At Juniper Gardens Children’s project, we research how children develop and how they learn. We study how families, teachers and caregivers can most effectively enhance children’s outcomes, and we make our research accessible to professionals, parents and the public. Our research spans behavior analysis, special education, early childhood education, and  personnel preparation.

Our work is based on finding solutions to problems identified by local parents, providers, and community leaders. We generate solutions by developing collaborative partnerships with community agencies, organizations, schools, and individuals.

Educators and caregivers play a vital role in supporting the social and emotional development of children. We offer training to teachers, paraprofessionals and providers in classroom management and teaching practices. We also train the next generation of researchers, teachers and providers by mentoring University of Kansas students completing their undergraduate and post graduate degrees.