Early Childhood

Young children’s growth and development takes place in the context of their families and neighborhoods, and against a larger backdrop of state and national policy. We partner with federal, state and local entities who seek to transform their early childhood systems so that all children can thrive in their communities.

Focus Areas

Projects

National Center for Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL)

Evaluation of Get Ready Guilford Initiative (GRGI)

Southeast Raleigh Promise Initiative Teaching Strategies Gold Implementation Study

News

NIRN creates resources for real world practitioners to use as they tackle implementation challenges

Date Published: Apr 1, 2019

Resources

An Integrated Stage-Based Framework for Implementation of Early Childhood Programs and Systems

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Applications of Implementation Science to Early Care and Education Programs and Systems: Implications for Research, Policy and Practice

Applying Implementation Science to Early Care and Education Programs and Systems: Exploring a New Frontier

Considering Statewide Professional Development Systems Through an Implementation Lens

Development and Sustainability of High Quality Early Childhood Education Programs in Zambia

OPRE Brief: An Integrated Stage-Based Framework for Implementation of Early Childhood Programs and Systems

File(s):

OPRE-stage_based_framework_brief_508.pdf

The Key Components of Successful Implementation