Projects

BEFAST is a school-based program designed to build and support skills essential to students’ academic success and school engagement.

Creating education pathways at CSUSB and providing scholarships for members of the early childhood education workforce.

As is typical of Laboratory Schools, The Infant/Toddler Lab School serves three basic functions to the university community and the wider community within which we reside: teaching, research, service.

A daily cognitive training program incorporated into the academic year that helps students enhance their cognitive abilities for stronger academic performance.

The Institute of Child Development and Family Relations at CSUSB offers a variety of research-based parent education courses for parents, parents-to-be, caregivers, those who work with children and families, and other interested individuals.  All courses highlight the importance of a secure parent-child attachment relationship and the use of positive child guidance strategies. 

ICDFR’s Peer Support Suicide Prevention Training offers a free, 4-day campus program, held twice annually, that equips participants with the skills to support individuals at risk for suicide and connect them to essential mental health resources. Following a 2-day training, participants can engage directly with local resource organizations at information tables, ensuring they leave with strong connections to ongoing support and services.

The Quality Start Riverside County (QSRC) project entails utilizing assessment tools to evaluate the quality of diverse early learning environments throughout Riverside county.  This project is in support of the Quality Rating Improvement System efforts administered by the Riverside County Office of Education. 

QSSB is a multi-agency endeavor designed to evaluate and elevate the quality of child care in San Bernardino County. This is achieved by assessing, rating, and coaching local child care providers.

The Student-Parent Resource Center supports CSUSB students with dependent children by providing resources, referrals, parenting-related educational opportunities, and social support. As an inclusive on-campus space, the SPRC also welcomes campus community members with children to connect, access information, and participate in social activities that foster a supportive and engaged community.

The Students Deserve Success Tutoring program funded by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools serves unhoused youth residing in San Bernadino County shelters.