After a storied forty years of work in early childhood education leadership, the McCormick Center is growing into the McCormick Institute. The McCormick Institute will foster applied research, professional preparation, and community and policy engagement, in addition to early childhood leadership. Made possible in part by a generous grant of $5 million from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the Institute will elevate the early childhood profession through programming that is innovative, responsive, and informed by practice, applied research, and community and policy engagement.
Leadership Connections™ National Conference is the premier national conference for decision-makers and leaders in early childhood education. Hear stimulating keynote speakers, take part in a public policy forum, attend skill-building sessions, and connect with others like you.
Earn your national director credential online. Aim4Excellence is eligible for college credit, aligns with state professional development credentials, and supports National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program accreditation.
Advance your career with college credit options available through National Louis University, our parent organization, for the following professional learning experiences:
