The research in Carla's lab aims to improve language and literacy outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds including children with differing abilities as well as children from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. To this end, she and the lab strive to engage in collaborative research and practice with scientists from interdisciplinary backgrounds; provide training and leadership development opportunities for next generation scholars; and disseminate evidence-based practice to varied stakeholders including local educational agencies, practitioners, and families of children.