Leadership Connections™ National Conference 2020 Has Been Canceled
McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
UPDATED: 03.16.20
We appreciate your patience as we work to face the challenges and navigate the impact of COVID-19. For the well-being of our attendees and staff, and our communities at large, we are canceling Leadership Connections.
We recognize that a sense of connection during a crisis is essential, and we are working to develop some creative solutions and virtual opportunities. Please know that we will be in communication this week with registrants, presenters, sponsors, and others impacted by the cancelation regarding refunds and next steps.
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this pandemic. Again, we appreciate your patience during this challenging time. We wish you all perseverance and good health.
Scaffolded Beginnings supports effective staff onboarding through intentional orientation design, helping early childhood programs build confident, competent, and connected teams from day one.
Learn how the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood is transforming early childhood education through innovative programs and workforce development. Our mission is to expand access, equity, and opportunity for young children and families across Illinois and beyond, drawing on decades of leadership in the field.
Discover our journey from Elizabeth Harrison's 1886 vision to train women as kindergarten teachers to the renowned McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. Learn how a $600 grant in 1985 ignited a movement that transformed early childhood leadership and explore the pioneering educators and pivotal moments that shaped our legacy.
Meet the dedicated experts, researchers, and leaders who drive the McCormick Institute's mission to transform early childhood education and support the early childhood workforce.
