Early School Success Academy

Children’s Institute’s Early School Success Academy equips schools and districts to build strong early learning programs with practical tools and hands-on coaching that boost student success.

This year’s focus :
Boosting Early Literacy

Strong early literacy skills are the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. To help educators build these skills in their classrooms, the ESS Academy weaves coaching into every layer of its model- through partner coaching and team meetings that foster connection, spark new ideas, and support problem-solving together.

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To learn more, contact
Shawnté Hines at shawnte@childinst.org

This professional learning experience is led by educators, for educators!

Why it matters?

Boost early literacy and learning outcomes
Strengthen support for young learners and teachers
Align instruction across grades and programs
Deepen family and community partnerships
Maximize the impact of existing resources with effective planning and implementation

Who should join?

District and school groups led by a designated point person.

Teams often include:

Coaches (early learning, equity, instructional)
Community or regional partners
Curriculum directors
Dual language educators
Early learning coordinators
Preschool-3rd grade teachers
Principals
Special education educators

We encourage diverse perspectives across teams!

What does it consist of?

Academy participants will engage in:

Cross-district collaboration
Facilitated, team-based planning sessions
Hands-on coaching, tools, and support from Children’s Institute

When is it?

(Tentative dates)

August 13 2025 (Virtual)
October 15 2025 (In Person)
February 25 2026 (In Person Learning Lab)
April 30 2026 (Virtual)