Updated March 7, 2008
Children & Families
Overview of CDL Program
CDL 2007-08 Calendar of Important Events
2007-08 Class Schedule
CDL Program Brochure (PDF)
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Application Form & Instructions (PDF)
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Article: Preschool: Academics or Play?
Family Resources
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Classroom Parent Volunteering

Contact Us:
East Lansing CDL: Kellye Wood, Director

Haslett CDL: Laurie Linscott, Director

or: Chris Darling at darlin29@msu.edu
The CDL is a partner with the family in the education and socialization of children during their early years. It offers many opportunities for family involvement in a child's educational experience. Students, faculty members, and families all benefit from these shared activities, learning from one another and working together for the well-being of the children. CDL has offered programming for students, families, and children since 1948.

From September through May, the Department of Family & Child Ecology operates a child development program on campus and at the Wilkshire Early Childhood Center in Haslett. The East Lansing program is housed in Central School on the corner of Grand River and Hillcrest Avenues and the Haslett program is located on the corner of Haslett Road and Academic Way in Wilkshire Elementary School. The programs have a 4-fold mission - to provide:

an exemplary setting for training students in child development

outstanding service to children and their families
a research setting for faculty and students
a base for outreach to other early childhood professionals
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