Michal Perlman

Michal Perlman is a Professor of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, with a cross-appointment at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She investigates parent-child and sibling interactions, early childhood education and care (ECEC) quality assessment, and education system adaptations for future workforce needs through the Future Skills Lab.

• University: University of Toronto
• School: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
• Cross-appointment: Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Her research focuses on:

• Cognitive sensitivity in caregiver-child interactions
• Impact of ECEC program quality on child outcomes
• Child-staff ratios and environmental rating scales
• Sibling mentalization and familial risk factors
• Policy frameworks for regulated and unregulated childcare

Recent publications emphasize ECEC metrics, educator training, and longitudinal effects of sensitivity and interaction quality. She has secured funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the McCain Foundation to explore these themes.