Our staff, Natalia Ambrozek and Wendy Connell, are presenting at the Zero to Three LEARN Conference! 🎤 Join our team in 📍 Portland, Oregon, as they share their expertise, connect with fellow professionals, and contribute to meaningful conversations.

Our MIEC team was excited to attend ILAEYC in Springfield, IL! We led two engaging sessions on communication and coaching systems for early childhood leaders. Thank you to everyone who visited our exhibitor booth to connect and learn more about our work!

Need a few tips before submitting your proposal for Leadership Connections™ 2027? Check out this article for tips and tricks to help you submit a successful RFP. 🔗 Read the article here: buff.ly/Bh2aV8A 🔗 Submit your Proposal here: buff.ly/KmshOYn

You asked, we answered! Aim4Excellence FAQ: Is it only for experienced directors? Not at all! Professional growth happens at every stage of leadership. Keep learning, growing, and moving forward with Aim4Excellence! Drop any questions you have below! #Aim4Excellence

📣 Buscamos sesiones en español para Leadership Connections 2027 Estamos aceptando propuestas de sesiones en español para la Conferencia Nacional Leadership Connections 2027. Envía tu propuesta antes del 4 de noviembre de 2026. buff.ly/mCAs56x

We're hiring a Professional Learning Training Specialist that provides training and professional learning activities across Professional Learning teams within the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. Learn more about the role and apply today: buff.ly/lTYMV1y

🎉 Welcome to the 7th Aim4Excellence™ cohort in partnership with KCCTO! We’re excited to support these early childhood leaders as they begin their National Director Credential journey and strengthen their leadership skills across Kansas. 👏

📣 Reminder: Request for Proposals is OPEN! Have a session idea to share? Submit your proposal for the 2027 Leadership Connections National Conference by November 4, 2026. buff.ly/mCAs56x 🎶 Help us Lead in Harmony and share your expertise with early childhood leaders!

We’re excited to be at ILAEYC! 🎉 Join MIEC staff for two engaging sessions. We hope to see you there!

Let’s connect at ILAEYC! The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood will be in Springfield, IL, for ILAEYC. Stop by our exhibitor booth to meet our team, learn more about our work, and connect with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Have something meaningful to share with the early childhood community? We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2027 Leadership Connections National Conference! RFP submissions close November 4, 2026. buff.ly/BsRtwCP

What does it mean to earn the Aim4Excellence National Director Credential? It means investing in the knowledge and skills that help early childhood leaders strengthen their programs, support their teams, and lead with purpose. #Aim4Excellence #DirectorCredential

Latinx/e Heritage Month 2026 is underway at National Louis University! 🎉 This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future – Nuestras Raíces, Nuestro Futuro,” McCormick Institute is proud to celebrate the culture, people & community that make NLU special!

Illinois Early Childhood Professionals! Did you know you may be eligible for a Gateways to Opportunity® Scholarship to help cover the cost of Aim4Excellence™ modules when taken for college credit? 👉 Learn more and apply today! buff.ly/Sh9poIV

Illinois Early Childhood Professionals! Did you know you may be eligible for a Gateways to Opportunity® Scholarship to help cover the cost of Aim4Excellence™ modules when taken for college credit? 👉 Learn more and apply today! buff.ly/Sh9poIV

🎓 Take your leadership to the next level with college credit! Did you know you can earn undergraduate college credit through National Louis University while completing Aim4Excellence? 👉 Learn more about college credit options: buff.ly/Uw8pgPr

Strengthen your business operations. Building Better Business is a fully virtual, 4-session leadership academy for Illinois Family Child Care Professionals. Learn more and apply before 11pm on Friday, September 25: buff.ly/jbXgdeK

Share your expertise by presenting at the 2027 Leadership Connections Conference, May 19-21, 2027, in Schaumburg, IL. Submission deadline: November 4, 2026. Learn more and get started: buff.ly/PNpcHtr Learn more about Leadership Connections: buff.ly/g1oXitp