McCormick Institute for Early Childhood

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The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University elevates the early childhood profession through programming that is innovative, responsive, and informed by practice, applied research, and community and policy engagement.​

Have something meaningful to share with the early childhood community? We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2027 L...
10/09/2026

Have something meaningful to share with the early childhood community? We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2027 Leadership Connections National Conference!

🗓️ RFP submissions close November 4, 2026.

Help us bring fresh perspectives, new ideas, and meaningful conversations to the table!

http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/9a20ea7e-01cf-4278-b601-4eea49079b52

What does it mean to earn the Aim4Excellence National Director Credential?It means investing in the knowledge and skills...
10/07/2026

What does it mean to earn the Aim4Excellence National Director Credential?

It means investing in the knowledge and skills that help early childhood leaders strengthen their programs, support their teams, and lead with purpose.

Your leadership matters - and your professional growth does, too.
Learn. Grow. Lead.

Latinx/e Heritage Month 2026 is underway at National Louis University!This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Ou...
10/05/2026

Latinx/e Heritage Month 2026 is underway at National Louis University!

This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future – Nuestras Raíces, Nuestro Futuro,” celebrates the cultures, histories, leadership, and contributions of Latinx/e communities.

This year is especially meaningful as NLU celebrates 10 years as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and 5 years of El Centro de Excelencia! 🎉

A Decade of Serving. Five Years of Belonging. A Future of Possibility.

McCormick Institute is proud to be part of the NLU community and to celebrate the culture, people, and community that make NLU special!

Illinois Early Childhood Professionals!Did you know you may be eligible for a Gateways to Opportunity® Scholarship to he...
10/02/2026

Illinois Early Childhood Professionals!

Did you know you may be eligible for a Gateways to Opportunity® Scholarship to help cover the cost of Aim4Excellence™ modules when taken for college credit?

Invest in your leadership while taking advantage of this valuable funding opportunity.

👉 Learn more and apply today!
https://www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/scholarship

Learn more about Aim4Excellence, the National Credential for Early Childhood Center Directors: https://www.mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/aim4excellence

🎓 Take your leadership to the next level with college credit!Did you know you can earn undergraduate college credit thro...
09/29/2026

🎓 Take your leadership to the next level with college credit!

Did you know you can earn undergraduate college credit through National Louis University while completing Aim4Excellence? It's a great way to advance your education while building the leadership and management skills you use every day in your early childhood program.

Whether you're working toward a degree or planning your next career step, Aim4Excellence can help you achieve both.

👉 Learn more about college credit options: https://www.mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/aim4excellence-college-credit-options

09/24/2026

Strengthen your business operations.

Building Better Business is a fully virtual, 4-session leadership academy for Illinois Family Child Care Professionals, designed to help you strengthen the foundation of your business operations

Our upcoming cohort meets one Saturday per month from October 2026 through January 2027.

Learn more and apply before 11pm on Friday, September 25: https://www.mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/building-better-business

Share your expertise by presenting at the 2027 Leadership Connections Conference, May 19-21, 2027, in Schaumburg, IL. We...
09/23/2026

Share your expertise by presenting at the 2027 Leadership Connections Conference, May 19-21, 2027, in Schaumburg, IL.

We're seeking innovative, research-grounded session proposals that inspire early childhood education and care (ECEC) leaders nationwide.

Submission deadline: November 4, 2026.

Learn more and get started: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/9a20ea7e-01cf-4278-b601-4eea49079b52

Learn more about Leadership Connections, our national conference for ECEC leaders: https://www.mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/leadership-connections

We're excited to share two different webinar opportunities on Wednesday afternoon, September 23! Lindsay Miner, Report a...
09/22/2026

We're excited to share two different webinar opportunities on Wednesday afternoon, September 23!

Lindsay Miner, Report and Certification Specialist at the McCormick Institute, will co-present, "Co-Regulation Strategies for Early Childhood Educators: The Calm You Bring," an upcoming edWeb.net webinar with presenters from the Center for the Collaborative Classroom!
🔗 Register for the 2pm CT webinar on September 23rd: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20260923/

Dr. Lisa Downey, Executive Director of the McCormick Institute, represents the Institute and the important role of ECEC leaders on the Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education. The Commission is hosting a webinar on September 23 at 2pm CT to share some exciting updates.
🔗 Learn more and register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YPKulB0eRtmkUdOVGONvYA

"As a former university instructor, I was genuinely impressed by the Aim4Excellence program. The curriculum was thoughtf...
09/21/2026

"As a former university instructor, I was genuinely impressed by the Aim4Excellence program. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed, and every module felt meaningful, relevant, and deeply connected to real work in early childhood leadership. I sincerely appreciate the knowledge and care behind the program."
- Iryna Krasilych, Lead Teacher and incoming Assistant Director at the Roosevelt Road KinderCare Learning Centers in Wheaton, IL

Congratulations, Iryna, on earning your Aim4Excellence National Director Credential!

Aim4Excellence is the McCormick Institute's flagship online learning program for early childhood leaders, accepted by 28 state professional development systems. Learn more and start your journey to the National Director Credential today: https://www.mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/aim4excellence

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