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Why George Floyd Matters to Early Childhood

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...

Oak Park COVID-19 Mandates for Child Care Facilities

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...

Collaboration Response to COVID-19

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...

Our 14th Annual Symposium

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...

Gender Identity in Early Childhood

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...

Are You Considering an Early Childhood Degree?

by Collaboration Staff | Aug 24, 2016 | News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers

Join the Collaboration for Early Childhood and National Louis University to earn a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Practice! Interested? Attend an informational session with National Louis University on Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Park Building...
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