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USF Preschool for Creative Learning (PCL)

The USF Preschool for Creative Learning (PCL) provides a site for teacher education and research.The PCL takes an inquiry approach to teaching and learning,  innovating and improving early childhood education through teacher education, research, and community engagement. Undergraduate, graduate, and advanced graduate students have opportunities to engage in collaborative inquiry with children, families, teachers, and faculty in a variety of ways that advance understandings of early childhood research and practices.

Contact: Dr. Jolyn Blank

Childrens Mental Health

Sarasota Partnership for Children’s Mental Health

The Sarasota Partnership for Children’s Mental Health works with interested community members to design and establish lasting networks and collaborative alliances to support the mental health needs of local children. In addition, evaluation plays an important role in the measurement of family progress and outcomes, quality improvement and overall community success.

Contact: Dr. Ilene Berson