Elizabeth A. Steed

Elizabeth A. Steed, PhD, is a professor in Early Childhood Education at the University of Colorado Denver. She previously worked in early intervention with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and completed an Institute of Education Sciences postdoctoral fellowship at Purdue University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, a master’s degree from Northeastern University, and a doctorate from the University of Oregon.

Her research focuses on inclusion, young children’s social-emotional competence, culturally responsive practices, and the early identification of mental-health and developmental concerns. She has served as a principal investigator on research grants, was a Fulbright scholar, and has published and presented on evidence-based practices supporting young children and children with disabilities. Steed is a coauthor of Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers.