Gesell Institute of Child Development

04/17/2026

Discover how guided play helps your little one explore, experiment, and grow with purpose and joy.

Meaningful, joyful learning doesn’t depend on the things we buy for children; it depends on how we design experiences and engage with them.

04/15/2026

Gesell's Executive Director, Dr. Peg Oliveira, is a featured keynote speaker at the CREC Symposium in CT on May 7th. Find more details below!

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04/13/2026

Our Ages & Stages 2-5 Pamphlet Bundle is the perfect introduction to Gesell's educator-approved tools! Learn more at the link below.

04/10/2026

ctShares provides a wide range of education focused resources for schools and programs to use! Learn more!

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04/08/2026

GDO-R trainings prepare early childhood professionals to understand and better meet the unique needs and abilities of young children. Join us for our April GDO-R 2.5-6-Year-Old virtual workshop! Registration closes TODAY at 5:00 PM EST.

Upcoming Events WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - Deerfield, MA WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - High Point, NC WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5-6 - Phoenix, AZ WEBINAR - GDO-R 6-9 Cer

04/06/2026

Join us for a casual Q&A on May 27th at 6:30 ET! Whether you’re new to Gesell or have been with us for years, we’ll discuss the differences between GES and GDO-R, updates in the latest manual editions, exciting new training opportunities for 2026, and how to become a National Lecture Staff trainer, along with more helpful insights.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!

04/03/2026

Discover why early care providers struggle to find qualified substitutes and what innovators are doing about it.

Early care and education programs lack the substitute teaching infrastructure that is well-known in K-12 schools. So what happens when an early ...

04/01/2026

At Gesell, we’re dedicated to supporting the unique developmental needs of every child. Our mission is to provide research-based tools that help educators, parents, and communities understand and nurture the potential of young children. Learn more about our work and how we’re making a difference!

Our MissionOur mission is to promote the principles of child development as the basis for all decision making for young children. Our VisionOur vision is that all children enjoy their childhood, and that they have the time and opportunity to grow and to learn at their own pace and in their own way.....

03/30/2026

Provide parents with essential insights into child development through our print or digital pamphlets, highlighting typical behaviors at each stage.

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03/27/2026

Big boost to childcare access! Connecticut is adding up to 1,000 new early childhood education centers plus increased funding to strengthen the workforce and help families thrive.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced the state will add up to 1,000 new spaces to the Early Start CT program beginning in January.

03/25/2026

We are hosting a Live/Hybrid GDO-R Workshop in Baltimore, MD in April! Registration ends TODAY!

Upcoming Events WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - Deerfield, MA WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - High Point, NC WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5-6 - Phoenix, AZ WEBINAR - GDO-R 6-9 Cer

03/23/2026

Explore the key elements of kindergarten readiness through our booklet designed to help parents and educators tailor support to each child’s school, family, and community needs.