Parental knowledge plays a key role in shaping brain-building behaviors and, ultimately, in supporting children’s skill development. Yet, the early childhood field has long lacked an easy-to-use tool for measuring what parents know and believe about early childhood development.

Join this session for a focused discussion on SPEAK-CAT—a computer-adaptive survey created by the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health at the University of Chicago. This innovative tool offers a comprehensive picture of parents’ and caregivers’ knowledge and beliefs about early childhood. With these insights, programs and organizations can deliver tailored information and interventions that meet families where they are, ensuring parents are better supported to nurture their children’s foundational brain development, school readiness, and lifelong success.