.
December 7, 2020
We're excited to announce a new look and feel for the Institute's website, fpg.unc.edu, after nearly a year of planning, design, development, and seamless coordination between the FPG's Information Technology Services Core, and our external affairs, and communications and marketing teams.
December 1, 2020
Implementation Division Lead Allison Metz, PhD, is a developmental psychologist and a senior research scientist. In this Q&A, she discusses some of the division's main projects currently underway and shares how the division serves the greater FPG mission of advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.
November 23, 2020
Noreen Yazejian, PhD, is a senior research scientist and head of the Research and Evaluation Division at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. In this Q&A, she discusses the focus of the division, the projects that are on the horizon, and her vision for the division in the coming year.
November 16, 2020
FPG's National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) and the Jordan Institute for Families at UNC's School of Social Work are hosting the UNC Institute on Implementation Science 2020 Fall Virtual Series Nov. 17 and Dec. 4, 2020.
November 9, 2020
With parents taking on the roles as teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be feeling uncertain as they navigate teaching reading for the first time. Targeted Reading Instruction (TRI) at FPG is here to help.
