Erikson Institute

Science knows a lot about how young children learn and grow. But knowledge doesn’t change outcomes on its own.

It has to travel — from research into practice, from practice into policy, and back again. Erikson is where that translation happens. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 50 years.

Support that work before June 30, and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar: https://bit.ly/3xRda6M

Ready to jumpstart your career? 🚀

Join Erikson’s admissions team and faculty for a deep dive into the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Certificate—designed to strengthen your skills and expand your impact working with young children and families.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in IECMH or a related child development or mental health field, this certificate can deepen your practice and open new career opportunities.

Learn more June 15 at the online information session: https://bit.ly/4fEVWTr

Erikson Early Math Collaborative is proud to announce the national release of REL Appalachia’s Teaching Math to Young Children Toolkit, a free professional learning resource, developed in partnership with Institute of Education Sciences and SRI. Designed for preschool and kindergarten educators, the toolkit includes five modules featuring activities, videos, effective practices, and reflections to support joyful, research-based math learning.

Check it out: https://bit.ly/4vEa1Fs

Donely was the first in his family to pursue graduate school. 🎓

He came to Erikson determined to build a career around children who needed someone in their corner. This spring, he graduated. Now he’s a disability coordinator at One Hope United — working every day to nurture the strengths of young children in Chicago.

The children he serves won’t know your name. But your investment helps make people like Donely possible.

Gifts matched through June 30. Double your impact: https://bit.ly/3xRda6M

Every morning in Chicago, a child walks into an early childhood program and finds someone ready for them. That doesn’t happen by accident.

It happens because someone chose this work — and was trained to do it well.

This June, every gift is being matched dollar-for-dollar through June 30. Be part of it: https://www.erikson.edu/give/

👂🏽8‑Minute Listen: Rooted in community, this story highlights how Erikson's community‑based social work strengthens trust, learning, and care in Chicago’s southwest neighborhoods. Voices from Erikson professor Dr. Francisco Lozornio, Edwin Martinez of Centro Sanar, and Erikson graduate student Michelle Ramirez show how social work grows stronger through community.

Tune in: https://bit.ly/3RxQHee

Rooted in Community Part 3: The Magic of Community-Based Social Work | Erikson Institute Rooted in Community Part 3 explores how community-based social work strengthens trust, learning, and care for children and families.

Counting is more than reciting numbers. It is about helping children understand how many, and that number names and words represent quantities. Counting is a part of everyday life and contains underlying complexities adults often take for granted. Check out Erikson Institute’s Early Math Collaborative’s resources for the Big Idea of Counting. Visit: https://bit.ly/4tGRMxt

May 19-Virtual Webinar: Explore a teacher licensure program offering triple endorsements in , /ESL, and w/ small cohorts and post-graduate professional learning support. Register here: https://bit.ly/4sH1PCh

Wanting a different role does not mean wanting to leave early childhood. For teachers and child care providers exploring what’s next, early intervention offers a way to continue meaningful work with children and families in a different context. Learn more about early childhood roles beyond the classroom in our new blog:

Thinking About a Career Change? Early Childhood Jobs Beyond the Classroom | Erikson Institute Teachers and childcare providers exploring a career change can discover early childhood jobs beyond the classroom, including early intervention roles working with children and families.

At this week's Illinois Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Symposium, we were reminded of the impact Erikson graduates are making across the field.

Among the nearly 170 consultants and leaders in attendance, at least 25 were graduates of Erikson’s Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate and Infancy master’s programs — alongside several of our adjunct faculty. A powerful reflection of how Erikson’s community continues to support young children and families across Illinois. 💛