About

The Texas A&M University Institute for Early Childhood Development & Education seeks to use leading, cutting-edge research to transform the lives of all young children and the adults who interact with them, including families, educators, clinicians, and health providers. We will solve complex issues in early childhood from various perspectives by generating rigorous research that informs practice and policy, mentoring the next generation of early childhood scholars and practitioners and leading outreach initiatives for early childhood practitioners across Texas and beyond.

Scope & Research

The scope of the Institute is wide-ranging, seeking to promote collaborative research on national, state, and community needs in advancing evidence-based solutions to improve educational, health, and life outcomes for all children from birth to age eight. Our faculty’s innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to research yield solutions to complex problems and enhance early childhood development and education.

Institute Goals

Promote the development, learning and well-being of all young children and their families by leading innovative research-to-practice initiatives in early childhood.
Compete for large-scale research funding to pursue our mission.
Educate early childhood leaders, teachers and paraprofessionals in research and evidence-based practices.
Enhance the quality of early childhood education across Texas.
Rapidly disseminate rigorous research and professional learning.
Provide quality research and practice opportunities for Aggies.

Institute Faculty

Core Faculty

Affiliated Faculty

Collaborators

Interdisciplinary Partnerships Across Texas A&M

The Institute collaborates with research centers, clinics, and academic units across Texas A&M University to advance early childhood development, education, health, and family outcomes.