Early Learning
Through our work in the area of Early Childhood Studies we are leading the way to a future where every child is prepared to enter school. Giving children the opportunity to succeed through transdisciplinary collaboration is a key initiative in the University’s quest to be a top 10 research institution.
EXPANDING EFFORTS
TO STRENGTHEN
early learning networks
Early Learning Florida was established in 2015 by the Lastinger Center for Learning to serve as a professional learning system to support early learning educators. Through a generous $2 million donation from the Helios Foundation, Early Learning Florida will further its reach to early childhood educators, deepen its direct impact on educators and children and expand its early language and literacy focus.
FOSTERING THE POTENTIAL
WITHIN EVERY CHILD
for success in and beyond the classroom
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. By equipping teachers to support the dynamic needs of all children, including those with or at risk for disabilities, we are ensuring all children have futures defined by limitless possibility through Embedded Instruction California.
STARTING AHEAD
STAYING AHEAD
by influencing the future of education
The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies has become a vanguard for creating and implementing transformative educational policy in early childhood studies. To ensure the center’s research can impact society and change lives, the Starting Ahead, Staying Ahead summit convened to determine the most effective ways their work will reach all children and forge a bright future.
WORKING TOGETHER TO
CHANGE THE WORLD
starting in our own backyard
Passion for early childhood learning and care has expanded beyond the UF campus into the local community. The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies has partnered with local grassroots organization South West Advocacy Group (SWAG) and O2B Kids to transform early childhood learning and care in an underserved local community.
BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
FOR ALL CHILDREN
to reach their full potential
Early Learning Florida is enhancing early childhood education by connecting early childhood educators to high quality, online professional development. Through the Lastinger Center for Learning’s interactive online platform, early childhood educators receive high quality PD across all of Florida’s school districts. The project’s track record of success is leading to nationwide expansion.
CROSSING BORDERS
AND BRIDGING GAPS
to give every child a chance
The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies’ dedication to all children has expanded UF’s reach on a global scale. The transdisciplinary collaboration between Colleges of Education and Medicine faculty with the World Health Organization has developed a parenting skills training program focused on caring for children with developmental delays in Zambia.
CHANGING THE LIVES
OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
on the right track with early learning
The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies is bridging the research-to-practice gap through a powerful initiative that is fostering inclusion in the classroom for young children with or at risk for disabilities using embedded instruction methods.
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