About Us

The Parent and Educator Partnership

In cooperation with the Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center (www.IS-TAC.org), the Parent & Educator Partnership advances the Illinois State Board of Education's priority to improve the delivery of training and technical assistance to parents and educators of school age children throughout the State of Illinois.

Our goal is to enhance caregivers' ability to participate actively in their child's education. It is believed that such participation will help ensure that students benefit when parents and educators work in partnership.

The Parent & Educator Partnership provides the following supports in meeting the needs of both parents and school personnel:

• Maintaining a website for parents and educators to access information.
• Providing a Lending Library.
• Offering a Message Board for parents and educators to provide continuous input on special education issues.
• Consulting through our toll-free support line (877)317-2733
• Training on IDEA, Collaboration, and Family Involvement.

In addition, we provide in-kind support for the development of the following:

The Parent Liaison Program

Parent Liaisons serve as a connection between families and education personnel to foster positive parent/professional teamwork, providing a family perspective. (read more)

The Parent Mentor Project

Parent Mentors help parents of children with disabilities, in partnership with local school district personnel, to effectively navigate the educational system. (read more)

School, Family, and Community Partnership

The Parent & Educator Partnership is committed to helping school districts in Illinois strengthen and sustain school-based programs of family and community involvement (read more).