Early Learning
At Stock, we believe that a play based, team teaching approach will maximize the potential of all students. We believe every experience and interaction should be intentional, and will prepare students for future learning. We advance student learning and social/emotional growth through interactive play, project based, and hands-on, environmental learning. Stock is the only school in Chicago to earn the Early Childhood Award of Excellence for Teaching and Learning from the state of Illinois
Parent and
Community Partnerships
At Stock, we believe that engaging parents in student learning is vital to student success. We support the parent and community connections by providing a Stock Parent University, special programs, volunteer and social opportunities.
Music Program
Music is provided weekly by a music therapist from the Chicago Center for Music Education. The program builds a foundation of experiences, which facilitates self expression and creativity for preschool children through rhythms, songs, and movement.
Inclusion
At Stock, we are committed to providing inclusive and differentiated programs that nurture and support all of our students. As the first preschool in Illinois to implement the blended model of instruction, inclusion is deeply ingrained in our philosophy and practice. Stock stands alone in CPS as the recipient of The Early Childhood Awards of Excellence for Inclusion of Students with Special Needs from the state of Illinois. Our Diverse Learners are included in all school activities with their neurotypical peers.
The Studio
In this unique Studio experience, students participate in a deep exploration of high quality materials and are invited to be curious, creative, and inventive! The material for their small group studies this year have included acrylics & watercolor, clay, light & shadow, and loose parts.
Outdoor Classroom
A natural environment that encourages opportunities for sensory experiences, curiosity, creativity, and physical activity, while also promoting environmental stewardship and an appreciation for the outdoors. The outdoor classroom fosters a holistic approach to early childhood education that integrates nature into the learning process.
Stock's Mission
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Stock School strives to meet the emotional, social, learning and self-help needs of every student. We feel that a nurturing and supportive school environment will help maximize each child’s achievement and love for learning.
Stock's Vision
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Stock School envisions a school climate that is warm, loving, stimulating, positive and productive. We feel each student will reach their greatest potential if they love school and love their teacher.
Stock School Does it Again!
"On behalf of the Early Childhood (EC) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Stakeholders Consortium, Early CHOICES and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), that your program has met both the Illinois Inclusion Guidelines and the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) requirements to achieve the Outstanding Practices in Inclusion recognition."
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More information available at these links:
Click here to download and read the letter stating the Outstanding Practices in Inclusion recognition
Stock School Named One Of The Best In Illinois
By Heather Cherone | May 27, 2016 7:23am
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EDISON PARK — For the second time in as many years, Stock School has been named one of best preschools in Illinois.
The Edison Park preschool won the 2016 Award of Excellence for Preschool Teaching and Learning from state officials. Last year, the school won the Award of Excellence for Inclusion of Children with Special Needs, Principal Ann McNally said in a statement.
Preschools throughout the state are ranked by ExceleRate Illinois, a statewide system funded by federal officials.
Stock, 7507 W. Birchwood Ave., uses a play-based, team-teaching approach to educate all students, including many with special needs.
For more information, go to stock.cps.edu.
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Full article here: https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160527/edison-park/stock-school-named-one-of-best-illinois
