Inclusive preschool
Integrated therapy · Est. 2001
Tri-Valley · Dublin, CA
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Vogt Weekend · Jan 22–23, 2027
Impact Report
The work. The numbers.
The impact.
School of Imagination and Happy Talkers have served more children than ever — doubling behavioral therapy capacity, opening the Vogt Family Center, and expanding insurance access for families across the Tri-Valley and Bay Area.
A letter from our founder
"Now, more than two decades later, the School of Imagination serves over 100 children every week. Our behavioral and early intervention services doubled in the last year, yet our waitlist continues to grow. Every name on that list represents a child who needs us, and every day, we work to ensure they get the support they deserve."
— Charlene Sigman, M.S. Ed, CCC-SLP · Co-Founder & Program Director
Highlights
A season of growth and possibility.
Four defining achievements — each expanding our ability to reach children and families who need us.
Clinical
2×
Behavioral therapy capacity doubled
The number of students served through behavioral therapy doubled. Early intervention services for children with developmental delays also doubled — meeting a growing waitlist that reflects rising community need.
Facilities
$540K
Vogt Family Center + new playground
Dedicated February 1, 2025, the 225 sq ft Vogt Family Center adds classroom and therapy space to serve families on the waitlist. Phase 1 of our $40K playground renovation was also completed, alongside a new $500K parking lot to support our growth.
Access
More
Expanded insurance partnerships
We added insurance partnerships — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Cigna — so more families can access clinical services using their existing coverage. The Vogt Family Fund continues to provide financial assistance for families who need additional support.
Community
100+
Families still on the waitlist
More than 100 families remain on our waitlist. Every name represents a child who needs us. This number is both our greatest challenge and our clearest mandate — it drives every expansion decision we make.
Staff
↑
Professional development investment
We renewed our commitment to professional development and technology enhancements to support and retain our talented clinical and educational staff — the heartbeat of everything we do.
Programs
23rd
Annual Step-Up Graduation
We celebrated our 23rd Annual Step-Up Success Graduation — marking the extraordinary journeys of children who entered our program with concerns and leave ready for kindergarten and beyond.
Family voices
What progress looks like in real families.
Behind every number is a child's journey. Here are three families who trusted us with the most important years of their child's life.
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The School of Imagination has been life-changing for our son, Landon. He started at age two, and all three of us quickly fell in love with SOI's caring, inclusive environment. With seamless communication between teachers and staff, Landon has thrived socially and academically.
— Lorenzo Logwood & Lauryn Randolph, parents to Landon, age 4 · San Ramon, CA
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After SOI's Step 3 program, my daughter was well-prepared to enter junior kindergarten and now my son has advanced to SOI's Step 2 program. Both are thriving in school. They helped potty-train my son and taught my daughter to socialize with others after the pandemic.
— Annie Patel, Mom of Jak, SOI preschooler, and Raya, SOI graduate
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Logan
Started speech therapy at 18 months
Now age 5 · Ready for kindergarten
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Logan began his journey with SOI at 18 months for speech therapy, and we quickly saw how much the program helped him grow. He went from a socially anxious toddler to a confident 5-year-old — his transformation is beyond words. The staff's genuine care, personalized attention, and nurturing environment have made all the difference. It's not about business for SOI; it's about fostering a safe, welcoming space for every child to thrive.
— Sarah Haar, Mom to Logan, age 5
From our clinical team
"I love working at SOI because it helps me be the best therapist I can be. We identify children who may need diagnostic assessments and guide families toward early intervention. Our multidisciplinary team — educators, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists — works together to support each child's development. Success isn't just about goals met on paper — it's about the blossoming friendships between the children."
— Christy Lemire, M.Ed., BCBA · Behavioral Therapy Supervisor, Happy Talkers
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♠ All In for Kids · Vogt Family Fund
The Vogt family has been all in since 2015.
The annual Stephen Vogt Celebrity Benefit Weekend isn't just a fundraiser — it's a community platform that has raised over $540,000 in financial assistance since 2015, ensuring children can access SOI programs and services regardless of financial circumstances. In 2025, the Vogt Family Center was dedicated at our Dublin campus.
$540K+
Vogt Family Fund assistance since 2015
$132K
raised at the 2026 Vogt Weekend
Jan 22–23
Vogt Weekend 2027 · Save the date
225 sq ft
Vogt Family Center dedicated Feb 2025
Stephen Vogt
Hunter Pence
JT Snow
Dallas Braden
Sergio Romo
Ricky Watters
Learn about Vogt Weekend 2027 →
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The Vogt Family Center
Dedicated February 1, 2025
A 225 sq ft expansion of classroom and therapy space — made possible by the Vogt family's continued commitment to the children and families of School of Imagination.
Vogt Family Fund — since 2015
$540,000+
in financial assistance to families
Access & equity
Making sure cost is never the reason a family says no.
The School of Imagination provides hundreds of hours of donated or subsidized therapy and thousands of dollars in tuition scholarships each year. This is what access looks like in practice.
$540K+
Vogt Family Fund — since 2015
Financial assistance provided to families who need support accessing SOI programs and clinical services — ensuring no child is turned away due to lack of resources.
RCEB
Regional Center vendorized
Vendorized through RCEB for speech & OT (PB1225), infant development (HB0732), and social skills (PB4768). Regional Center authorization is all we need to begin services.
↑ Plans
Expanded insurance partnerships
We added Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Hively, BANANAS, and 4Cs of Alameda County — giving more families insurance pathways to our clinical services.
100+ families remain on our waitlist. The School provides hundreds of hours of donated or subsidized therapy services and thousands of dollars in tuition scholarships each year. For many families, this is the difference between attending School of Imagination and going without. Support a family today →
Looking ahead
What's next in our story.
Our priorities — each directly tied to serving more children and families who are waiting.
Partners & supporters
None of this is possible without your support.
Government partners, foundations, insurers, community organizations, and individual supporters who make our work possible.
City of Dublin
Government · Founding partner
Alameda County
County Supervisor David Haubert
RCEB / DDS
Regional Center · Vendorized partner
Congressman Eric Swalwell
California's 14th Congressional District
Taylor Family Foundation
Foundation partner
Quest Foundation
Foundation partner
Dublin Police Dept.
Community partner
Alameda Co. Fire Dept.
Community partner
Insurance partners
Blue Cross Blue Shield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Hively
BANANAS
4Cs of Alameda County
Construction & facilities partners
Gates + Associates
DeSilva Gates Construction
WMA Landscape Construction
Tucknott Electric Co.
Ruggeri-Jensen-Azar
Insperity
Hall Law Group
Poppy Bank
Mission Fresh Fish
Board of directors
The people who govern and guide our mission.
A community board providing strategic oversight and activating relationships across healthcare, law, finance, and the Tri-Valley community.
Jeff Tortorici, J.D.
Attorney · Board President
Alumni family
Joe Carlucci, P.T., MBA
Director, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Cliff Silver
CFO/Executive VP, RCA Records
Ken Clift
Senior Advisor, Schultz Collins, Inc.
Alumni family
Kelly Knabe
Owner & CEO, Cobalt Equipment
Ari Abramson
Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Julie Glosson Ishii, JD
Attorney, Hall Law Group, LLP
Alumni family
Michelle Weng
School Psychologist
Alumni family
* Alumni family designation indicates board members who are also SOI/Happy Talkers families.
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100+ families are waiting for a spot. Your gift directly funds therapy hours, scholarships, and the expansion we need to serve them.
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Preschool enrollment
Enroll your child for 2025–2026.
Our inclusive preschool is accepting enrollment for the upcoming year. Contact us to learn about availability and the admission process.
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