Here’s to what we are achieving together.
Last fall, the VOCEL Village gathered to celebrate and to engage in thoughtful discussion about leveraging our collective strengths to help young children thrive.
Witness the impact of our critical work with parents, teachers, and school leaders in action by clicking on the video below.
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A tradition for Chicago’s early education community.
Empowered by Our Sponsors
The Power of Community
Presented by Lindy & Michael Keiser
The Power of Parents Sponsor
The Power of Teachers Sponsor
Mary & Paul Finnegan
The Power of School Leaders Sponsor
Lindy Hirschsohn & Chris Coetzee
Leading Sponsors
Charlotte & Larry Damron
Supporting Sponsors
Linda & Kevin Conway
Lori & Bruce Fogelson
Barbara Koren
Jesse & Ben Ilhardt
Contributing Sponsors
Frank Karl
Cecily & Arthur Kaz
Winnie & Larry Kearns
Kathleen Kolodgy
Carrie Littman
Sagalyn Family Foundation
Program of Virtual Events
The Power of Parents
October 7, 2021
Hear how VOCEL is building community and sharing expertise and support in its signature Child Parent Academy. Featuring VOCEL parent leaders in conversation with early education experts.
Presented by IMC.
Virtual Event, 5:30-6:30 pm
Watch the Recording
The Power of Teachers
October 14, 2021
Learn about VOCEL’s new Early Educators for Thriving Children Fellowship, which brings together early educators to learn and share best practices and knowledge.
Presented by Mary & Paul Finnegan.
Virtual Event, 5:30-6:30 pm
Watch the Recording
The Power of School Leaders
October 21, 2021
Hear from schools in VOCEL’s growing Building Early Learning Leaders program, which brings together leaders seeking to strengthen their approach to early childhood.
Presented by Lindy Hirschsohn & Chris Coetzee.
Virtual Event, 5:30-6:30 pm
Watch the Recording