Human Development & Family Studies

Karen Colbert Adjunct Assistant Professor Early Childhood Coordinator Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1984 M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1980 B.S., Iowa State University, 1978 Office: 2317 Palmer Phone: (515) 294-7151 Email: kcolbert@iastate.edu

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Research Interests:

• Parenting
• Early intervention
• Teacher development and supervision
• Early Childhood Education

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Development and Guidance: Birth to Two Years
• Supervision of Student Teachers (both Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education)
• Supervision of Practicum Interns in Child and Family Services
• Assessment and Programming: Ages 3 through 6 years
• Assessment and Curriculum: Ages Birth through 2 Years

Professional Organizations:
National Association for the Education of Young Children