Southwest Institute for Early Childhood Studies

Relationships, Resilience, and Readiness

Building systematic and comprehensive support for research and information about the three Rs of early childhood education

The mission of the Southwest Institute for Early Childhood Studies is to inform, support, and encourage effective early childhood education practices in New Mexico.

Cultural and Linguistic Perspectives of Emergent Literacy: An eJournal
A nationally disseminated research-based eJournal
The J. Paul Taylor Fall Symposium
Presentations of jury-based "Most Outstanding MA and PhD Research Projects"
Annual Spring Early Literacy Day
For Families, Higher Education Faculty, Administrators and Practicing Teachers in Classrooms Serving Children 0 to 5, nationally recognized keynote speaker.
Development of Early Literacy Center
Available to teachers and families
Dissemination of Resource Materials
For support of families and early childhood professionals.
Enhancement of Professional Development Support
Professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals in New Mexico consistent with the state's professional development system