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Welcome to the
ECOS Institute 

A global learning movement built with and for the people shaping young children’s lives. Explore transformative opportunities, join a vibrant community, and be part of building the future of early childhood: equitable, connected, and ready for every child to thrive.

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ECOS  News, Events, & Thought Leadership

Calendar of Upcoming Live Trainings

Our upcoming ECOS sessions cover mediation, restorative practices, Persona Doll Method, and pedagogical leadership, all led by experienced facilitators. Meet the facilitators in these video previews, learn more, and choose the offering best for you!
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Pedagogical Leadership in Action

May 11, 2026
A 4-hour online workshop explores how democratic, distributed leadership can strengthen quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC). 

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Working with Families:
Virtual Study Visit

June 4, 2026 
This immersive virtual study visit offers a rare opportunity to explore innovative educational practices, engage directly with practitioners, and reflect on what meaningful change looks like in action. 
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Personal Doll Method

Starting September 18 2026 
This 2-day course on the Persona Doll Method offers a powerful, developmentally appropriate way to explore fairness, belonging, and difference with young children. 


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Restorative Approach & Practices

Starting September 29, 2026

A 3-day training equipping professionals with practical skills to strengthen school and community cultures through restorative practices.

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Mediation for Conflict Resolution

Starting November 3, 2026
 A 30-hour live online course supports early childhood and primary education professionals in developing practical mediation skills to help children aged 3–10 navigate conflicts constructively. 

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Testimonials

The ECOS initiative is a timely and critical one, attempting to consolidate and move with shared purpose beyond divisions and hierarchies.


- Hasina Ebrahim, University of South Africa


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I am truly honored to join the ECOS Institute as a trainer and to be part of such a prestigious international network. Belonging to this professional movement is a significant milestone for me, and I am genuinely excited to collaborate with fellow experts who share the same passion for early childhood development.

- Flóra Bacsó, Partners Hungary

It is in human nature that whenever you see or feel something good and positive that is awakening, you wish to support it, like a small caterpillar going through its process of growing into a beautiful butterfly. Especially, when there is potential for it to benefit many many people in different ways.

- Brigita Mark, Ministry of Education, Slovenia

Colleagues and I are excited to develop collaborations with ECOS. The opportunity to share professional learning and to feed into a holistic learning community is unique and exciting.

- Dr Helen Simmons, Northampton University, UK

We are incredibly proud of ISSA for taking such a significant step. We are also honoured to be among the first Knowledge Partners.

- Jerneja Jager, Step by Step Centre for Quality in Education, ERI, Slovenia

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Co-Creating this Shared Space Together

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Knowledge Partners
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About us

About 
ECOS Institute

Founded and hosted by ISSA in partnership with other regional networks, partners and funders, the ECOS Institute is more than a platform — it’s a movement. Discover our purpose and vision, explore how we safeguard quality, meet the partners who walk this journey with us, and find out how you can get involved. Together, we are shaping the future of early childhood: equitable, connected, and ready for every child to thrive. 

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Follow ECOS Institute on LinkedIn to stay connected with the Early Childhood community. Receive updates on the latest events, thought leadership, and learning opportunities. and join conversations that matter.

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Discover our purpose and vision, explore how we safeguard quality.