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Katie Davis Rosanbalm

Associate Research Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy
Sanford School of Public Policy
Box 90539, Durham, NC 27708-0539
Box 90539, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Katie Rosanbalm is trained as a child clinical and quantitative psychologist. Her work focuses on program implementation and evaluation in the areas of early care and education, self-regulation development, child welfare, and trauma-sensitive schools. She has conducted longitudinal evaluations of child welfare reform, early childhood Systems of Care, and prevention/intervention programs for mental health and education.

Rosanbalm currently leads implementation and evaluation for two trauma-informed programs in NC:

  • ITTI Care, a multi-level professional development framework for the early care and education (ECE) workforce that promotes workforce wellness and trauma-informed practices, prioritizing co-regulation and early relational health. 

  • Resilience and Learning, a partnership with the Public School Forum of NC to deploy a “whole child, whole school” framework that equips and supports North Carolina schools/districts in creating trauma-informed learning environments through specialized training and technical assistance.


Rosanbalm has co-authored a series of white papers and briefs on self-regulation development from birth through early adulthood. Links to tip sheets for the early childhood workforce are provided below.

Tip Sheets on Supporting the Development of Self-Regulation in Young Children

Co-authored by Katie Rosanbalm for the Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


Research Interests
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  • Child Maltreatment Prevention
  • Self-Regulation/Co-Regulation
  • Trauma-Informed Schools
  • Program Evaluation
  • Early Care and Education

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Research Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy · 2023 - Present Sanford School of Public Policy
Core Faculty Affiliate in the Center for Child and Family Policy · 2023 - Present Center for Child and Family Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy

Recent News Items


Published September 25, 2021
Mashable
As schools reopen, trauma-informed teaching might be more important than ever
Published October 15, 2020
The New York Times
The science behind your child's tantrums
Published April 4, 2020
WRAL
Education Matters Episode 130, Social Emotional Learning During COVID-19

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Recent Scholarly Works


Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs in Asia: A Systematic Review

Journal article International Journal on Child Maltreatment Research Policy and Practice · September 1, 2025 Child sexual abuse prevention is an important issue globally; yet, relevant research in Asia remains limited. This systematic review integrates evaluative studies on child sexual abuse prevention programs in Asian countries. Our review identified 17 qualif ... Full text Cite

Career Possibilities with your Doctorate in Psychology: Stories from Inspiring Leaders

Book section · January 1, 2022 This chapter shows versatility in career options for psychology master’s and doctoral degree holders. It describes overall employment patterns in the field of psychology, such as top occupations, work activities, and the degree of relatedness of the job to ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


NC Resilience and Learning Project

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Public School Forum of North Carolina · 2019 - 2027

Partnering for Excellence

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Benchmarks · 2023 - 2026

North Carolina Community Schools Coalition (NCCSC)

Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Education · 2024 - 2026

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Education


Ohio University · 2002 Ph.D.
Ohio University · 1997 M.S.
University of Virginia · 1993 B.A.