Publications
Here you’ll find downloadable, research-based publications on preschool, early intervention and early childhood special education (EI/ECSE), home visiting, children’s health, and other issues and topics related to young children’s healthy development and academic success.
From Risk to Resilience
The report, "From Risk to Resilience: Building the Social and Emotional Health of Oregon's Most Vulnerable Young Children," highlights why and how the social, emotional and behavioral health of young children provides the foundation for success in school and...
Parent Perspectives on the First Five Years
To ensure the perspective of low-income parents is reflected in its public policy agenda, the Children's Institute commissioned Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall to conduct four focus groups. The research has been designed to assess parents' understanding of and...
Investing in Young Kids = Investing in Their Teachers
Building Oregon's Early Education Workforce. Early childhood education is capturing the attention of policymakers and the public like never before. A growing body of research proves that quality early childhood education is crucial from birth to age five, when...
Investing in High Quality Pre-K: A Strategy for School Success
Issue Brief 2 There is an urgent need to invest in early childhood education for the future of Oregon and its citizens. To be economically competitive, Oregon must produce more high school and college graduates and a more highly trained and skilled workforce. To...
