Center for Early Education and Development

05/11/2026

There's just *one week* left to register for the June session of RIOS 1: Using the Reflective Interaction Observation Scale (RIOS) Framework for Reflective Supervision! This online course is perfect for people receiving reflective supervision or preparing to provide it:
- Virtual course with 24/7 access to materials
- Fits into your schedule
- Experienced instructors
- $300 plus materials

Read more and register: https://z.umn.edu/rios1

05/05/2026

It's almost here! Our first-ever Course Writer Collaboration Conference will be held June 6 in Roseville, MN. This event delivers 6 Develop-approved clock hours for just $10 and is designed specifically for course writers! Register today: https://learning.umn.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=62036706

04/21/2026

Early educators, caregivers, and administrators, check out the latest self-paced course from CEED!

We’re proud to launch Early Math Theory and Practice—a self-paced course designed to help educators and caregivers confidently teach early math. Learn more and register: https://ceed.umn.edu/announcing-our-new-online-course-early-math-theory-and-practice

04/01/2026

Check out this episode of Health 411 talking about nature-based education with our ICD colleague Sheila Williams Ridge!

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04/01/2026

The Child Development Laboratory School at the University of Minnesota provides an outstanding education for young children. Check out information on their fall 2026 openings for preschoolers!

We have fall 2026 openings for 3-to-5-year-olds in our PART-DAY PRESCHOOL and DAKOTA LANGUAGE NEST PRESCHOOL! In our part-day preschool program, choose 3- or 5-day schedules. In our Dakota Language Nest, children attend 5 days a week. We accept child care assistance, and scholarships are available. Find out more at lab-school.umn.edu or call 612-626-3273!

02/02/2026

For parents and caregivers in the Willmar, Montevideo, Hutchinson, Olivia and Canby areas of MN, a great opportunity from Help Me Grow MN!

Raising kids with screens can make parenting a challenge. Learn strategies to keep human connection in the center of your home. Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/YyfqebEj8LD5AAQb8 to register. These sessions are open to those in the Willmar, Montevideo, Hutchinson, Olivia and Canby areas of MN.

02/02/2026

Wisconsin early childhood professionals, check out this great opportunity from University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Division of Parenting and Family Relationships!

📣 Community Event Announcement (presented by University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Division of Parenting and Family Relationships):

This conference day, on the topic of social-emotional awareness, is offered six different Saturdays in different regions within Wisconsin.

Please see the flyer for more information. You can also click here for the dates and details: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/workshops/

The cost is only $20.00, but space is limited.

Please share with your network!

01/15/2026

See below for a free pop-up training TOMORROW at noon from our colleague Hopewell Hodges, a doctoral candidate at the Institute of Child Development!

Presenter: Hopewell Hodges, MA, PhD Candidate — Predoctoral Psychology Internat the University of Minnesota Date & Time: Virtual over Zoom on Friday, January 16, 2026 from […]

01/14/2026

From our colleagues at the Institute on Community Integration, a free webinar on workforce development and retention in direct support, on January 29!

Register for the first session of Direct Support Leadership Lens: Strategies for a Stronger Workforce. Designed to be practical and conversation-driven, this engaging session goes beyond a traditional webinar as Nate Beers and Kris Foss explore what high-retention leaders do before – and after – someone is hired. Walk away with clear strategies you can use right away, plus time for questions and shared learning.
Free registration. Don’t miss it – January 29, 4-5 pm ET. z.umn.edu/azam

09/10/2025

We're excited to share MPR's conversation yesterday with early childhood expert Marti Erickson!

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles talk with a developmental psychologist about what creates a strong attachment between parent and child — and why it matters.