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.

Please consider joining us for a Zoom workshop-Creating a Safe Space for All: Belonging in Early Childhood, with Cindy R...
04/04/2025

Please consider joining us for a Zoom workshop-Creating a Safe Space for All: Belonging in Early Childhood, with Cindy Ryan. When? Tuesday, April 22nd (6:00-9:00pm). It's free and it's an ORO Set 2 training.

We'd love to have you join us. Feel free to share this poster with anyone you think might be interested.

Registration link is below and on the poster as well.

https://wou-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/dyYSvkhpRCeXn5a5jTC0uA

02/14/2025

📢 Special Education Matters: Your Voice is Needed! 📢

This President’s Day (Monday, Feb 17), the House Education Committee will hold a hearing on three bills that directly impact Special Education services and resources in Oregon. FACT Oregon supports these bills because they help ensure students experiencing disability get the support they need to thrive!

đź—“ Hearing Date/Time: Feb 17th at 3pm

Here is a one-page overview to help you understand these bills—please feel free to read, share, and take action! 🗣💙

Your advocacy makes a difference. Let’s work together to improve education for ALL students! 🙌

📍 Learn More: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HED/2025-02-17-15-00/Agenda

Happy New Year from your ECISI crew. We are looking forward to a great year. Be watching for workshop proposals to be co...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from your ECISI crew. We are looking forward to a great year. Be watching for workshop proposals to be coming out soon.

We will also be sponsoring a few online workshops this Winter and Spring to get you geared up for the Summer Institute. Stay tuned!

Wishing you all a 2025 filled with love, safety, friendship, laughter and peace.

10/16/2024

Are you a family member, an early interventionist (EI), an early childhood special education (ECSE) professional, or an early childhood educator using assistive technology (AT) with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers? Assistive Technology means any item, equipment, or system that helps people perfo...

09/12/2024
Morning has broken, and today is preconference day. This morning a group will be headed to the Confederated Tribes of Gr...
08/06/2024

Morning has broken, and today is preconference day. This morning a group will be headed to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to learn about culturally responsive practices, and come back to WOU for lunch and an afternoon workshop. It’s going to be a great day!!

Only 4 days until the 2024 ECI Summer Institute...your ECISI volunteers are busy taking care of all the last minute deta...
08/02/2024

Only 4 days until the 2024 ECI Summer Institute...your ECISI volunteers are busy taking care of all the last minute details making sure that everyone has an amazing time next week.

If you are attending the Summer Institute next week, you should have received an email with your parking pass, an events/campus map, and a schedule-at-a-glance. If you did not, please email Cindy Ryan at [email protected] ASAP. We want to make sure that everyone has the information they need prior to their arrival.

We can't wait to see you next week!!

The 2024 ECI Summer Institute kicks off one week from today!! We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the campus of...
07/30/2024

The 2024 ECI Summer Institute kicks off one week from today!! We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the campus of Western Oregon University next week.

Our ECISI volunteers have been busy prepping and excited to see you soon!
http://www.wouecisummerinstitute.com

One of our ECI Summer Institute favorites, Maria Laine, is back and will be presenting Dreaming of a Better Future While...
07/29/2024

One of our ECI Summer Institute favorites, Maria Laine, is back and will be presenting Dreaming of a Better Future While Living in the Moment: Advocating for the Needs of Children & Staff (ORO Set 2) next Weds., August 7th at the 2024 ECI Summer Institute.

We are in the final prep week and have so much to share with you! We are excited to see everyone next week!!

Register now for the 2024 ECI Summer Institute Registration is live! 2024 ECI Summer Institute Online Registration forms.gle/ys6qrqG59Eq1fpKW6 ​for more information or to be added to our email...

Oh my...how did we forget to upload a few more ECI Summer Institute workshop descriptions. Here you go...Weds., 8/7...Fa...
07/25/2024

Oh my...how did we forget to upload a few more ECI Summer Institute workshop descriptions. Here you go...

Weds., 8/7...Family Partnerships: Engaging Families of Young Children with Disabilities with Alicia Riddle, FACT Oregon (ORO Set 1)

Thurs., 8/8...Playing with Wolves: The Project Approach with Attention to Risk & Play in Preschool with Andrea Emerson (ORO Set 2)

Have you registered yet? There is still time...you don't want to miss it!

Register now for the 2024 ECI Summer Institute Registration is live! 2024 ECI Summer Institute Online Registration forms.gle/ys6qrqG59Eq1fpKW6 ​for more information or to be added to our email...

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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.