Early Childhood Inclusion Summer Institute

Early Childhood Inclusion Summer Institute Early Childhood Inclusion Summer Institute Summer Institute participants will have the opportunity to stay on campus and make use of the dining hall.

The first annual Early Childhood (EC) Inclusion Summer Institute is a unique event that is not available anywhere else in Oregon. With the College of Education and the Teaching Research Institute at WOU hosting, the Summer Institute promises to be exciting event that will draw families, preservice and practicing teachers, as well as service providers from around the state to join in the conversati

on around Putting it All Together: Inclusion in Early Childhood. In addition, several social events are being arranged to further engage everyone, both on the WOU campus and with the Monmouth community. We are also partnering with local and statewide early childhood organizations, as well as others to create a quality event that encourage everyone to come back year after year. Summer Institute participants will be able to get professional development units (PDU's), or choose from either undergraduate or graduate credit for an additional fee.

04/03/2026

Share Your Voice! Call for Input on the DEC/NAEYC Inclusion Position Statement Revisions

The Division for Early Childhood and The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are revising the 2009 Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion to reflect current research and practice.
We’re now in the final phase of feedback and invite you to review the draft and share your input!

Your perspective will help ensure the statement reflects the needs of the field and supports inclusive practices for young children with disabilities.

Feedback is open through Monday, April 27th, 2026. Review the draft and complete the survey here: https://sbee.link/nmhx3ugwjd

Our friends at U of O are looking for families of 3-6yr olds to take part in the Little Ducks Learning Project. It sound...
02/25/2026

Our friends at U of O are looking for families of 3-6yr olds to take part in the Little Ducks Learning Project. It sounds like a fun research study to take part in. Contact them if you are interested!

To all our friends engaged in EI/ECSE work (faculty, students, practitioners). If you have some time, please take a few ...
02/23/2026

To all our friends engaged in EI/ECSE work (faculty, students, practitioners). If you have some time, please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

We are writing with heavy hearts to share that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Early Childhood In...
01/29/2026

We are writing with heavy hearts to share that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Early Childhood Inclusion Summer Institute.

This decision did not come easily. The Summer Institute has always been more than an event to us — it has been a gathering of amazing people who care deeply about inclusion, collaboration, and creating better outcomes for young children and families. Over the years, each of you has played a role in shaping what the Institute became, and we are incredibly grateful for that.

To our participants, presenters, and community partners: thank you. Thank you for showing up with curiosity, generosity, and commitment. Thank you for sharing your expertise, your experiences, and your passion. Your support and partnership have meant more to us than we can fully express, and the impact of this community will stay with us.

While we are disappointed that we won’t be coming together in 2026, we remain deeply appreciative of the relationships built through this work and the shared mission that connects us. We are thankful for your understanding and for the trust you have placed in us over the years.

With sincere gratitude,
Cindy, Maria, Caitlin and the rest of our amazing team

Con gran pesar les comunicamos que hemos tomado la difícil decisión de cancelar el Instituto de Verano sobre Inclusión en la Primera Infancia 2026.

Esta decisión no ha sido fácil. El Instituto de Verano siempre ha sido más que un evento para nosotros: ha sido una reunión de personas increíbles que se preocupan profundamente por la inclusión, la colaboración y la creación de mejores resultados para los niños pequeños y las familias. A lo largo de los años, cada uno de ustedes ha desempeñado un papel importante en la configuración de lo que el Instituto se ha convertido, y estamos increíblemente agradecidos por ello.

A nuestros participantes, ponentes y socios comunitarios: gracias. Gracias por acudir con curiosidad, generosidad y compromiso. Gracias por compartir vuestra experiencia, vuestras vivencias y vuestra pasión. Vuestro apoyo y colaboración han significado más para nosotros de lo que podemos expresar con palabras, y el impacto de esta comunidad permanecerá con nosotros.

Aunque nos decepciona no poder reunirnos en 2026, seguimos profundamente agradecidos por las relaciones que hemos construido a través de este trabajo y la misión compartida que nos une. Agradecemos su comprensión y la confianza que han depositado en nosotros a lo largo de los años.

Con sincera gratitud,
Cindy, María, Caitlin y el resto de nuestro increíble equipo.

01/19/2026

We share Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of a world where there is respect and justice for all. May we never forget him and the timeless contributions he left to the world, of courage, hope, and above all, love. ❤️

11/30/2025

Fifty years ago today, IDEA changed everything. Today we join our fellow advocates in honoring this law by condemning the use of words that are disrespectful and demeaning. Belonging Matters!

10/05/2025

Happy World Teachers' Day! Thank you to all the teachers out there who make school a great place to be. We love you! ❤️

More Wednesday fun photos from last week's conference.
08/12/2025

More Wednesday fun photos from last week's conference.

Today we are highlighting our Weds., August 6th conference events. We started our day with our amazing keynote speaker, ...
08/12/2025

Today we are highlighting our Weds., August 6th conference events. We started our day with our amazing keynote speaker, Ms. Kisa Marx, and then continued the good vibe with workshops, lunch from Koyotes, and more workshops. Our Exhibit Hall was buzzing with activities, raffles for the our scholarship fund, and vendors...Barefoot Books, Kaplan, Adapted Toys by Beth, and Piel Canela.

How did we squeeze so much fun and learning into one day? We did it with outstanding participants, tireless volunteers, and phenomenal presenters.

More photos from our Loose Parts pre-conference workshop. We had a full house with 48 early educators from around Oregon...
08/11/2025

More photos from our Loose Parts pre-conference workshop. We had a full house with 48 early educators from around Oregon taking part in our pre-conference events.

On the morning of our pre-conference (Tuesday, 8/5), our participants took part in a Center Crawl. They visited our loca...
08/11/2025

On the morning of our pre-conference (Tuesday, 8/5), our participants took part in a Center Crawl. They visited our local Monmouth Montessori School and our on campus Child Development Center.

This week, we are sharing our photos from our 2025 ECI Summer Institute. What an amazing time was had by everyone! Here'...
08/11/2025

This week, we are sharing our photos from our 2025 ECI Summer Institute. What an amazing time was had by everyone! Here's a few photos from Tuesday's pre-conference workshop Loose Parts!

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The fifth annual Early Childhood (EC) Inclusion Summer Institute is a unique event that is not available anywhere else in Oregon. With Western Oregon University’s (WOU) College of Education’s Early Childhood Education Programs hosting, the Summer Institute promises to be exciting event that will draw families, preservice and practicing teachers, as well as service providers from around the state to join in the conversation around Putting it All Together: Inclusion in Early Childhood. Summer Institute participants will have the opportunity to stay on campus and make use of the dining hall. In addition, several social events are being arranged to further engage everyone, both on the WOU campus and with the Monmouth community. We are also partnering with local and statewide early childhood organizations, as well as others to create a quality event that encourage everyone to come back year after year. Summer Institute participants will be able to get professional development units (PDU's), or choose from either undergraduate or graduate credit for an additional fee.