The CHIME Educator Development Center is the branch of the CHIME Institute dedicated to providing observation and training opportunities for pre and in-service teachers and other service providers.

Mission: To create and implement professional development and community outreach programs that teach and model best educational practices that support all children to achieve their maximum potential.

CHIME Programs:

The CHIME Institute administers four educational programs that provide opportunities for student observation and participation:

• CHIME Infant & Toddler program
• CHIME Preschool & Kindergarten Inclusion Program
• CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School, Grades K-8

Field Experience (Request Form)
The Center offers University students the opportunity to participate in CHIME programs, thus preparing the next generation of teachers to support all types of learners.

Demonstration (Additional Info)
CHIME programs demonstrate best practices in early, elementary, and middle school education. CHIME and CSUN faculty offer guidance and expertise to the broader educational community.

Outreach
The Center develops partnerships with community schools, provides professional development programs, and presents seminars to promote best educational practices that support all types of learners.

Affiliates

1. California State University, Northridge
2. Michael D. Eisner College of Education
3. Los Angeles Unified School District
4. All Kinds of Minds

Need More Information ?
E-mail: educator@CHIMEinstitute.org

To apply for observation/participation at the Charter Schools email educator@CHIMEinstitute.org

For erarly education programs, please call : 818-677-2922

Guidelines for your fieldwork/observation experience

CHIME Institute programs are dedicated to bringing an inclusive education to all children. We serve a diverse population of children from birth to age 14 from a variety of communities.

CHIME Institute is affiliated with the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at California State University Northridge. CHIME Institute sites, serves as teaching school for students in various  college. As such, students from an assortment of education related programs come to CHIME to do student teaching, observations and to participate in fieldwork. If you are looking for a high quality experience in best educational practice, you found it.