Connect, Learn, and Grow with the Early Childhood Networked Improvement Community
Join a growing community of educators, practitioners, leaders, researchers, and community partners working together to strengthen early childhood experiences, practices, and systems.
The Early Childhood Networked Improvement Community (EC NIC) is bringing people together to share knowledge and experiences, explore common challenges, and learn from one another.
We believe that meaningful improvement happens when people with different roles, perspectives, and experiences have opportunities to connect and work together. Whether you work directly with young children and families, support educators, lead programs, conduct research, or contribute to early childhood systems in other ways, your experience and perspective have something to offer.
Find Your Place in the Community
There are many ways to get involved in the EC NIC, depending on your interests, professional goals, and availability.
As a member, you can:
- Connect with others who share your professional interests and challenges.
- Participate in conversations and learning opportunities.
- Share your experiences, ideas, and expertise.
- Explore research and practices that can inform your work.
- Collaborate with others on shared challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Membership is complimentary for the 2026–2027 year, and participating in a cohort is not required.
Explore Our Cohort Opportunities
For members interested in more focused collaboration, the EC NIC is developing cohorts organized around five areas:
- Social Emotional Learning: Supporting children’s social and emotional development and the adults and environments that influence it.
- Systems Leadership: Exploring approaches to leadership, collaboration, and improvement across programs and systems.
- Inclusion and Intervention: Strengthening inclusive practices and responsive supports for children with diverse strengths and needs.
- Language and Literacy: Sharing approaches that support early communication, language development, and literacy.
- Family and Community Engagement: Strengthening relationships, partnerships, and meaningful opportunities for family and community involvement.
Cohorts provide opportunities for participants to explore shared questions, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and develop or test approaches within their own settings.
Interested in Getting Involved?
We invite you to explore the EC NIC and let us know how you might like to participate.
Complete the Membership Interest Form
Completing the form helps us learn more about your interests so we can follow up about opportunities that may be a good fit.
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We look forward to connecting, learning, and growing together!
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