Children's Institute Appoints Dr. Dianne Cooney-Miner as Executive Director
Children's Institute (CI), a national non-profit that partners with organizations and individuals to promote the well-being of children, youth, and families, today announced the appointment of Dr. Dianne Cooney-Miner as Executive Director, effective June 16, 2025.
Continue readingRochester 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).
Continue readingAnnouncing 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).
Continue readingCI’s Family Advisory & Impact Council Recognizes the Importance of SEL and Family Voice!
As an organization, CI recognizes the critical role that parents and caregivers play in their children’s lives. To ensure we are meeting the needs of the children, families, and communities we serve, we have taken intentional action to incorporate more parent/caregiver voices into the way we operate.
Continue readingWelcome to our new intern, Chloe Wegelin
Welcome to our new intern, Chloe Wegelin, who will be working with the Get Ready to GROW team!
Continue readingCI 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.
Continue readingExecutive Director Search
Peter Gray Executive Search has been selected and hired by the CI Board to find an outstanding new Executive Director for Children’s institute. There is no greater responsibility than securing CI’s future by hiring the right leadership.
Continue readingLeading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors
Leading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors
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