Childhood and Early Childhood Education

Your Cortland Challenge gift to the Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department supports the next generation of exceptional early childhood and elementary teachers. Our faculty and students prepare high-quality educators for children from birth through grade 6. With over 140 years of tradition, we prepare more early childhood and elementary teachers than any other college or university in New York! Your support enables our faculty and students to access the latest teaching approaches, enhance field experiences and engage in professional development that strengthens their practice and prepares them to make a lasting impact in classrooms across New York and beyond.