Numbers are clipped to the back of the children's shirts so that children can consistently be identified. Each study requires a different level of permission from the parents. Students from a variety of education, human and community development and educational psychology classes were involved in projects and observations, but students from such disciplines as journalism, kinesiology, architecture and theater also found the CDL a useful tool. They can see it in the environment and the staff member and child's responsiveness. The staff members are highly trained and understand children.
Parents have a constant resource here because staff members have expertise in many areas.
We're a hidden resource, for family and parents, but also for the UI community. The day's program will include tours and displays and application materials for parents interested in the CDL programs, and tours and displays for instructors and researchers interested in how CDL could be used to supplement their teaching and research.