Research is at the heart of all that we do at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG). Through rigorous study design, data collection, and analysis, we seek to improve children's lives, support families, and inform public policy. Our implementation scientists and technical assistance specialists work in, and with, schools and communities to use best practices to build capacity and create systems and services that ensure optimal outcomes for all young children and families. And our policy efforts focus on translating and communicating the results of FPG's research, evaluation, implementation, and technical assistance work into effective policies for broad population benefits.

Across our website, you can see examples of the crucial work being done at our Institute by our scientists, specialists and scholars over a broad range of disciplines, including autism and developmental disabilities, child health and development, early care and education, and more. This wide-ranging work significantly impacts children and families throughout North Carolina, the United States, and around the world.

We've curated a spotlight collection of some of our 60+ current projects where you can learn more about the reach and impact of our work. Recent project spotlights you'll find on Our Impact page include:

• SCRIPT-NC
• Targeted Reading Instruction TRI
• Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM)
• The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)
• The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center
• The State Implementation & Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center
• The STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education (STEMIE) Center

And in case you missed it, be sure to scroll down the page for a link to our 2024 Impact Report.