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05/16/13 - Media Release: Grammy-nominated trio Wilson Phillips to headline StarNight 2013
05/15/13 - Institute researcher conducts workshops at National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
05/13/13 - 'Pratt Home Builders' hosts spring celebrations to benefit the Institute
05/13/13 - Early Learning Centers plan for graduation celebrations
04/22-13 - Children's Advocacy Center speaks to ELC-East Brainerd parents, staff and children
04/11/13 - Media Release: Siskin Children's Institute hosts 37th annual StyleWorks
04/09/13 - Spring Work Day Scheduled for Early Learning Center-East Brainerd
03/26/13 - Media Release: Chattanooga To Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2
03/25/13 - Spring Carnival at ELC-Downtown has 'Country Fair' theme
03/22/13 - Institute researcher to speak at 4th Annual Community Conference on Autism
03/07/13 - "Nothing like art on the walls to make a place feel like home."
03/14/13 - Media Release: Siskin Children's Institute publishes annual evaluation report
03/06/13 - CEO of First Things First interviews Institute's Gayle Coleman and Robin McWilliam
02/22/13 - Early Learning Center-East Brainerd hosts scholastic book fair
02/19/13 - Reading caterpillars take over Early Learning Centers
02/19/13 - Institute researcher travels to teach others about early intervention model
02/18/13 - Home- and Community-Based Early Intervention program reaches milestone
02/14/13 - Media Release: Paul and Sandy Loftin named as co-chairs for StarNight 2013
02/05/12 - Governor Bill Haslam pays visit to Institute
01/29/13 - Media Release: Co-chairs announced for 37th annual StyleWorks fashion show
01/22/13 - Chattanooga Civitan Club donates $12,000 to classroom renovation project
01/22/13 - Media Release: Siskin Developmental Pediatric Center Adds Second Pediatrician
01/21/13 - Anonymous grant for $5,932 will support important assessments for children and families
01/18/13 - SFA meeting scheduled for ELC-East Brainerd families
01/17/13 - SFA hosts first ever "Family Science Night"
01/04/13 - Institute researcher to conduct training in Minnesota on video self-modeling
12/19/12 - Looking back on the last fiscal year
12/06/12 - Institute researcher's books translated into Portuguese, Korean and soon Chinese
12/06/12 - ADM-trucking division makes generous gift to the Institute
11/12/12 - Early Learning Centers host fun activities for the holidays
11/06/12 - Two ELC teachers make presentation at NAEYC annual conference
11/05/12 - Date announced for Siskin Family Association meeting, ELC-Downtown
11/05/12 - Luncheon honors legacy of Mose and Garrison Siskin, produces documentary
11/04/12 - Scholastic Book Fair benefits ELC-DT's children's library
11/02/12 - Early Learning Centers gear up for food drives benefitting Chattanooga Area Food Bank
11/02/12 - Join us for a fundraiser benefitting the Institute at Spirited Art
10/19/12 - A letter from outgoing Institute President and CEO Jerry Jensen
10/19/12 - Press release: Siskin Children's Institute announces new president and CEO
10/17/12 - Spirit of Giving Month for Institute staff draws to a close
10/17/12 - Early Learning Center-East Brainerd gets ready for Fall Carnival
10/16/12 - Institute researcher leads training for Minnesota's Department of Education
10/12/12 - Institute receives letter from Governor Haslam on Pre-K issue
09/28/12 - Institute researcher's book translated into Portuguese
09/27/12 - Leadership class from Hickory Valley Christian School visits and tours Institute
09/26/12 - Southeastern Salvage Home Emporium in Mobile, Alabama, receives award
09/26/12 - Save the date for a free workshop on autism spectrum disorders
09/25/12 - Thank you to the Asbury-Warren Foundation for supporting the Institute
09/20/12 - Institute receives matching grant from Robert L. and Kathrina H. Maclellan Foundation
09/20/12 - Friend from Indiana donates part of her estate to the Institute
09/20/12 - Institute proudly supports various upcoming community events
09/20/12 - Date for Fall Carnival at ELC-EB announced
09/18/12 - Institute takes part in the Combined Federal Campaign Fair
09/14/12 - Institute volunteers get DUNKED for good cause
09/06/12 - Early Learning Center-Downtown Emergency Closing
08/31/12 - Institute researcher's study accepted for publication
08/31/12 - Learning Express Toys announces new initiative focused on kids' developmental goals
08/14/12 - Siskin Children's Institute celebrates 50th "golden" anniversary of StarNight
07/25/12 - Institute researcher releases new book on research-based strategies
07/19/12 - ELC-EB hosts Meet and Greet for families
07/18/12 - The Institute welcomes special education professionals for week-long training
07/16/12 - Thank you to all who supported Call-N-4-Kids Radiothon
07/12/12 - Drs. Robin McWilliam and Amy Casey return from national, international travels
07/09/12 - The Institute hosts inaugural Call-N-4-Kids Radiothon with support of 13 stations
07/03/12 - A big thanks to various organizations for their recent donations to the Institute!
06/27/12 - The Institute announces expansion of Siskin Center for Developmental Pediatrics
06/11/12 - Siskin Children's Institute selected as recipient of Greenlife's 5% Day!
06/09/12 - The Institute hosts workshops for parents and community
06/08/12 - Brainerd Kiwanis Club awards Institute with $1,000 donation
05/24/12 - Institute staff members are willing donors of their time and...blood!
05/18/12 - Two Institute families spotlighted in the news
05/17/12 - 365 Club Annual Fund campaign update
05/16/12 - Recent news from the Siskin Center for Child and Family Research
05/16/12 - Save the Date: Flying Circus to benefit the Institute
05/15/12 - End of the Year celebrations announced for Siskin Early Learning Centers
05/15/12 - ELC-East Brainerd announces upcoming Siskin Family Association meeting
05/08/12 - StarNight Golden Jubilee Celebrates 50 Years of Helping Children and Families
04/19/12 - News from the Siskin Center for Child and Family Research
04/18/12 - Institute researcher publishes articles on video self-modeling
04/12/12 - Both Early Learning Centers receive Tennessee 3 Star Rating
03/28/12 - Siskin Children's Institute Board of Directors welcomes new members to the table
03/27/12 - Institute researchers discover predictors of child engagement in the classroom
03/26/12 - What is the voice of a child worth? Introducing Klaire.
03/19/12 - 36th annual StyleWorks fashion show to benefit children with special needs
03/15/12 - Institute releases 2010-2011 annual evaluation report
03/14/12 - Siskin Children's Institute President and CEO Jerry Jensen announces retirement
03/14/12 - Spring Carnival at ELC-DT scheduled for April 28
03/13/12 - Institute in the news for its use of iPads in the classrooms at Early Learning Centers
03/13/12 - Normal Park sixth grade tours Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts
03/12/12 - Join us for an Open House at the Early Learning Center-East Brainerd on May 6
03/05/12 - Early Learning Centers wrap up
02/27/12 - View the February issue of Inside the Institute
02/21/12 - Institute expands use of iPads in Early Learning Centers
02/20/12 - Institute researcher submits article commemorating 25th anniversary of Public Law 99-457
02/20/12 - Early Learning Centers' reading caterpillars are taking over!
02/09/12 - Institute researchers scheduled to speak at upcoming conferences
02/08/12 - Institute announces co-chairs and solicitation co-chairs for StarNight 2012
02/08/12 - ELC-East Brainerd announces upcoming Siskin Family Association meeting
02/06/12 - Autism Society holds FREE parent-professional orientation
01/27/12 - View the January issue of Inside the Institute
01/24/12 - Early Learning Centers add musical and artistic pieces to their playgrounds
01/23/12 - ELC-Downtown announces upcoming Siskin Family Association meeting
01/23/12 - What is the happiness of a child worth? Meet Evan.
05/16/13 - StarNight 2013 Entertainment Announced
01/20/12 - Institute expands its international influence
01/10/12 - Institute announces date for StyleWorks 2012
12/19/11 - Dr. McWilliam invited to write article for Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
12/14/12 - Director of Center for Law, Ethics and Health at the University of Michigan visits Institute
12/13/11 - Soft surface at ELC-EB playground installed
12/12/11 - Early interventionist return for final RBI training
12/06/11 - Scholastic Book Fair at ELC-DT raises money for children's library
12/05/11 - Institute researcher Dr. Tom Buggey named guest reviewer for two professional journals
11/17/11 - View the November issue of Inside the Institute
11/17/11 - Institute researchers McWilliam, Buggey and Casey publish 14 articles in 2011
11/16/11 - Dr. Robin McWilliam to speak at Portuguese early intervention conference in December
11/14/11 - Scholastic Book Fair begins this week at the Early Learning Center-Downtown
11/08/11 - Authors Emily Colson and Chuck Colson make speaking tour stop in Chattanooga
11/07/11 - 2003 Institute graduate Anna Frierson featured in story by local news station
11/01/11 - Institute families, volunteers and staff celebrate Spirit of Giving Month
02/14/13 - Media Release: Paul and Sandy Loftin named as co-chairs for StarNight 2013
10/28/11 - Institute teaching partners visit Atlanta school using Reggio Emilia approach
02/05/12 - Governor Haslam visits the Institute
10/24/11 - Bi-Lo Charities gift funds developmental behavioral pediatric services
10/18/11 - Institute researcher to deliver keynote at Australia's 2012 Early Intervention conference
01/04/13 - Chattanooga Civitan Club donates $12,000 to classroom renovation project
10/14/11 - Learning Express Toys shopping event raises $4000 for the Institute
10/06/11 - Intern from Germany studies at the Institute
09/28/11 - Read the September issue of Inside the Institute
09/22/11 - Institute helps European early childhood researchers
09/22/11 - Learning Express Toys anniversary event on Oct. 8 to benefit the Institute
01/04/13 - Institute researcher to conduct training in Minnesota on video self-modeling
09/14/11 - Archer Daniels Midland Company makes donation to the Institute
09/13/11 - Early Learning Center-East Brainerd Fall Carnival set for Saturday, Oct. 15
09/12/11 - Dr. Amy Casey joins Institutional Review Board at UTC
08/29/11 - Urban Rocks Gym summer climbing series benefits Siskin Children's Institute.
08/25/11 - Institute director of marketing and communications featured in the Chatt. Times Free Press
08/18/11 - Pediatric center practice manager featured in August issue of East TN Medical News
08/19/11 - Read the latest edition of Inside the Insitute
08/16/11 - Institute announces 2010-11 365 Club annual fund total
08/16/11 - StarNight guests help Institute meet $25,000 challenge grant
08/16/11 - Statewide autism orientations continue with next meeting in Cleveland, Tenn.
08/15/11 - StarNight attendees meet headliner Kenny Rogers
08/05/11 - Both Siskin Early Learning Centers have spaces available for new child enrollment
08/04/11 - Dr. Robin McWilliam featured in August 2011 issue of Blush magazine
08/01/11 - Q 97.3 Classic Country airs interview with StarNight headliner Kenny Rogers
08/01/11 - Parents invited to attend statewide autism orientation
07/29/11 - StarNight headliner changes from Loggins to Rogers
07/26/11 - BB&T volunteers roll up their sleeves and pitch in at the Institute
07/26/11 - Early Learning Center staff to attend early childhood conference at ETSU
07/14/11 - Institute welcomes early childhood special education professionals for week-long training
07/13/11 - Institute researchers Drs. Casey and McWilliam publish article in special education journal
07/12/11 - Kiwanis Club of Brainerd funds purchase of outdoor art easels for the ELC-East Brainerd
07/12/11 - Weldon F. Osborne Foundation funds Institute playground project and child scholarship
07/07/11 - Kiwanis Club of Brainerd BBQ fundraiser to benefit the Institute on July 29 and 30
07/07/11 - Former daycare assistant gets dream wish at Siskin Children's Institute
06/22/11 - View the June 2011 edition of Inside the Institute
06/13/11 - Institute to host 27 professionals for its third Routines-Based Interview Certification Institute
06/13/11 - Institute's HCBEI program renewed for another year
06/13/11 - Institute receives word about $25,000 Maclellan challenge grant
06/02/11 - Early Learning Centers earn TN Three-Stars quality ratings
05/25/11 - End of the school year celebrations
05/25/11 - Fun Fly to benefit the Institute
05/22/11 - Urban Rocks summer climbing series to benefit the Institute
05/19/11 - Institute unveils 2009-2010 annual evaluation report
05/10/11 - Autism Society and TEIS continue autism seminar series
05/10/11 - View this month's edition of Inside the Institute
05/03/11 - Institute researcher presents at two early childhood conferences in May
05/03/11 - Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins to headline StarNight 2011
05/02/11 - Institute hosts food drive
05/01/11 - May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
04/25/11 - Institute welcomes three new board members
04/25/11 - Advocacy Services seminar for parents
04/25/11 - School administrator training to address bullying prevention
04/19/11 - Dr. Tom Buggey attending LENA Pro Users Conference
04/19/11 - Institute intern presents study
04/19/11 - Renovations under way at the ELC-East Brainerd
04/19/11 - Spring Carnival at the ELC-Downtown is April 30
04/06/11 - Week of the Young Child is April 10-16
04/06/11 - April is Autism Awareness Month
03/28/11 - Conference on child engagement draws early childhood professionals
03/25/11 - View this month's edition of Inside the Institute
03/25/11 - Institute getting closer to 365 Club Annual Fund goal
03/17/11 - George R. Johnson Family Foundation awards grant to SCI
03/16/11 - Early Learning Center-DT's NAEYC accreditation continued
03/16/11 - Institute researchers in two notable journals
03/15/11 - New language assessment tool increases effectiveness of research, therapies
03/09/11 - Get a sneak peek at the art up for bid at ArtWorks 2011
03/09/11 - Portuguese early interventionists implement approach developed by Institute researcher
03/09/11 - Institute researcher leads webinars for Alaska EIs
03/03/11 - Siskin Lending Library adds resource backpacks
03/03/11 - Institute children and staff read 3,401 books
02/28/11 - Disability Day on the Hill is March 9 for East TN
02/21/11 - View this month's edition of Inside the Institute
02/18/11 - Institute children in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
02/18/11 - February is Read Across America month
02/11/11 - 35th annual StyleWorks fashion show March 29 and 30
02/02/11 - ELC-EB Parent/Teacher Conferences are Feb. 10 & 11
02/02/11 - Jerry Jensen addresses Downtown Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club of Brainerd
02/02/11 - ELC-DT Parent/Teacher Conferences are Feb. 11
01/31/11 - Institute featured on NewsTalk 95.3 FM
01/24/11 - View the January issue of Inside the Institute
01/21/11 - Institute kicks off Worth Campaign
01/20/11 - Institute more than halfway to 365 Club goal
01/18/11 - SCI featured in local media outlets
12/14/10 - New intern joins the Center for Child and Family Research
12/14/10 - State of Oklahoma to adopt Routines-Based Early Intervention approach
12/10/10 - Institute children donate to area food drive
12/10/10 - Institute children meet Rossi, the dog with three super legs
11/18/10 - November issue of Inside the Institute is available
11/16/10 - Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 19, 22 and 23
11/15/10 - Home visiting program launched in 10 southeastern Tennessee counties
11/15/10 - Maclellan Foundation $15,000 match grant reached
11/15/10 - BI-LO Foundation makes $7500 donation to the Institute
11/12/10 - Institute president and CEO Gerald D. Jensen joins board of public health organization
11/12/10 - Joe Dan and Kim White to serve as 2011 StarNight co-chairs
11/04/10 - Share Your Christmas Food Drive
10/26/10 - Look for new Institute billboards
10/21/10 - Read the October edition of Inside the Institute
10/21/10 - Jerry Jensen accepts board appointments
10/21/10 - Institute president and CEO Gerald D. Jensen joins boards of two children's organizations
10/20/10 - Siskin Lending Library sets patronage record in Sept.
10/19/10 - Pediatric Center featured in fall issue of MDNews
10/19/10 - Three new interns join the research center
10/19/10 - October is National Disability Awareness Month
10/14/10 - Belk donates $5,000 to Siskin Children's Institute
10/14/10 - Minnesota to adopt Siskin Engagement Classroom Model
10/04/10 - Help the Institute by clipping Box Tops for Education
09/30/10 - Drs. McWilliam and Casey present at TAEYC conference
09/21/10 - Connections Conference is Nov. 6
09/21/10 - Kiwanis Club of Brainerd donates to the Institute
09/20/10 - Learning Express Toys donates $3,600 to the Institute
09/16/10 - Check out the Sept. edition of Inside the Institute
09/14/10 - New Institute billboards up around town
09/14/10 - Walk for Williams Syndrome
09/14/10 - Pediatric center now hiring additional developmental behavioral pediatrician
09/09/10 - Sales at Learning Express benefit SCI on Sept. 11
09/02/10 - Institute intern has paper and poster accepted by ISEI
08/30/10 - Check out photos from StarNight 2010
08/23/10 - Darell Wayne Farmer Memorial Fundraiser
08/16/11 - Statewide autism orientations continue with next meeting in Cleveland, Tenn.
08/17/10 - Dr. Rodgers on WUTC 88.1 FM Thursday, August 19
08/17/10 - Early Learning Center–East Brainerd helps fight hunger
08/05/10 - Institute classrooms get a makeover
08/08/11 - Chattanooga Times Free Press features Kenny Rogers interview
08/15/11 - StarNight attendees meet headliner Kenny Rogers
08/03/10 - Employees from BB&T volunteer at the Institute
08/03/10 - Pediatric center on Channel 3 Aug. 3
08/02/10 - Make a difference! Volunteer!
07/28/10 - Pediatric center featured on Chewin' the Chatt, July 29
07/26/10 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 20th anniversary
07/23/10 - Routines-Based Interview Certification Institute draws attendees from 11 states
07/23/10 - Dr. Gargus on WGOW Talk Radio 102.3 on July 27
07/20/10 - Families needed as RBI Certification volunteers July 27-29
07/16/10 - Dr. Casey appointed as editorial board member
07/15/10 - Help us reach our matching grant goal
07/15/10 - Pediatric center helps more than 600 families in year one
07/14/10 - Chattanooga Community Calendar: July-September
07/12/10 - Dr. McWilliam presents workshop in Connecticut
07/12/10 - Kids Like You, Kids Like Me Teacher Training
07/12/10 - Local educators get to experience life with a disability
06/30/10 - Dr. McWilliam presents poster at IES meeting
06/29/10 - Summer Kids’ Expo at Hamilton Place in July
06/29/10 - Dr. Buggey publishes article on VSM
06/23/10 - Tickets on sale for E.B. Kiwanis Club BBQ Fundraiser supporting the Institute
06/21/10 - Institute researchers chair symposium
06/18/10 - Multi Grammy Award winner Trisha Yearwood to take the stage for StarNight 2010
06/17/10 - Tell Us Your Institute Story
06/14/10 - ESCALATE program offers new services for children with autism
06/09/10 - Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp
06/07/10 - Addressing Challenging Behaviors Conference audio announcement
05/30/10 - SiskinGEAR e-store now open
05/28/10 - New Institute radio ad. Listen now.
05/24/10 - Dr. McWilliam releases new book
05/24/10 - New book by Institute researcher released
05/17/10 - Insitute researchers publish article
05/14/10 - Second nurse practitioner joins pediatric center
05/14/10 - Research director visits Portugal on scholarly visit
05/14/10 - Institute researcher recognized by UTC
05/14/10 - Addressing Challenging Behaviors conference set for July 19 and 21
05/03/10 - Channel 12 coverage of Bullying Prevention and Intervention Workshop
05/03/10 - May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
04/08/10/ - Pregulman gets community honor
03/26/10 - New board members welcomed
03/23/10 - Teacher featured on talk radio
03/17/10 - Pediatrics Seminar Rescheduled
03/16/10 - Workshop aims to prevent bullying
03/11/10 - StyleWorks, ArtWorks hailed as a success
03/04/10 - Baylor School students learn philanthropy lesson
03/04/10 - Figures show pediatric center growth
02/23/10 - Book offers guidance to caregivers of children with disabilities
02/23/10 - ArtWorks & StyleWorks return March 10 and 11
01/19/10 - Institute announces Siskin Circle of Scholars winners
01/04/10 - Behavioral health practitioner joins pediatric center to provide counseling
12/22/2009 - East Brainerd receives state's highest possible rating
12/21/2009 - Watch how Santa with one leg delivers holiday cheer
12/11/2009 - NBC affiliate features our children and staff on TV
12/04/2009 - Institute's research scientist elected state org's treasurer
12/02/2009 - Second Portuguese student studies at the Institute
11/18/09 - Siskin Children’s Institute holds ceremonies for two expansions
11/18/09 - Siskin Early Learning Center-Downtown earns national NAEYC accreditation
11/05/2009 - Institute's research scientist co-authors journal article
11/04/09 - Institute researcher to be main speaker at European conference on disabilities
11/03/09 - Institute's re-branding campaign wins national marketing competition's highest honor
10/29/09 - Western Australia government official visits Institute for guidance
10/14/09 - Researchers to present discoveries at international conference
09/09/09 - Researcher named editor of world’s largest journal for special ed
07/27/09 - Workshop teaches how to set goals for children with disabilities
07/22/09 - Institute, hospital open specialty healthcare practice
06/09/09 - Researcher writes book on how to teach people with autism
06/08/09 - Researcher presents at conference for government-funded research
06/05/09 - Guitarist with only one arm to perform at Institute
06/04/09 - Boyz II Men to headline StarNight 2009 benefiting Institute
05/21/09 - Seminar teaches how to stop and prevent children’s tantrums
05/13/09 - U.S. Army adopts early intervention model created by Institute
03/25/09 - Institute’s new preschool awarded Tennessee’s highest rating
03/12/09 - Institute appoints new members to its Board of Directors
02/05/09 - StyleWorks fundraiser returns to help children with disabilities
01/23/09 - $1.36 million research grant transferred to Institute
01/16/09 - Institute researcher becomes board certified behavior analyst
01/15/09 - Institute announces Siskin Circle of Scholars winners
01/07/09 - Missouri adopts intervention strategy developed by researcher
11/26/08 - Asst. teachers earn coveted credential in early childhood
11/19/08 - New research center opens to benefit children with special needs
10/30/08 - Expert to teach educators how to work with students with autism
10/21/08 - Researchers to present at international conference for children
10/14/08 - Special ed teacher writes children’s book with its own curriculum
07/23/08 - Institute, Hamilton Place Mall raise disability awareness
04/07/08 - StyleWorks benefit fashion show set for May 1
04/02/08 - Sugarland headlines Siskin Children’s Institute fundraiser
10/23/07 - Project Playhouse silent auction helps fund programs and services
10/05/07 - Chattanooga Flyers to host a “Fun Fly” benefiting Institute
07/07/07 - Hootie & the Blowfish to headline Institute fundraiser
05/30/07 - Institute, hospital bring clinical service to Chattanooga
05/08/07 - Institute expands to educate more children at Gunbarrel facility
02/02/07 - Institute presents StyleWorks: fashion with compassion in March
02/02/07 - Institute presents conference on behavior management in classroom
11/17/06 - Tom Buggey, Ph.D., named as Institute researcher
11/06/06 - Institute debuts new fall playhouse event
08/04/06 - LeAnn Rimes headlines StarNight 2006
05/25/06 - Institute children benefit from inventive high school senior
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