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
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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
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