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Illinois Early Learning Project is a education podcast hosted by IEL. It has 32 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

The Illinois Early Learning Project is a source of evidence-based, reliable information for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children.

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1

Cozy Corners in the Classroom

2

Coaching in Early Learning

3

The Early Childhood Collaborative Itinerant Teaching Model: Services in Inclusive Settings

4

Teaching in a Classroom Where Many Languages are Spoken

5

What is the Pyramid Model?

6

Mixing Early Math and Social Studies within Preschool Classrooms

7

Food Allergies and Young Children

8

AAC and Belonging: Communication and Friendships

9

Building Literacy Through Reggio Emilia Inspiration

10

Anti-Ableism in Preschool: How Do We Talk About It?

11

Teaming in the PreK Classroom

12

Nature-Based Preschool: Ideas for Your Classroom

13

The Science of Reading in Preschool: What Is Helpful in Pre-reading?

14

Developmental Screenings for Young Children: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

15

Making and Keeping Friends

16

Families, Social-Emotional Learning, and the Pandemic

17

Parenting During a Pandemic

18

Childcare During COVID-19: A Director’s Perspective

19

Implementing the Project Approach in Inclusive Classrooms

20

Supporting Children with the Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool Classrooms

21

Including Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities in Child Care

22

An Introduction to Montessori Education

23

Listening to Family Voices in Early Childhood Programs

24

The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children: Part Two

25

The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children: Part One

26

Supporting Young Children's Friendships

27

Process Play and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics): Getting Started

28

Diverse Families and the Transition to Kindergarten

29

Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

30

Inclusive Early Childhood Programs: How One School District Creates a Place for All Young Children

31

Transformative Early Childhood Education: An Interview with Dr. Kathleen Gallagher

32

Supporting Young Children's Friendships: An Interview with Dr. Michaelene Ostrosky

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