1. Discover. Create. Change. Educational Psychology- Applied Developmental Science Graduate programs at the Curry School of Education

2. Discover. Create. Change. What we do Look for solutions to challenges faced by children and youth in today’s society –Study problems carefully to understand factors that influence student outcomes –Design programs and interventions to support positive development –Examine effectiveness of existing programs –Translate knowledge about developmental science to daily work with children

3. Discover. Create. Change. What we believe All children have the capacity to thrive and be successful. More knowledge is needed about the types of supports and settings that foster optimal development. Policy decisions should be informed by evidence of effective programs and practices.

4. Discover. Create. Change. Improving early childhood settings Identify social interactions that promote positive development Design and test curricula Train teachers how to improve interactions http://curry.virginia.edu/research/ centers/castl/projects

5. Discover. Create. Change. Promoting positive youth development Mentoring Boys of Color Collaboration (Studying What Goes Right) Community Collaborations http://curry.virginia.edu/research/centers/youth-nex/projects

6. Discover. Create. Change. Who We Are 19 faculty members CASTL, Youth-Nex, Curry research grants and programs Expertise in methodology/ research design and extensive knowledge of specific aspects of development

7. Discover. Create. Change. Who We Are 15 current master’s students –Captain Yoon Dunham 12 doctoral students –Holland Banse

8. Discover. Create. Change. Spotlight on M.Ed graduates

9. Discover. Create. Change. Spotlight on Ph.D graduates

10. Discover. Create. Change. Program Life Mentoring from individual faculty Small group work Engaging course work Comprehensive exams in both programs Internship in master’s program Collaboration with district or agency in Ph.D program

11. Discover. Create. Change. Funding for M.Ed Student loans for tuition Work study opportunities Internships and research assistant roles Lifetime fitness instructor Teaching assistants Part-time work in local community

12. Discover. Create. Change. Funding for doctoral work Tuition remission and stipends through IES fellowships Additional students may be funded through specific research grants

13. Discover. Create. Change. Beyond the course work hiking/ running teaching fitness courses volunteering collaborating and supporting each other

14. Discover. Create. Change. Application to our programs Doc program deadline: December 15 Master’s program deadline: Feb. 1 Both require GRE scores, references and a letter of application describing your background and interests. What questions do you have? Please submit them now!

15. Discover. Create. Change. Thanks for joining us! Contact Eileen Merritt (master’s program) egm8e@virginia.edu Contact Leslie Booren (doc program) lmb9v@virginia.edu lmb9v@virginia.edu More details available at: http://curry.virginia.edu/ep-ads