As Early Achievers Program Expands, So Does the UW Haring Center’s Reach Since 2014, the UW Haring Center and the Washington Department of Early Learning (DEL) have worked together to improve early learning programs across the state. With the goal of universal kindergarten readiness, the Early Achievers program seeks to optimize the quality of Washington’s early learning and care programs by instituting a statewide quality rating improvement system (QRIS). The program offers a variety of supports to teachers and providers,…
How the Haring Center Helps Others Create Inclusive Communities “What can the Haring Center do for us?” is the most common question Haring Center Director of Early Learning and professional development team member Brittney Lee is asked when meeting with school districts, early learning programs and recreational programs. Her answer is simple: “We make individualized professional development plans for any organization that wants to create opportunities for inclusion in their program.” Her response is as broad as the Haring Center’s…
Community Shows Heart of a Champion at Olympics-Themed Event In keeping with this year’s theme, “The Heart of a Champion”, Haring Center community members and supporters were true champions, helping the 2018 auction raise a record $800,000. Over 550 guests attended the event at the Haring Center on Saturday May 12th and raised their paddles in support of inclusive education. Michael Ronan was named this year’s Haring Center “Champion for Inclusion” for his continued work on inclusion at Microsoft, Starbucks,…
Listen to this year’s speakers Amy Martin and Virginia Wade tell their inspiring story!
The video was shown at the Haring Center Auction on May 13, 2018 describing the important work of our staff to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and play together. This year’s theme was “Heart of a Champion” as we celebrated the Special Olympics being held at the University of Washington.
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Watch our staff and families explain how inclusive education has bettered the lives of their children with and without special needs!
We let the cameras roll as we spoke to some of the attendees of the 2017 Haring Center Auction. The theme for this year’s event was Peace, Love & Inclusion, which many of our guests embraced with costumes, hair, and spirit. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s auction a success!
Listen to Haring Center staff and families speak about the importance of inclusion for all children. This video was shown at the 2017 Haring Center Auction on May 13, 2017.
Listen to this year’s speaker Scott Simpson talk about what the Haring Center means to him and his family!