The NIU Collaborative on Early Adolescence (NIU-CEA) supports young adolescent learning and development in the academic, social, emotional, health, cultural, and civic areas. NIU-CEA engages university, school, and community partners to understand shared needs, identify resources, and solve problems.
The NIU-CEA is a multidisciplinary team comprised of internationally and nationally known NIU faculty and staff with interests and expertise in the development of early adolescents.
The NIU-CEA develops partnerships with schools and community organizations that serve early adolescents. These partnerships serve as a basis for identifying and addressing the needs of early adolescents in your school or community.
The NIU-CEA can help you
• identify and address the unique issues that early adolescents in your school or community face.
• conduct research and write grants
• access the most up-to-date, research-based information about adolescents available
• design or evaluate programs that are needed by your school or community
• access resources and professional development opportunities for educators