Today, we are excited to unveil the brand identity for the ECOS Institute — Early Childhood, One System.
ECOS is about connection. It’s where people, knowledge, and practice come together to strengthen early childhood systems so every young child can thrive. The new brand reflects this vision: locally rooted, regionally connected, and globally relevant — capturing the collective energy of the field as we work across sectors, disciplines, and borders.
This is just the first step in an unfolding journey. In the months ahead, you’ll see the ECOS brand come to life through a new website, events, offerings, and opportunities to connect and collaborate. Today’s reveal is a promise of what’s to come — a shared space built for and with the entire early childhood community.
Progress Behind the Scenes
While today’s announcement focuses on the brand, much has been happening to prepare for ECOS’ official launch:
- A Strong Foundation for Quality: Together with ISSA members, we’ve developed and piloted a quality framework that will guide every offering shared through ECOS.
- New Learning Opportunities: The first proposals are already in motion — with initial offerings to be announced in November and launched in January 2026.
- Building Partnerships: We’re forging collaborations with both long-standing allies and new partners to co-create transformative resources and events.
- Supporting Members: In the coming weeks, we’ll share media kits that members can use to promote ECOS through their own channels and languages.
- Sustainable Growth: With the support of pro-bono legal experts, we’ve finalized a standard partnership agreement and revenue-sharing model to ensure a fair and sustainable way of working together
These milestones represent the collective effort of the entire ISSA Network and our partners — a testament to what we can achieve together.
What’s Next
The coming months will bring a steady rhythm of updates and opportunities to engage:
- October: First look at the website and partnership announcements
- November: Initial offerings and events revealed
- December: Spotlight on member and partner contributions
- January: Official launch of ECOS’ first offerings
This journey is just beginning, and there will be many ways to join in, share your expertise, and help shape what ECOS becomes.
Be Part of the Story
Today’s brand reveal is an invitation. Whether you are a practitioner, policymaker, researcher, funder, or advocate, ECOS is your space to connect local action with global knowledge, and to work side by side toward stronger, more equitable systems for young children and families.
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The ECOS brand represents more than a new visual identity. It’s a reflection of a shared belief: that by coming together, we can transform early childhood from the ground up — one connection, one offering, one community at a time.
