Penn Child Research engages in scientific inquiry on a wide range of issues relating to early childhood learning and development in the context of family, school, and community. Browse these pages for articles relating to:

Early childhood development (including learning behaviors, socio-emotional issues, peer play, Kindergarten readiness, etc.)

Early childhood measurement (including the Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale (PIPPS), Preschool Learning Behaviors Scale (PLBS), Learning to Learn Scale (LTLS), Adjustment Scale for Preschool Intervention (ASPI), the Family Involvement Questionnaire (FIQ), the Parent Satisfaction with Educational Experiences Scale (PSEE), the Early Childhood and Education Interview (ECEI), Child Behavior Checklist critique, Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy (DIBELS) validation, Child Observation Record (COR) validation, and the Learning Express)

Family involvement in education

Early developmental risks

Integrated data systems

School-based interventions

In addition, you may download Penn Child Research Briefs. For a complete listing, click here.