News Archive
October 6, 2017
FPG's William A. Aldridge II is serving as a member of the committee for the Consensus Study on Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development Among Children and Youth...
October 3, 2017
A program that focuses on strengthening parenting skills also improves symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in 3-8 year-olds...
September 21, 2017
This webinar will cover how to use professional development and technical assistance to support the workforce in implementing effective research-based inclusive practices...
September 18, 2017
FPG will continue to provide technical assistance to improve services and results for children with disabilities and their families...
September 15, 2017
FPG is seeking researchers interested in gaining skills with a focus on special education and related services for children and youth with ASD and their families...
August 29, 2017
"Thinking Big for Small People: Why Are NC County Leaders So Enthusiastic about Pre-K for Four Year Olds?" is designed for local policymakers interested pre-K...
August 22, 2017
Students in Georgia’s Pre-K Program continue to exhibit positive outcomes through the end of first grade across all domains of learning.
August 14, 2017
FPG director Sam Odom co-chairs the executive committee of the new UNC Autism Research Center...
August 14, 2017
This free resource reveals how parents and early childhood educators can ignite the growth of language in infants and toddlers--and over 200,000 people are using it already...
July 26, 2017
Five principles provide a foundation for scientist-practitioners...
July 24, 2017
The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice opened on April 25 in honor of National Autism Awareness Month...
July 17, 2017
Literacy coaches based at UNC use webcams to deliver real-time feedback and support to classroom teachers while they deliver instructional sessions to struggling readers...
July 11, 2017
“The NC Pre-K Program has enhanced children’s language development, communication skills, cognitive development, and social and emotional development...”
June 21, 2017
The oral storytelling skills of African American preschoolers make a difference in how quickly their reading skills develop...
June 21, 2017
A delegation from Singapore that included the country’s Minister for Social and Family Development traveled to Chapel Hill last month to meet with FPG scientists...
June 20, 2017
A pioneering literacy project is making it possible for teachers in Bertie County to receive live webcam coaching to help struggling readers...
June 17, 2017
Two hundred respected researchers, policymakers, and practitioners participated in FPG's conference to envision and enable better outcomes for young children...
May 30, 2017
Disruptions in child care negatively affect children’s social development...
May 5, 2017
The Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is inviting friends, colleagues, and others to join a special ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Dr. James J. Gallagher...
May 4, 2017
Ximena Franco talked about the benefits of bilingualism, as well as her work at FPG with dual-language learners and immersion Schools...
