Early Childhood & Education
HDI expertise provides information to families, early childhood providers, and education systems across an array of issues. From expectant parents to lifelong learners, HDI projects support quality transitions. HDI provides information and training to families, early childhood providers, educators, and related professionals. For more information, contact: Mary Howard.
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Leslie to lead Human Development Institute
As Dr. Mykal Leslie steps into his new role as Executive Director of the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute …

Staff spotlight: Dr. Harold Kleinert
One day, says Dr. Harold Kleinert with a laugh, his colleagues are going to decide he’s worked enough and tell …

HDI LEND welcomes students!
It’s a new school year, and that means new students – and this time, it’s more new students than HDI …

Summer Leadership Experience 2025
It’s hard to figure out what to do after you graduate high school, but there are added complications when you …

HDI and OVR collaborate to host Summer Leadership Experience
For almost 10 years, the Human Development Institute has operated a summer camp to help high school students with disabilities …

Wishing Dr. Wright well at Gonzaga University
During his time at HDI, Director of Underserved Populations Dr. Nicholas Wright has enjoyed the opportunity to help bring underrepresented …