Early Childhood Education Institute

The LSU Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) is focused holistically on the early years and fills a unique niche by targeting research on early care and education, specifically with young children birth through age three. The ECEI’s is focused on early care and education research, dissemination, and advocacy on recommended practices.

Our focus is on developing expert early care practitioners who deliver high-quality early childhood programming, engage in research practices and advocate for the profession.

Mission

Through a balanced emphasis on research and education programs, recommended practices in the education and care of young children will be created, applied, evaluated and disseminated. Our focus is on developing expert early care practitioners who deliver high-quality early childhood programming, engage in research practices and advocate for the profession.

Vision

Be a national leader in early childhood education
Be nationally and internationally recognized for exemplary early childhood education research to advance recommended practices in early childhood development and education.

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The ECEI seeks members who are active researchers and grant writers interested in collaborating on birth to 3 initiatives. Interested in becoming an affiliate member of our institute?

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Applications for our next cohort for the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate - or ECAC - are now being accepted. Required for lead teachers working in Type III licensed child care centers by the Louisiana Department of Education, our hybrid model of both online and face-to-face instruction is designed to serve you.

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