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

Student learning is an ongoing team effort.

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 thatparent-child interactions and patterns of family life

affect learning.

When help is needed, knowing where to

look might not always

be clear.

Start here!

Illinoisparents.org…

Calendar of events with trainings and webinars for every

audience

Organizations that provide support

services to Illinois families

Tools and Resources for families and for

schools in their work with families

Resources for ParentsOur resources for families include tip sheets and

activities in English and Spanish as well as support services for Illinois families.

We have something for teachers, too!

Our English and Spanish

parent tip sheets make

great handouts for

events.

Resources for Parents

Resources for SchoolsThe 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 JournalCheck out the Journal, a FREE, open access, online,

refereed journal that includes research and field reports related to the school community.

illinoisparents.orgExplore

and share thethe resources and activities you find with your families and friends.

Help learning continue after the final bell.

IllinoisParents.org is provided by the

Illinois State Board of EducationIn partnership with

Academic Development Instituteand

University of Illinois-UC