Gesell Institute of Child Development

02/06/2026

Gesell's Executive Director, Dr. Peg Oliveira is a featured keynote speaker at the CREC Symposium in CT. Find more details below!

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02/04/2026

GDO-R trainings prepare early childhood professionals to understand and better meet the unique needs and abilities of young children. Join us for a GDO-R 2.5-6-Year-Old workshop in March! Registration closes 02/18 at 5PM!

Upcoming Events WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - Deerfield, MA WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - High Point, NC WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5-6 - Phoenix, AZ WEBINAR - GDO-R 6-9 Cer

02/02/2026

Kindergarten readiness is more than ABCs & 123s. Learn what “ready” really means with Gesell’s Kindergarten Conversation. Get your copy today!

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01/30/2026

From universal child care to new play-based learning hubs, 2025 saw big moves in early childhood education. An article from The Hechinger Report highlights all of the major early childhood education news from 2025!

Amid a year of upheaval, were some promising steps taken to elevate children’s issues and pay for programs that support the earliest years of life.

01/28/2026

Is it time to return to Gesell for a GDO-R workshop? Gesell requires that all GDO-R assessors return for a refresher training every 5 years. Take advantage of the discounted rate for assessors who refresh before their 5 year expiration date!

Upcoming Events WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - Deerfield, MA WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5 - 6 - High Point, NC WORKSHOP - GDO-R 2.5-6 - Phoenix, AZ WEBINAR - GDO-R 6-9 Cer

01/26/2026

Join us for a casual Q&A on March 5th at 6:30 ET! Whether you’re new to Gesell or have been with us for years, we’ll discuss the differences between GES and GDO-R, updates in the latest manual editions, exciting new training opportunities for 2026, and how to become a National Lecture Staff trainer, along with more helpful insights.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!

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01/23/2026

Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, Kyle Pruett, M.D., recently discussed post-holiday meltdowns in families with young children. Read more from Psychology Today.

Daily routines have important positive effects on a young child’s growth and development. The holidays often disrupt those routines, and the return to normalcy can be challenging.

01/21/2026

Provide parents with essential insights into child development through our print pamphlets, highlighting typical behaviors at each stage!

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01/19/2026

GDO-R trainings prepare early childhood professionals to understand and better meet the unique needs and abilities of young children. Join us for a GDO-R 2.5-6-Year-Old workshop in March! Registration closes 02/18 at 5PM!

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01/14/2026

Enrollment season is just around the corner. Check your supply of GDO-R and GES Child Recording forms and order early!

01/13/2026

Our team has done it again! 100% of participants completing our GDO-R workshops in 2025 said YES, they would recommend the GDO-R to others! (This was for both the online and the hybrid workshop formats.)

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01/12/2026

The Gesell Early Screener Complete Kit includes the necessary materials for administering the GES to children ages 3 to 6 with no certification needed. Learn More Below!

What is the Gesell Early Screener?The Gesell Early Screener (GES) assists parents, educators, and other professionals in quickly producing a snapshot of a 3 to 6 year old child’s development, compared to other children of the same age. The GES can be administered to a child by persons with varying...