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The Power of Play

“Play is not an escape; it is a cultivation, refinement, and fulfillment of who we are” —Thomas Henricks

Why we play, how we play, and what play does for our overall well-being

CI Develops Culturally Responsive SEL Classroom Practices Tool

Children’s Institute has developed the Culturally Responsive SEL Classroom Practices Tool. The tool is designed to be an observational assessment and coaching tool that will help teachers improve their SEL practice and better support their students’ social emotional development and learning.

Announcing 27th Annual RECAP Report

Children’s Institute, in partnership with the Rochester City School District Office of Early Childhood, is pleased to announce the publication of the 27th annual report of the Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership (RECAP).

Click here to read the full 27th Annual RECAP Report

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16 April 2025

CI Family Council supports Spring Scrubs Club Event

The primary objective of Scrubs Club is to introduce young children to the world of healthcare. By participating in various hands-on activities, children learn about the importance of preventive medicine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

4 April 2025

Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership: Celebrating over 30 years of a successful community-wide educational partnership

The Rochester NY community collaborated for over 30 years to develop, implement, improve, and innovate its early education quality improvement system known as Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership (RECAP).

31 March 2025

RAPP’s National Presence at the Chicago Parent Program Futures Symposium

Linda Murray, Rochester Area Parent Program (RAPP)’s Project Coordinator, recently represented Children’s Institute (CI) at the Chicago Parent Program’s (CPP) Futures Symposium. This gathering brought CPP experts, funders, and supporters together to share ideas and efforts to implement and sustain CPP programs like RAPP at local, state, and national levels.