WIU-QC Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab Site

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • We Are Hiring Information Sessions: We are looking for Lead Teachers, Child Care Assistants, and Cook. 



NEWS

WIU Welcomes New Early Learning Center and Lab Site Director

July 23, 2024

Western Illinois University is excited to announce the appointment of Eduardo Pérez as the new director of the WIU-Quad Cities Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab Site. With over a decade of experience in early childhood and bilingual education, Perez brings new leadership to his role.

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WIU in Partnership with QC Community to Paint a Mural For Upcoming "Rocky's Play Space"

August 22, 2023

"As our team began to think about how to capture the concept of the new WIU- Quad Cities Bilingual Lab Site, we wanted something visual that would bring the learning, love and language to life that will happen there," Director of Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Lindsay Meeker said. "Quad City Arts was able to make that happen in the new mural that will become a part of our new space."

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RESOURCES

  • Parent Workshops: As part of a 3-Session Finance Workshops, this Monday, April 28, we will have our 3rd and final presentation: "Get Funded: Understanding Business Loan Requirements and Preparation Tips". This will take place at Room 222, RiverFront Hall QC Campus, starting at 5:30 PM. 

    The topics we’ll be covering include:

    General requirements for applying for a business loan

    Key documents you’ll need and how to stay organized

    What lenders look for during the application review

    Tips to strengthen your chances of approval

    What happens after submitting your loan application

  • Student Screenings: Parents interested in enrolling their students to our early learning center can make an appointment with Emily Ferreyra to schedule their student screenings. Emily can be reached at ez-ferreyra@wiu.edu or by calling our office at (309) 762-1121.