2026
Summer Learning Series
Explore Erikson’s Summer Learning Opportunities
Explore virtual courses on early math, trauma‑responsive and behavior guidance practices, equity, FAN, and family engagement, led by expert faculty and grounded in real‑world application.
Each workshop is $1,000 per participant — an investment in your practice, your team, and the children and families you serve. Many participants use employer professional development funds to cover the cost — check with your director or program administrator about available funding. Contact us to learn more.
Summer Learning
June Opportunities
Courses runs June 16-18, 2026
Building Bridges: Supporting Families in Early Math Learning
Joyful, practical math activities families can use every day, at home and beyond.
Narrative Power: Language, Justice, and Community-Centered Data
Move beyond surface-level data and use Data Justice and Root Cause frameworks to uncover inequities and drive meaningful change.
Trauma-Responsive Practice: Relationship-Based Practice for All
A fresh take on trauma-responsive practice, showing how relationship-based care supports every child.
Summer Learning
July Opportunities
Courses runs July 28-30, 2026
Self-Compassion for Relationship-Based Work: An Introduction to the FAN Approach
An interactive introduction to the FAN framework, with practical tools to deepen reflection, strengthen family partnerships, and build resilience.
Math All Around Me: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking for Children Birth to 3 (Spanish Session)
Simple strategies to recognize and nurture math thinking in everyday routines and play with infants, toddlers, and twos.
Valuing Children’s Self-Expression: Language, Arts, and Social-Emotional Learning
Support communication and social-emotional growth in children birth–5 by honoring diverse ways of expressing across identities and languages.
Summer Learning
August Opportunities
Courses runs August 4-6, 2026
Mindful Behavior Guidance: Aligning Your Values with Your Practice When *Stuff* Happens
A relationship-centered framework for navigating behavior challenges while supporting learning for all children.
Self-Compassion for Relationship-Based Work: An Introduction to the FAN Approach (Spanish Session)
An interactive introduction to the FAN framework, with practical tools to deepen reflection, strengthen family partnerships, and build resilience.
Register for Self-Compassion for Relationship-Based Work (Spanish)
Math All Around Me: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking for Children Birth to 3
Simple strategies to recognize and nurture math thinking in everyday routines and play with infants, toddlers, and twos.
Start your Education Journey
Erikson’s professional learning programs will prepare you to help children reach their fullest potential and reimagine early childhood systems.