Research on American Indian and
Alaska Native children’s early development (birth to five) is nascent. Though
important studies of young American Indian and Alaska Native children’s
development are beginning to appear in the literature, research gaps remain
substantial. The TRC seeks to lessen this gap by partnering with tribal Head
Start, Early Head Start, and Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home
Visiting (MIECHV)programs and engaging in the following activities:
- Collaborating with key early childhood stakeholders and
tribal Head Start, Early Head Start, and MIECHV programs to foster a vibrant
community of learning
- Promoting research, particularly in the area of
measurement development
- Enhancing early childhood program evaluation and
research-to-practice activities
- Disseminating the collective work of the TRC broadly
- Training the next generation of researchers to work collaboratively
with American Indian and Alaska Native communities to carry out research
on early development and early childhood programs
The TRC operates in partnership with
tribal early childhood programs and community members and draws upon the
faculty and staff of University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Centers
for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, the Johns Hopkins University’s
Center for American Indian Health, Michigan State University’s Office of
University Outreach and Engagement, the Administration for Children and
Families Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation , and a national network
of early childhood researchers.
To learn more about the TRC’s
Emphases and Activities click
here.
To learn more about the TRC’s
Related Programs click
here.