The visibility and increased need for understanding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has skyrocketed over the past few years, and for good reason. SEL is a process by which children and adults manage their emotions, and develop self-awareness, decision-making skills,
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Erikson Commencement to honor education leaders
On Monday, May 6, Erikson Institute’s 2019 Commencement ceremony will be held at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum. This year, 85 graduates will receive their master’s degrees in child development, social work, or early childhood education, and three will receive doctoral
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Chicago Leaders join Erikson to reveal Risk and Reach data
From left to right: Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Ric Estrada/Metropolitan Family Services, Phyllis Glink/Irving Harris Foundation, Erikson’s Director of Policy Cristina Pacione-Zayas, and Erikson President and CEO Geoffrey A. Nagle. Photo credit: City Club of Chicago. Erikson increased public
Erikson’s Director of Policy Cristina Pacione-Zayas appointed to Illinois State Board of Education
On February 25, Erikson’s Director of Policy, Dr. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, was chosen by Governor J.B. Pritzker to serve as Secretary of the Board for the Illinois State Board of Education. Nine other education leaders were selected to join the Board,
New Training Opportunity For Early Childhood Education Leaders Announced
A cohort of promising local Jewish early childhood educators will expand their knowledge through a new initiative using online instruction and in-person seminars to elevate their current practice in the classroom. The Jewish United Fund (JUF) and Erikson Institute will
Trauma-focused training series brings national infant and early childhood mental health experts to Chicago
Photo: Julie Ribaudo (LMSW) presenting “What Children Tell Us: Creating Narratives that Help Make Meaning of their Stories” at Erikson on January 25 Launched in September, 2018 by Dr. Marcy Safyer, Director of Erikson’s Center for Children and Families, a
Erikson researchers release first report from new home-based child care study
Home-based child care accounts for the largest sector of the early care and education workforce. More young children in the U.S, especially infants, toddlers, and children from low-income families, are cared for in these settings than in center-based child care
Erikson’s International Initiative visits China with Chicago host site partners
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
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