Our Institute aspires to leverage the expertise of participating BU entities \u2014 such as research labs and centers focused on young children, and academic departments \u2014 to shape and support research and practice that improves the lives of young children and their families.<\/p>\n
This page provides details about innovative practices in the early childhood field by members of the Institute. Please use the links or contact info provided if you would like to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n Offered at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, this program prepares early childhood-focused professionals \u2014 clinicians, advocates, policy-makers, administrators, researchers, and educators \u2014 to work with and on behalf of young children (birth to 8 years) and families across a range of sectors and disciplines.<\/p>\n Institute Affiliate: Ellie Friedland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n SPARK is a program of BMC’s Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics devoted to providing easily accessible specialty care services and culturally-responsive behavioral health care to young children and their families.<\/p>\n Institute Affiliate: Martha Vibbert<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Ecumenical Center for Integrated Pastoral Ministry (Spanish acronym CEIPA) receives consultation and professional development in Guatemala for educators and human rights workers, including CEIPA’s alternative elementary and secondary education programs, and training in Theatre of the Oppressed.<\/p>\nMaster of Arts in Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy for Early Childhood<\/strong><\/h4>\n
SPARK Program (Supporting Parents and Resilient Kids)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
CEIPA, Program for Child Laborers<\/strong><\/h4>\n