Impactful programs grounded in data, research, and relationships.
Together with parents, educators, and community partners, we are catalyzing a network of change agents to bring quality early learning to every child.
VOCEL Child Parent Academy (VCPA)
VCPA is a free, dynamic, two generation program where children ages 0-4 years and their parents or caregivers learn side-by-side. Weekly classes, both virtual & in-person, are filled with fun activities for children to play safely and comfortably!
You choose from one of our in-person cohorts held at schools throughout Chicago or a virtual cohort that will be entirely online.
Leveraging the latest research in early learning and adult capabilities, the Child Parent Academy is intentionally designed for both young children and their parents/caregivers. VOCEL believes that young children can build a foundation for future academic learning by ensuring that their parents/caregivers have the knowledge, social capital, and support to help their children succeed.
VCPA Virtual Enrollment Ends on Monday, October 14!
Powered by VOCEL (PbV)
Motivated by high demand for group-based early learning and family support, Powered by VOCEL is led by parent leaders, rather than by VOCEL staff. We develop knowledgeable, passionate advocates for developmentally appropriate early childhood practices within the communities we seek to serve. At the same time, we're able to deliver high-quality programming to families at a lower cost than our traditional Child Parent Academy.
By training school staff and community members to deliver the Child Parent Academy curriculum, VOCEL reaches more families and builds capacity within the school community and neighborhood communities for sustained impact, year after year.