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Is the connecting link for Illinois families and schools to resources, organizations, and events focused on raising and educating children. !. Why is this important ?. The role of parents in the education of their children cannot be overestimated. ~ Mexican American Legal Defense
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Is the connecting link for Illinois families and schools to resources, organizations, and events focused on raising and educating children.
! Why is this important ?
The role of parents in the education of their children cannot be overestimated. ~ Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
It isn’t limited to the classroom - it continues after the final bell.
Research shows that learning improves when families are a part of the process
and that parent-child interactions and patterns of family life affect learning.
When help is needed, knowing where to look might not always be clear.
Illinoisparents.org… Tools and Resources for families and for schools in their work with families Organizations that provide support services to Illinois families Calendar of events with trainings and webinars for every audience
Resources for Parents Our resources for families include tip sheets and activities in English and Spanish as well as support services for Illinois families.
Resources for Parents Our English and Spanish parent tip sheets make great handouts for events.
Resources for Schools The Resources for Schools search engine has topics for all ages and includes categories like Early Childhood, ELL, Special Needs, Parent Education, and more.
Resources for Schools • Illinois Family Engagement Framework • ISBE’s Webinar Series Archive (Tool Box) • Featured Web Resources
Resources for Schools ISBE’s Family Engagement Framework and 2014 Webinar Series
The School Community Journal Check out the Journal, a FREE, open access, online, refereed journal that includes research and field reports related to the school community.
Explore illinoisparents.org and share the the resources and activities you find with your families and friends.
IllinoisParents.org is provided by the Illinois State Board of Education In partnership with Academic Development Institute and University of Illinois-UC