by Sophie Grimes | Mar 5, 2021 | Professional Development, Success Stories
As you may have heard, this year’s Symposium was a little bit different. Attendees joined virtually from their computers or phones, instead of meeting in classrooms at Percy Julian Middle School. All the workshops and keynote addresses were conducted over...
by Collaboration Staff | Jun 6, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
Why George Floyd Matters to Early Childhood “Hope begins in the dark.” -Annie Lamott Normally, when I write to the community, it is about the happy magic of childhood. I write about the indelible influence of adults in the lives of our youngest citizens, and...
by Collaboration Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
VILLAGE OF OAK PARK ORDERS “SHELTER IN PLACE” DUE TO COVID-19 To all child care centers, preschools, and family child care providers, Today, the Village of Oak Park announced an order for Oak Park residents to “shelter in place.” Who this...
by Collaboration Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
UPDATE FROM THE COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DURING COVID-19 Updated 4/13/20 Dear friends, The hearts and minds of the Collaboration team are with the network of families, providers, teachers and children that we serve, and all that we are doing as a community to...
by Collaboration Staff | Jan 11, 2017 | Families, News, Professional Development, Providers
The Collaboration’s Annual Symposium has been a signature event for the past 14 years. Organized by a volunteer team of top-notch early childhood education professionals, this gathering has grown to well over 300 attendees. The Symposium workshops aim to provide...
by Collaboration Staff | Sep 28, 2016 | News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
A Letter from Dr. Rebecca Barbato: I will never forget my first experience with a transgender patient. I was a few years into my practice and my 5-year-old patient’s mom shared with me her concern about his interest in “girls’ things” and pink things. Even that early...
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