Since 2015, Erikson’s International Initiative has led 16 cohorts of international early childhood educators to visit Erikson and other early childhood sites in Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. Participants visit various high-quality programs while engaging in discussions and reflecting on theories
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Invitation for Public Comments on Erikson Institute
Erikson Institute a graduate school in child development, is seeking comments from the public about the Institute in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The Institute will host a visit February 11-12, 2019, with a team
Erikson community shines at NAEYC 2018
Erikson Institute faculty made a strong impact enhancing the knowledge of fellow early childhood professionals at the 2018 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference that convened in Washington, D.C. November 14-17. A total of 21 Erikson
Child Development Data is Key: Rockford and Skokie/Morton Grove to Use Early Development Instrument
Erikson Institute’s Early Development Instrument (EDI) Pilot Project will work with the City of Rockford and Villages of Skokie and Morton Grove to implement this data tool, which provides insight on the school readiness of children in relation to their
Erikson celebrates Barbara T. Bowman’s 90th Birthday
On October 30, the Erikson community celebrated co-founder and professor Barbara T. Bowman’s 90th birthday. Taking place in the Polk Bros. Lecture Hall at Erikson Institute, the birthday gathering included a brief program and champagne toast. President and CEO Geoff
McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows Get a 360 Degree Experience with Service Day
Amid the small businesses on bustling Archer Avenue in Brighton Park is Gads Hill Center, an early childhood center currently housed in retail space. From the outside, the facade blends in with the other storefronts but when you walk in,
Erikson Institute Excited to Partner with Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker
Credit Courtesy of the J.B. Pritzker campaign Erikson Institute congratulates J.B. Pritzker on becoming the 43rd Governor of Illinois. A core component of Erikson’s work is advocating for public policies that benefit very young children and their families, and Governor-elect
2018 Shaping Identity Luncheon raises record $1.5 million and launches new mental health center serving Little Village community
Erikson Institute’s 2018 Shaping Identity Luncheon was the most successful on record, raising $1.53 million, announcing a new mental health center for young children and families in Chicago’s Little Village community, and honoring a remarkable children’s advocate. The event kicked
Advanced standing option saves time and money for Master of Social Work students
For the first time in Erikson’s history, a two-year, advanced standing option is now available for students seeking a master’s degree in social work. Open to those who have already earned their bachelor of social work (BSW), students save time
Erikson’s Early Math Collaborative to develop new research tool
The Institute for Education Sciences (IES) recently awarded Erikson’s Early Math Collaborative a four-year, $1.4 million dollar federal grant to develop and validate a new research tool called Evaluating Quality Interactions in Preschool Math (EQUIP-M). At this time, there is
Helping very young children feel safe in the wake of traumatic public events
by Geoffrey A. Nagle, Ph.D., President and CEO, Erikson Institute As Chicago, and the nation, awaits a verdict in the highly-publicized trial of police officer Jason Van Dyke for the tragic shooting death of Laquan McDonald, Erikson Institute is focused
Michelle L. Collins to receive Spirit of Erikson Institute Award
“How much better off society would be if every child had quality child care and could reach their full potential,” is a statement you might not expect to hear from a business and civic leader with degrees from Harvard and