2026 Summer Learning Institute: June Sessions

This Summer, Invest in What Matters Most

Erikson Institute’s Summer Learning Institute is back — because early childhood educators deserve professional learning that respects their expertise, and when educators grow, children and families thrive. 

This year’s virtual, synchronous Learning Labs are united by one theme: Supporting Children and Their Families: A Relationship-Based Approach. Topics include early math, trauma-responsive practice, caregiver relationships, and children’s communication.

Check out the details below to learn about our enriching sessions. 

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June 16, 17, 18

Building Bridges: Supporting Families in Early Math Learning: This series equips early childhood professionals with a rich variety of practical, joyful math activities and ideas to share with families for use at home and in everyday life.

Narrative Power: Language, Justice, and Community-Centered Data: This series equips practitioners with Data Justice and Root Cause frameworks to move beyond surface-level analysis, critically examine how power and historical oppression shape data narratives, and advocate for equitable policies and practices within their organizations and communities.

Trauma-Responsive Practice: Relationship-Based Practice for All: This series offers a fresh take on trauma-responsive practice, exploring how relationship-based care and trauma-informed approaches share the same foundation and are effective for all children, while equipping attendees with the latest research on brain and body effects of trauma and practical strategies for supporting children and families experiencing stress.

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