Lisa Boyce

Human Devt. and Family Studies

Professor, Executive Director, DDE Center for Early Care and Education


Lisa Boyce

Contact Information

Office Location: ECERC 316
Phone: 435-797-2713
Email: lisa.boyce@usu.edu
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Educational Background

PhD, Family and Human Development, Utah State University, 1999
Med(Psychological Services), , Idaho State University, 1992
BS, Psychology, Idaho State University, 1991
Other, Pre-Technical Biology, Ricks College, 1989

Biography

Lisa Boyce, Ph.D., received her B.S. and M.Ed. from Idaho State University and her Ph.D. in Family and Human Development from Utah State University. For her dissertation project, Lisa studied the interactions and play behaviors of mothers of infants with disabilities.

Research Interests

My research interests include early language development, emergent literacy, parent-child interaction, parent supports of children's language and regulation skills, program evaluation, early childhood professional development, and early intervention. My research is primarily quantitative with at-risk populations. Current projects: development and examination of the effectiveness of a classroom bookmaking and peer coaching intervention on Head Start children’s school readiness skills, dissemination of the Storytelling for the Home Enrichment of Language and Literacy Skills (SHELLS) curriculum developed with Migrant families, evaluation of the new initial education curriculum in Ecuador, and examination of predictors of early language and literacy development of dual language learners.

Awards

Solnit Fellow, 2001

Zero to Three

Research Assistant of the Year, 1996

College of Family Life

Research Assistant of the Year, 1996

Family and Human Development Department

Research Scholars Grant Award, 1996

Head Start

Graduated with Honors, B.S., 1991

Idaho State University

Kasiska Foundation Scholarship, 1990

Idaho State University

Leadership Scholarship, 1987

Ricks College


Publications | Books

  • Roggman, L.A, Cook, G.A, Innocenti, M., Norman, V.J, Boyce, L.K, Christiansen, K., Home Visit Rating Scales-Adapted & Extended (HOVRS-A+). Brookes *
  • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Innocenti, M., (2008). Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practicitioners. Paul H. Brookes Publishing
  • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Innocenti, M., (2008). Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners: Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners. Paul H. Brookes Publishing
  • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Innocenti, M., (2008). Developmental parenting: A guide for early childhood practitioners. Paul H. Brookes Publishing

    Publications | Book Chapters

  • Spiker, D., Boyce, G.C, Boyce, L.K, (2002). Parent-child interactions when infants and young children are at risk or have disabilities: International Review of Research in Mental Retardation. Academic Press
  • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, J., (2001). Viewing fathers in infants’ lives: Widening the lens: Infant Development: Ecological Perspectives. Garland Press
  • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Newland, L., (2000). Assessing mother-infant interaction in play: Play Diagnosis and Assessment. Wiley

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Journal Articles

    Academic Journal

    • Boyce, L.K, Seedall, R., Innocenti, M., Roggman, L.A, Cook, G., Hagman, A., Norman, V.J, (2017). Influence of a parent-child interaction focused bookmaking approach on maternal parenting self-efficacy. Infants and Young Children, 30:1, 76-93.
    • Roggman, L.A, Cook, G.A, Innocenti, M., Norman, V.J, Boyce, L.K, Christiansen, K., Peterson, C.A, (2016). Home visit quality variations in two Early Head Start programs in relation to parenting and child vocabulary outcomes. Infant Mental Health Journal, 3:37, 193-207.
    • Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Simonsmeier, V., Hendershot , S., (2015). Academic outcomes of very low birth weight infants: The influence of mother-child relationships. Infant Mental Health Journal, 36:1, 1-10.
    • Burk, D., Lown, J.M, Boyce, L.K, (2014). Financial Education Program Evaluation . Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 2:1
    • Boyce, L.K, Gillam, S.L, Innocenti, M., Cook, G., Ortiz, E., (2013). An Examination of Language Input and Vocabulary Development of Young Dual Language Learners Living in Poverty. First Language, 33, 572-593. doi: 10.1177/0142723713503145
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, (2009). Keeping kids on track: Interactive effects of age and intervention. Early Education & Development, 20:6, 920-941.

    Professional Journal

    • Boyce, L.K, (2014). Family bookmaking: Engaging families and creating links between home and early childhood programs for toddlers and twos. Young Children, 69:4, 53-55.
    • Fuligni, A.S, Brady-Smith, C., Tamis-LeMonda, C., Bradley, R.H, Chazan-Cohen, R., Boyce, L.K, Brooks-Gunn, J., (2013). Patterns of supportive mothering with 1-, 2-, and 3-year olds by ethnicity in Early Head Start. Parenting: Science and Practice
    • Cook, G.A, Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, (2012). Fathers' and Mothers' Cognitive Stimulation in Early Play with Toddlers: Predictors of 5th Grade Reading and Math. Family Science, 2:2, 131-145.
    • Boyce, L.K, Innocenti, M., Roggman, L.A, Price, C., Jump Norman, V.K, Cook, G.A, Ortiz, E., (2010). Family Bookmaking: An Approach to Support Parent-Child Language Interactions in Natural Environments. Review of Disabilities Studies: An International Journal, 6, 42-53.
    • Boyce, L.K, Innocenti, M., Roggman, L.A, Jump Norman, V.K, Ortiz , E., (2010). Telling Stories and Making Books: Evidence for an Intervention to Help Parents in Migrant Head Start Families Support their Children’s Language and Literacy. Early Education and Development, 21, 343 - 371.
    • Boyce, G.C, Boyce, L.K, King, J., Akers, A.A, Cook, G., Mabey, V., (2008). Attachment security with very low birthweight infants: A look at timing of intervention with an innovative approach to transition. Early Childhood Services: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Effectiveness
    • Boyce, L.K, Boyce, G.C, King, J., Cook, G., D’zatko, K., Akers, A.A, Mabey, V., (2008). Developing relationships between very low birthweight infants and their parents: A look at timing of intervention in relation to infant and maternal characteristics. Early Childhood Services: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Effectiveness. characteristics [Special issue: Young Children’s Relationships]
    • Akers, A.L, Boyce, G.C, V.M, Boyce, L.K, (2007). InReach: Connecting NICU infants and their parents with community early intervention services. Zero to Three, 27:3, 43-48.
    • Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Roggman, L.A, Innocenti, M., Jump, V.K, Akers, J.F, (2004). Looking at books and learning language: What do Hispanic mothers and young children do?. Early Education and Development, 15, 371-385.
    • Ispa, J.M, Fine, M.A, Halgunseth, L.C, Harper, S., Robinson, J., Boyce, L.K, Brooks-Gunn, J., (2004). Maternal intrusiveness, maternal warmth, and mother-toddler relationship outcomes: Variations across low-income ethnic and language groups. Child Development, 75, 1613-1631.
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Christiansen, K., Jones, D., (2004). Playing with daddy: Social toy play, Early Head Start, and developmental outcomes. Fathering, 2, 83-108.
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Cook, J., (2002). Getting dads involved: Predictors of father involvement in Early Head Start and with their children. Infant Mental Health, 23, 62-78.
    • Newland, L.A, Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, (2002). The development of social toy play and language in infancy. Infant Behavior and Development, 24, 1-25.
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, (2001). Inside home visits: A collaborative look at process and quality. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 16, 53-71.
    • Roggman, L.A, Benson, B., Boyce, L.K, (1999). Fathers with infants: Knowledge and involvement in relation to psychosocial functioning and religion. Infant Mental Health Journal, 20, 257-277.

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Technical Reports

    Research Reports

    • Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Ortiz, E., Anderson, S., (2012). Final Report: Promoting Effective Engagement, Communication, and Self-regulation with English language learners (PEECSE). Utah State University
    • Boyce, L.K, (2010). Final Report: Using Technology for Emergent Literacy and Language (UTELL): Phase 2/Evaluation. Logan: Utah State University
    • Boyce, L.K, Roggman, L.A, Jump, V.K, Innocenti, M., (2009). Final Report: Storytelling for the Home Enrichment of Language and Literacy Skills (SHELLS). Logan: Utah State University
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Christiansen, K., Jones, D., (2003). Playing with Daddy: A Positive Impact of Early Head Start. Research UpDate, College of Education and Human Services
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Cook, G.A, Hart, A.D, Callow-Heusser, C., (2002). Nurturing Children and Their Families: Impacts of Bear River Early Head Start--Final Report of the Local Research Partnership. Utah State University
    • Roggman, L.A, Cook, G.A, Jump, V.K, Boyce, L.K, (1998). Early Head Start Continuous Program Improvement: Year 2. Bear River EArly Head Start

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Other

    Newsletter

    • Boyce, L.K, (2010). Encouraging Communication and Community through Making Books about Shared Experiences. Utah Association of the Education of Young Children (UAEYC)
    • Roggman, L.A, Boyce, L.K, Innocenti, M., (2009). How can Parents Support Child Development and How Can You Help?. Utah Association of the Education of Young Children (UAEYC)

    Other

    • Buysse, V., Boyce, L.K, (2003). Evaluating Programs that Serve Infants and Families: The Quest for Quality. Zero to Three Special Issue

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Teaching

    HDFS 7060 - Research/Theory Human Development, Spring 2023
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2022
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2021
    HDFS 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Spring 2021
    EDUC, PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2020
    HDFS 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Spring 2020
    HDFS 6980 - Graduate Practicum, Fall 2019
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2019
    HDFS 6960 - Readings/Conference, Summer 2019
    HDFS 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Spring 2019
    , Fall 2018
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2018
    FCHD 7980 - Advanced Graduate Practicum, Spring 2018
    FCHD 7980 - Advanced Graduate Practicum, Fall 2017
    FCHD 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Fall 2017
    FCHD 7980 - Advanced Graduate Practicum, Summer 2017
    FCHD 6960 - Readings/Conference, Summer 2017
    FCHD 7980 - Advanced Graduate Practicum, Spring 2017
    FCHD 2200 - Introductory Workshop in Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Spring 2017
    FCHD 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Fall 2016
    FCHD 2200 - Introductory Workshop in Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Spring 2016
    EDUC, PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2015
    FCHD 6980 - Graduate Practicum, Spring 2015
    FCHD 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Spring 2015
    HONR 4900 - Senior Thesis/Project, Spring 2015
    EDUC,PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2014
    FCHD 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance, Spring 2014
    EDUC,PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2013
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2012
    EDUC,PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2012
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Spring 2012
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - CHILD GUIDANCE, Spring 2011
    EDUC 6010 - INTRO TO PROG EVAL, Spring 2011
    EDUC 6010 - INTRO TO PROG EVAL, Spring 2011
    EDUC 6010 - INTRO TO PROG EVAL, Spring 2011
    PSY 6010 - INTRO TO PROG EVAL, Spring 2011
    PSY 6010 - INTRO TO PROG EVAL, Spring 2011
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    FCHD 2610 - Child Guidance, Fall 2010
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2010
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2010
    EDUC 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2010
    PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines, Fall 2010

    Graduate Students Mentored

    Taiwo Oladokun, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2023
    Makenzy Turner, Human Devt. and Family Studies
    Matthew Cook, Human Devt. and Family Studies
    Cari Gongora, Human Devt. and Family Studies, October 2020
    Andy Gongora, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2022 2023
    Makenzy Turner, Human Devt. and Family Studies 2023
    Kendra Newman, Human Devt. and Family Studies, December 2019 2023
    Kristin Murphy, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2015 2023
    Matthew Cook, Human Devt. and Family Studies, September 2020 - August 2022
    Tasha Olson, Human Devt. and Family Studies - May 2022
    Danielle Jensen, Human Devt. and Family Studies, October 2013 - May 2022
    Hillary Christensen, Human Devt. and Family Studies, October 2018 2021
    Donna Blaylock, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2017 - May 2019
    Lauren Pace, Human Devt. and Family Studies, November 2016 - May 2019
    Audrey Juhasz, Human Devt. and Family Studies - May 2019
    Megan Sheldon, Human Devt. and Family Studies, March 2012 - December 2014
    Amanda Hagman, Human Devt. and Family Studies, January 2011 - December 2013
    Audrey Juhasz, Human Devt. and Family Studies, October 2011 - August 2013