All In For Kids is an initiative built for Chicago Public Schools, and generously supported by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
This two-year pilot initiative layers VOCEL’s programs in six school communities in the Englewood & Little Village neighborhoods to establish an ecosystem-wide vision for early learning excellence. By training and supporting parents and caregivers, teachers, and school leaders, VOCEL will strengthen your school’s capacity to help your youngest learners thrive.
Children’s early experiences impact the way they learn and develop for the rest of their lives.
By creating high-quality learning environments during their first 8 years of life, when their brains are most malleable, you are investing in your students and their futures. VOCEL will help your parents, caregivers, teachers and leaders make your school a place where early learners shine.
Meet Our Schools & Collaboration Partners
Englewood Partner Schools:
Little Village Partner Schools:
Collaboration Partners:
Program Goals
Strengthen early learning in homes, schools and communities across Chicago through direct partnerships with parents, teachers and school leaders.
For Families
VOCEL Child Parent Academy (VCPA) & Powered by VOCEL (PbV)
Dynamic, two generation program where children ages 0-4 years & their parents or caregivers learn side-by-side. Weekly classes are filled with fun activities for children to play safely and comfortably.
For Teachers
Early Educators for Thriving Children Fellowship (EETC)
Fellowship supporting pre-k - second grade teachers to implement developmentally-appropriate practices, play based learning, social emotional and mental health strategies.
For School Leaders
Building Early Learning Leaders (BELL)
Cohort-based program designed for school leaders & administrators to strengthen their leadership of early learning programs in their schools by implementing strong early learning practices.