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 […]
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Brighter Classrooms, Stronger Futures: The Power of the Family Child Care CDA® Pathway
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we know that investing in educators transforms the lives of children. That truth comes alive in the story of Marie Saintile’s, a De Rise Scholar […]
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The Power of Perseverance: Alexandra Ruiz’s CDA® Journey
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we believe that success is not defined by how quickly one arrives at the finish line but by the strength, courage, and persistence it […]
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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 […]
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Patrice Jones-Cornish: From Dreams Deferred to Purpose Discovered at the ECIC
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we believe every educator’s story has the power to inspire the next. For Patrice Jones-Cornish, her journey into leadership was not a straight […]
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