Early Learning Indiana

A big thank you to Goelzer Investment Management for becoming an Early Learning Champion!

Support from community and business partners helps create more opportunities for Indiana's children by strengthening early learning programs, empowering educators and supporting families across the state.

We're grateful for Goelzer Investment Management 's commitment to investing in the future of early childhood education. Learn more about our Early Learning Champions: https://earlylearningin.org/engage/early-learning-champions/

What a great day of learning in Evansville!

Early childhood educators joined us for a Block Party training, where they explored the power of play and discovered new ways to use blocks to support children's learning in math, science, early literacy and more.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to our partners from Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension for sharing their expertise. We loved seeing so much creativity, collaboration and hands-on learning.

Thank you to the United Way of Central Indiana for the opportunity to showcase how Early Learning Indiana is helping strengthen early language and literacy across Indiana at last week's CONNECT event.

Indiana childcare providers: Looking to enhance early language and literacy in your program? This no-cost opportunity provides training, coaching, and support to strengthen teacher-child interactions and improve outcomes for young learners.

Learn more: https://earlylearningin.org/providers/boosting-early-language-and-literacy/

Looking for a better way to support new educators—or help your current team continue to grow?

The Classroom Ready program is a free professional development resource designed to help early childhood educators build their knowledge, strengthen their classroom practices, and grow their confidence.

Whether you're onboarding new staff or investing in the continued development of your team, this is a resource worth exploring.

Learn more: https://earlylearningin.org/providers/classroomready/

Grow your skills—for free.

Thanks to the United Way of Central Indiana, eligible early childhood educators can attend this Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Conference at no cost.

Gain practical classroom strategies, connect with fellow educators and earn professional development hours.

Saturday, October 24
Embassy Suites Event Center | Plainfield, IN

Available to educators in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.

Register today: https://earlylearningin.org/events/early-childhood-educator-professional-development-conference/

Early Head Start teams from Early Learning Indiana and our partner sites recently gathered to celebrate progress, share ideas and identify new ways to strengthen our work on behalf of children and families.

Every conversation and shared insight helps us build stronger learning experiences and supports for infants, toddlers and their families. Thank you to everyone who joined us and for your continued commitment to giving every child the strongest possible start.

We're grateful to Katz, Sapper & Miller CPAs & Advisors for being an official Early Learning Champion and investing in Early Learning Indiana's mission.

Support from partners like KSM helps make our work possible as we advocate for children, support early childhood educators and families and advance high-quality early learning across Indiana.

Learn more about our Early Learning Champions: https://earlylearningin.org/engage/early-learning-champions/

Every child deserves a strong start in life.

As Indiana considers changes to childcare regulations, the question is simple: How will this improve outcomes for children's learning and well-being?

In her latest op-ed, our President and CEO Erin Kissling shares why well-prepared early childhood educators are essential to helping our youngest Hoosiers thrive.

Read more:

Maintain high expectations for those who teach the youngest Hoosiers • Indiana Capital Chronicle Any attempt to lower educator competency requirements threatens the tremendous opportunity for learning in the early years of a child’s life.

Strong early learning programs begin with strong leaders.

Last week, Early Learning Indiana hosted participants from the Ready to Lead program in partnership with the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. Participants are strengthening the leadership skills that help educators thrive, programs grow and children experience high-quality early learning every day.

When we invest in early childhood leaders, we help build stronger learning environments and brighter futures for Indiana's youngest learners.

Learn more about Ready to Lead: https://earlylearningin.org/mccormickleader/

Have you reserved your spot for our free online learning series with Teachstone®? The series begins today and is designed for Indiana early childhood leaders, educators, coaches and program administrators.

These interactive sessions offer practical, research-based strategies to:
✨ Strengthen classroom interactions
👶 Support infants' and toddlers' learning and development
📚 Enhance teaching practices you can put into action right away

Whether you're looking for fresh ideas to bring back to your program or professional learning to support your team, this series has something for you.

Registration is free and the first session is today!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://events.bizzabo.com/QualityClassroomInteractions2026