McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood is the evolution of NLU's commitment to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) - with over 140 years of demonstrated dedication to the preparation and advancement of ECEC Educators and Leaders across the globe. The mission of the McCormick Institute is to elevate the early childhood profession through programming that is innovative, responsive, and informed by practice, applied research, and community and policy engagement. The Institute envisions a world positively transformed by the impact of the early childhood profession on the lives of children and families.
40,000+ have engaged with the McCormick Institute.
We’ve conducted 18,500+ assessments of Illinois’ early childhood programs.
6,000+ individuals have attended the annual Leadership Connections National Conference.
Our staff currently serves on 46 boards, councils, and organizations.
