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The Haring Center is a long-time leader in early childhood learning as an interdisciplinary hub for direct education, professional development and research. The Experimental Education Unit (EEU) serves children of all abilities from birth to kindergarten, including those on the autism spectrum, and other families not served in mainstream education. Throughout its history, Haring Center researchers have conducted critical work in teaching practices for children with developmental disabilities that have shaped the fields of special education and inclusive education.

Join Mithun principal Evan Bourquard and Haring Center director of research Kathleen Artman Meeker for “Inclusive Learning at the Haring Center,” a guided tour of and presentation about the educational and research facility, to hear about the Center’s specialized mission and the comprehensive design-build renovation that transformed all aspects of the building’s systems, from seismic upgrades to improved site circulation and play areas. Learn how to define “inclusive education” for early learners, the pros and cons of institution level service partnerships, the issues and benefits of bringing higher education students into an early learning classroom setting and evaluate on-campus programs that could include or integrate the needs of community members.

For the dinner presentation, Evan will moderate a panel discussing special education as a service, rather than a place, and describing how the Haring Center is designed to promote inclusive educational services. Panelists include members from each of the Haring Center’s core functions: the EEU school, the professional development team, and the research team.

Learn more, and register for the project tour and dinner presentation here.

Date Posted: 09.18.2024