Erikson Institute Policy and Leadership

Erikson Institute’s Policy and Leadership Department envisions a fully funded, comprehensive and coordinated birth to age eight system.

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SAVE THE DATE: Early Childhood Advocacy Day is approaching! Start making plans to join us as we bring our voices to Springfield to talk about the supports that our children and families need. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/sx4LbIg5Sv

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As we remember Dr. King's life and legacy, today is a reminder for our children and ourselves that together we can make systemic change and advance racial equity by tackling injustices at their roots. #MLKDay2025 #SystemicChange #RacialEquity #RootCauses

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Anyone who cares about infants and toddlers with disabilities and delays can join this page!

Familias de Illinois para la Intervención Temprana: Esta página es para quienes apoyan a bebés y niños pequeños con discapacidades y retrasos. Siguenos!

https://t.co/GKmrDkP0H4

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🥳 Happy New Year from Erikson's Policy and Leadership Team! We're ready for 2025. #EarlyChildhood #QualityAccessEquity #FindingtheBaby

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👉 Take a listen to our most popular podcast episode: https://t.co/PpQY9z3zdI

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We are excited to share some fun highlights from the past year. As we look forward to 2025, we’re eager to bring even more child development science, resources, and tools to help make our systems more equitable for young children and their families.

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Erikson's Policy and Leadership team has had a busy year. As we wind down the year, take a look at what staff looked forward to the most in 2024. Check it out: https://t.co/ayaw6KU4DV

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City Colleges Chicago’s new mentorship initiative supports new early childhood teachers working at community-based organizations. Apply through the end of January.

Become a mentor: https://t.co/RAyQG7ovmq
Become a mentee: https://t.co/mH3p9lFkph

FAQs: https://t.co/3Fy3F6925Z

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There are 869,000 children under age 5 in Illinois—a critical time for brain development. Their futures are shaped by surrounding systems. On #NationalIllinoisDay, let’s prioritize #EarlyChildhood and ensure every child has the resources to thrive.

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2024 Executive Fellow Mayor Nathaniel Booker has consistently been #FindingTheBaby in his work. Keeping #EarlyChildhood at the forefront is key to improving equitable access to services and resources for young children and families.

#HealthyMaywoodWestCook

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Babies Can't Wait: We Need EI! Illinois provider reimbursement rates are significantly lower than other states, and far below the true cost of delivering services. Join Raising Illinois to support the Early Intervention and it's workforce: https://t.co/87iCXD286p

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: If you have taken Decoding Data and Language Part 1 (formerly Decolonizing Data and Language), you can continue your learning with us in Part 2 of this workshop series. Learn more about this workshop and register here: https://t.co/PnQBEPH4Or

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Babies Can't Wait: We Need EI! Illinois' Early Intervention (EI) workforce faces several challenges including high caseloads, low compensation, and high turnover. Join Raising Illinois to support the Early Intervention workforce: https://t.co/87iCXD286p

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The second part of our Decoding Data and Language workshop is almost here! If you took Decoding Data and Language Part 1 (formerly Decolonizing Data and Language) do not miss the opportunity to dive deeper into these important concepts.

Register: https://t.co/PnQBEPH4Or

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Thousands of families across the state are currently waiting for the EI services they need and are entitled to receive. Join us and Raising Illinois to support children and families across Illinois: https://t.co/87iCXD286p

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This is your last chance to register for the latest workshop in our Reconstructing Narratives Series, Beyond the Numbers. Let's commitment to using data in ways that ensure fair and just outcomes for all: https://t.co/Z6uxB0xrAi

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Be there for Beyond the Numbers! If you're interested in going beyond the numbers and understanding the powerful stories data can tell, join us for our workshop and leave with actionable strategies to embed data equity in your work and drive change:
https://t.co/Z6uxB0xZpQ

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#WorldKindnessDay

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ATTENTION: If you have taken Decoding Data and Language Part 1 (formerly Decolonizing Data and Language), you can continue your learning with us in Part 2 of this workshop series. Learn more about this workshop and register here: https://t.co/PnQBEPHCDZ