Connection. Innovation. Optimism.

Welcome to the Aspire Institute. Founded in 2007, Aspire develops, manages, and hosts several of Wheelock's college-community initiatives.

Our Mission

To advance knowledge and solutions in response to social and educational challenges.

Our Initiatives

Center for Assessment and Screening Excellence (CASE) - Center created to improve assessment and screening in early childhood education across the state, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. This center also oversees the administration of QRIS courses for early childhood educators. 

Connected Beginnings Training Institute - Training efforts aimed at enhancing the social and emotional well-being of young children within their families, their communities, and their early care and education programs.

Course to College and Career - Classes that are tailored specifically to adult learners, especially those who are non-native English speakers.

ECE Higher Education Access Project - Building a path to degrees for early childhood educators.

Educator Mentor Corps - Veteran educators mentoring current teachers.

STEM Teacher Enhancement Project (STEP) - New online math and science courses for in-service teachers.

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