Partners
Founded in 2000, the Atkinson Centre is a partnership between the School of Early Childhood at George Brown College and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. The Centre benefits from a suite of practical supports through its many associations across the country and internationally. Through these connections, the Centre supports on-going knowledge translation and mobilization and real-time feedback about the impacts of public policy.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto is an international leader in the research, teaching and study of issues that matter in education. For more than a century, OISE has transformed education in Ontario through the teaching of teachers, research, graduate studies, and through our leadership in educational policy and its impact on practice around the world. OISE offers an extensive Graduate Studies program leading to master's and doctoral degrees, one of the largest and most innovative Teacher Education programs in Canada, and Ontario's leading Continuing Education programs for teachers, educators and administrators.
George Brown College, School of Early Childhood
The School of Early Childhood at George Brown College prepares students to provide young children with the very best care and education. Building on its recognized strengths in applying theory and research in real settings, the Centre provides future early childhood educators with a solid foundation in the theory of childhood development and practical experience working with children and families.
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
The Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development is a project of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) supported by Université Laval and Université de Montréal (Quebec, Canada). Over the years, this organization has built a solid network of international experts who gather, synthesize and comment, in their respective domain of expertise, the most up-to-date scientific knowledge available on the development of young children, from conception to age five.
Science of Early Childhood Development, Red River College
Red River College’s Science of Early Child Development (SECD) project includes multi-media, interactive educational resources designed to share the science and information about the vital importance of the early years. From the latest research on brain development and the social determinants of health to topics such as literacy and the importance of play, SECD shows how the foundations of individuals and societies are formed in the early years. SECD resources have been developed by Red River College in partnership with the University of Toronto (the Atkinson Centre and the Fraser Mustard Institute for Human Development) and the Aga Khan Development Network. The growth and expansion of this initiative has been supported with generous funding from The Lawson Foundation, the Aga Khan Foundation and World Bank. Additional support has been provided by The Conrad Hilton Family Foundation, The Bernard van Leer Foundation and The Winnipeg Foundation.
Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS) has a tripartite mission: bringing together graduate teacher education, research, and exemplary education practices. The JICS Laboratory School, is a school dedicated to engaging children and their teachers in an educational experience that is enriched, innovative, and compelling. In addition, the JICS offers a Master of Arts Program in Child Study & Education that combines a Master of Arts degree with elementary teacher certification. Finally, the JICS houses the Dr. R.G.N. Laidlaw Centre, which is dedicated to supporting applied multidisciplinary research in child development.
Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University
The Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre (ECCRC) engages families, as well as partners in policy and practice in research and evaluation to enhance early childhood well-being. The goal of the ECCRC is to ensure policy and practice are in place to support families across different early learning environments. The ECCRC is led by Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood: Diversity and Transitions.
Our Funders
Our work is generously supported by:
