

Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Related Links
- Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (INCCRRA)
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children (ILEAEYC)
- Gateways to Opportunity IL Professional Development System
- Golden Corridor Association for the Education of Young Children (GoAEYC)
- Illinois Action for Children (AFC)
- Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Illinois Early Learning Project
Early childhood education is part of the national agenda, as more and more people recognize the vital role that teachers, directors and other practitioners play in the lives of young children and their families. Oakton is very proud of its program and the diverse study options available.
To learn more, contact Paula Luszcz, department chair, at 847.376.7438 or pluszcz@oakton.edu.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 25
General Registration opens for summer 2021 semester
March 29
Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after March 29.
May 3 - 5
Priority registration opens for fall 2021 semester
May 6
Registration opens for fall 2021 semester
May 13, 14
Evaluation Days***
May 14
Last day of student attendance
May 17
Summer 2021 interim classes begin*
May 17
Grading Day
May 17
Commencement
May 18
Grades due
May 31
Memorial Day holiday, College closed
Summer Registration
March 25 through first class meeting
Seven- and Eight-week Summer Sessions
June 3
Three-week interim classes end
June 7
Eight-week session classes begin
June 7
Three-week interim grades due
June 10
Four-week interim classes end
June 14
Seven-week session classes begin
June 14
Four-week interim grades due
June 21
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record
June 21
Last day to change to Audit
June 24
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions
July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.
July 5
Independence Day holiday observed. College closed.
July 8
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term). Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after July 8.
July 15
Incomplete (I) grades from spring 2021 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.*
July 29
Classes end
August 2
August interim classes begin
August 2
Grades due
August 20
August interim classes end
August 24
August interim grades due
*Students must make arrangements with individual faculty members regarding deadlines to submit required work for incomplete (I) grades.