Category: Updates

Strive-for-Five Conversations Now Available

Scholastic releases their latest addition to the Science of Reading In Practice series, Strive-for-Five Conversations: A framework that gets kids talking to accelerate their language comprehension and literacy. Co-authored by Tricia A. Zucker, PhD, and Sonia Q. Cabell, PhD, this book gives time-strapped teachers a powerful conversation framework. Responsive conversations start with what children say… Read more »

Surrain Selected for First-Place Prize

UTHealth Houston President’s Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Award The 2023 President’s Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Symposium recognized Sarah Surrain, PhD, for her award-winning submission and presentation. This annual event, hosted by the Postdoctoral Association, provides an opportunity for current postdoctoral research fellows to hone their skills before a panel of faculty judges. The event’s competitive… Read more »

Mesa Moves from Fellow to Faculty

Michael P. Mesa, PhD, has transitioned to the role of Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Children’s Learning Institute after completing his IES-funded postdoctoral fellowship. In his new capacity, he will play a pivotal role in supporting the Texas School Ready program while continuing to make significant contributions to ongoing research projects, including Accelerated Early… Read more »

Faculty endowment holders receive medals in recognition of exemplary service

December 16, 2022 | Inside UTHealth Houston | by Meredith Raine CLI Co-Directors Recognized for Combination of Endowments In this season of gratitude and giving, UTHealth Houston celebrated faculty endowment holders and honored the generous benefactors who created those endowments to propel the university’s mission forward. During a luncheon hosted by Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD,… Read more »

TECPDS: Trainer Registry Updates

We’re excited to announce updates have been made to the Texas Trainer Registry on the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS). Managed by the Children’s Learning Institute (CLI), TECPDS serves over 75,000 early childhood professionals. The Trainer Registry is a statewide network of trainers delivering high-quality professional development to early childhood professionals. TECPDS has… Read more »