Celebrating 25 years in 2025, the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute is a premier educational experience focused on evidence-informed inclusive practices.
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Our Purpose
As one of the world’s premier educational opportunities for anyone involved in the care and education of young children with disabilities (birth to age 8) in inclusive settings, the Institute has drawn people from across the nation and around the world to Chapel Hill to:
develop collaborative relationships and cross-agency systems that support early childhood inclusion;
discover evidence-based practices, resources, and tools for promoting opportunities for inclusion; and
meet, learn from, and problem-solve with peers.
This year we are excited to continue our partnership with SCRIPT-NC to offer a higher education/professional development strand and with Childhood Education Internationalto develop and offer an international strand.
Theme for 2025
Honoring Our 25 Year History—Reflecting, Celebrating, and Advancing
As we look back over the past 25 years, we celebrate the progress we’ve made in creating more inclusive environments where all children can thrive. This reflection allows us to recognize the voices and experiences of children with disabilities and their families, highlighting the contributions of individuals with disabilities, families, practitioners, policymakers, and many other leaders in the field who have worked tirelessly.
Looking ahead, we are reminded of the importance of continuing to advance our efforts at different levels of the system to ensure every child with disabilities belongs and has equitable opportunities to learn, grow, and participate. Together, we can foster a future where every child’s potential is recognized and valued.
Jordyn Zimmerman, an educator and disability advocate, uses her personal experience as an autistic individual who gained access to augmentative communication at 18 to challenge the status quo and promote inclusive learning.
Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD, keynote speaker at the 2024 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute shares key takeaways from her presentation, thoughts on inclusion in early childhood, and her impressions of the Inclusion Institute.
Your Contribution Matters
If you’ve attended the Inclusion Institute before, you know the incredible impact this experience holds—for the attendees and the children they serve. Unfortunately, not everyone has the financial capacity needed to attend. A gift to the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute’s Inclusion Fund can help provide financial support so that more families of young children with disabilities and early childhood/early childhood special education practitioners can join us in experiencing these crucial training and networking activities.
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