2026 INFANCY INSTITUTE: “Shifting from Developmentally Appropriate to Developmentally Meaningful Practice”

This year’s Infancy Institute—“Shifting from Developmentally Appropriate to Developmentally Meaningful Practice”—will be held at Bank Street College from Monday, June 15 – Wednesday, June 17.

– Monday, June 15 from 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
– Tuesday, June 16 from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
– Wednesday, June 17 from 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM

Description:
This early childhood conference focuses on the care of infants through 4-year-olds. Each year, workshops focus on curriculum, infant and toddler development, challenging behaviors, working with families, and emotionally responsive practice, highlighting cutting-edge developments in research, relationship-based practice, and family-centered care. The institute, founded in 1987, has educated thousands of infant/toddler specialists from around the world. We welcome caregivers, teachers, directors, trainers, home visitors, parents, early interventionists, developmental specialists, social workers, family childcare providers, and all who support young children in a variety of settings.

This year, Melina Gac Levin, GSE ’15, will present the keynote presentation titled “Culture on the Table: Cultural Self-Awareness as Professional Practice.” For more information, including a list of workshop descriptions, visit our webpage.

Cost:
– $350 Individual Early Bird Rate ($429 after May 22)
– $325 Group Early Bird Rate Per Person for a Minimum of Five ($399 per person after May 22)

To receive $50 off, enter code CHALK. Please note that the code is case-sensitive.

Contact:
Continuing Professional Studies at cps@bankstreet.edu

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