Webinars
"Foundations: How Oklahoma Research Influenced Pre-K Policies and Programs Across the Country"
Time: 1-4 p.m. CST
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020
Place: Zoom (details provided upon registration, see above)
About: With opening remarks from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, this webinar will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Oklahoma's pre-K study, presented by Bill Gormley and Deborah Phillips from Georgetown University and Sara Anderson from Child Trends.
In addition, Anna Johnson and Sherri Castle will highlight developing research from the seven-year longitudinal study of low-income children in Tulsa, Okla., the Tulsa Study of Early Education and Development (Tulsa SEED). This presentation will highlight discoveries made due to the impact of COVID-19 as well as what's to come through the conclusions of the study, which goes until this cohort of children reach fourth grade in 2023.
"Investments in Teachers: Key to Quality Early Childhood Education, Child Well-Being and a Strong Economic Future"
Time: 1-4 p.m. CST
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021
About: With opening remarks from Oklahoma Department of Human Services Director and Cabinet Secretary of Human Services & Early Childhood Initiatives Justin Brown, this webinar will explore how teacher well-being impacts quality and feature Lynn Karoly, senior economist at the RAND Corporation.
In addition, Kyong-Ah Kwon and Ken Randall will highlight their extensive research with "The Happy Teacher Project." This project identifies ways to support early childhood teachers' physical, psychological and professional well-being and reinforces the need for investments that foster positive, healthy work environments.
"Oklahoma's Roadmap: Driving Early Childhood Policy and Research"
Time: 1-4 p.m. CST
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
About: The third webinar in the series will feature opening remarks from Tomas Diaz de la Rubia, vice preseident of research and partnerships with the University of Oklahoma.
Presenters include: Erica Greenberg, senior research associate, with the Urban Institute, Maddie Kim, research associate, with the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center, and Abby Charles, program director, and Mike Royster, vice president, with the Institute for Public Health Innovation.
