Illinois Articulation Initiative. Effort to promote articulation between associate and baccalaureate programs. The Early Childhood Panel of IAI, comprised of representatives from 2- and 4-year institutions, was convened in 1994 to determine a minimum core of specialized early childhood lower-division courses that could transfer between institutions of higher education. Currently, six articulated ECE classes representing up to 18 semester hours can be transferred contingent on the receiving institution accepting these credits.