In celebration of National Children’s Book Week from November 3 to 10, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) engaged in several early literacy initiatives and events for children, families and early education providers across Delaware. The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) partnered with early care and education (ECE) ... Read more
Getting back into the school routine can be challenging, but the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development has expert advice to help. Jason Hustedt, a professor and chair of Human Development and Family Sciences and the research director at DIEEC, is featured for his expertise. His insights are a valuable resource for ... Read more
DIEEC is honored to be featured in the National Early Care & Education Work Center‘s monthly newsletter, Research Snacks. Their latest issue highlights the vital role of family child care (FCC) networks, and the research includes an examination of our own initiative. The newsletter explores how staffed FCC networks provide crucial support to educators, from ... Read more
One of DIEEC’s very own professional development coordinators, Rebecca Joella, was recently featured in a UDaily article! Rebecca and University of Delaware College of Education & Human Development faculty member Roberta Michnick Golinkoff share engaging summer literacy activities and helpful guidance for caregivers.Read their tips here: https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/august/summer-reading-golinkoff-joella/
The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) is proud to partner with the Early Learning Center (ELC) on the CCAMPIS program. This initiative provides free, high-quality childcare to Pell Grant-eligible University of Delaware student-parents, empowering them to pursue their degrees without the added stress of childcare barriers. Learn more about how CCAMPIS and ... Read more
We are pleased to announce that Kristy Sheffler and Heidi Beck will serve as interim co-directors of DIEEC during Rena Hallam’s term as interim dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Kristy and Heidi have long histories of leadership experience at DIEEC and New Directions Early Head Start (NDEHS), ... Read more
University of Delaware’s Early Learning Center partners with families, communities and the state of Delaware to offer excellent and equitable early care It is one of the largest and most robust early childhood education centers in the state. It is also a “living-learning laboratory” for hundreds of UD students interested in strengthening knowledge, health and ... Read more
Rena Hallam to assume leadership as Gary Henry completes term Rena A. Hallam, a professor of human development and family sciences, will serve as interim dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development, President Dennis Assanis and Provost Laura Carlson announced today. Hallam, a UD alumna and director of the Delaware ... Read more
DELAWARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
