Illinois Early Learning Project

About Illinois Early Learning Project

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

Publisher

IEL

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Nov 2017

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Cozy Corners in the Classroom

   Caroline Hiskey and Grace Lady from Vanderbilt University discuss the helpful uses of cozy corners in the classroom and at home in this interview.

2. 

   4 Mar 2026

   Coaching in Early Learning

   Host Dr. Jessica Hardy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores effective coaching strategies for early childhood educators, revealing what defines a great coach and how to maximize the coaching experience in this interview.

3. 

   28 Jan 2026

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

   Host Kristy Doan from the Illinois State Board of Education explains how the early childhood collaborative itinerant teaching model provides special education services in inclusive settings.

Who has been a guest on Illinois Early Learning Project

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Caroline Hiskey
• Grace Lady
• Dr Jessica Hardy
• Kristy Doan
• Koryne Nnoli

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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