ECIC News
ECIC News
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Early Childhood Innovation Center. Here you’ll find event highlights, program announcements, partnership updates, and press coverage that showcase how the ECIC is shaping the future of Delaware’s early childhood workforce.
- From Advisement to Achievement: ECIC Showcases Delaware’s Model at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference
The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) at Delaware State University presented its statewide Advisement Model and Plan at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, highlighting Delaware’s leadership in early childhood workforce development. Dr. Elizabeth Kelleher, ECIC Initiatives Officer, and Melinda Sanchez, ECIC CDA Coordinator, led the session and guided participants through the framework that… Read more: From Advisement to Achievement: ECIC Showcases Delaware’s Model at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference - Igniting Change in Delaware
Advancing the CDA® through ECE Advocacy, Career Pathways, and Workforce Initiatives The Early Childhood Innovation Center Leads Bold Conversation on the Child Development Associate (CDA®) and the Future of Early Childhood Workforce Development On Wednesday September 10th, 2025, Delaware took the national stage and the message was clear:We are leading the way in advancing early… Read more: Igniting Change in Delaware