ISBE

View School Report Cards

ISBE's Illinois Report Card provides families, educators, and communities with an annual informational snapshot of public schools across Illinois. Find school state-, district-, and school-level data on academic performance, school environment, educators, students, and highlights provided by principals.

ISBE

Meet ISBE

Meet the State Superintendent of Education and the nine members of the Illinois State Board of Education. Find the schedule, agenda, and packets for the board's monthly regular business meetings.

ISBE

Find Information on School Climate and Bullying

Bullying behavior in schools can harm students’ social and emotional wellbeing and pose a significant barrier to learning. Find resources for creating and maintaining safe and inclusive school environments for all students.

ISBE

Find Information on the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS)

KIDS is a research-based observational assessment tool for teachers to document and reflect on the learning, development, and readiness of all children in kindergarten. KIDS aligns with the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards.

ISBE

Find Information on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Find the most recently updated information and frequently asked questions about the federal education accountability law the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA). Illinois' ESSA State Plan establishes a new framework for measuring school quality and supporting all schools.

ISBE

Find Special Education Services Information

Special Education Services assures that school districts’ programs and services for students with special needs meet state and federal requirements.

ISBE

Home School My Child

Find information on home schooling in Illinois and ISBE’s optional home schooling registration form.

ISBE

Find Early Childhood Programs & Resources

Learn more about the Birth through Third Grade Continuity Project, the Prevention Initiative, Preschool For All, the Preschool Expansion Model, Kindergarten, Early Childhood Special Education, and resources for Preschool English Language Learners.

ISBE

Find Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Learn more about equipment, funding, consultation, evaluation resources, implementation strategies, best practices, and other services available to ensure children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.

ISBE

Find Legislation Regarding Illinois Schools

The Illinois State Board of Education advocates for policies that enhance education, empower districts, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Read frequently asked questions and summaries of education-related bills.

ISAC

College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Application

The state's only prepaid tuition plan, College Illinois! offers families a unique way to plan for college costs, by prepaying for college tuition at today's plan rates. So no matter how high tuition rates climb by the time your student is ready to attend college, tuition and mandatory fees will be covered for the schools in their plan. As a 529 plan, College Illinois! offers great tax advantages, and the value of plan benefits can be used at most public and private colleges across the country.

ISAC

Financial Aid: Grants and Scholarships

ISAC manages and administers numerous college financial aid and scholarship, and repayment programs on behalf of the state, including the Monetary Award Program (MAP), the largest grant program for low-income college students in the state. Visit ISAC.org or call our call center for information on eligibility and applications for state financial aid.

ISBE

Illinois Assessment of Readiness

Illinois administers a federally required math and English language arts assessment to all students in grades 3-8, except those students who take the alternate assessment (DLM-AA). The Illinois Assessment of Readiness assesses students’ mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards and contributes to federally required accountability designations for schools.

ISBE

Find Information for English Learners

Learn more about support services for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have been identified as English Learners.

ISBE

Student Voices

ISBE’s Student Advisory Council provides resources, information, and engagement opportunities for Illinois students. Get involved and learn how to apply for the council.

ISBE

Find Information on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)

Illinois administers a federally required science assessment to all students in fifth, eighth, and eleventh grade. Students scheduled to take the state alternate assessment (DLM-AA) are not required to take the ISA.  The Illinois Science Assessment aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards for Science.

ISBE

Find Illinois Learning Standards Information

Learn more about the new Illinois Learning Standards for early learning, English/language arts, English language learning, fine arts, foreign language, math, PE/health, science, and social sciences.

ISBE

Mental Health

Trauma-informed care is essential to supporting students’ academic and social-emotional wellbeing. Find resources to support your student’s mental health at school and at home.

IEMA

Safe 2 Help Illinois

Safe2Help Illinois is available 24/7, and at no cost to all school districts in the state. In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use a free app, text/phone, or the website (Safe2HelpIL.com) to share school safety issues in a confidential environment. Information obtained by Safe2Help Illinois will remain confidential to ensure student privacy and to protect the integrity of the program. This program is not intended to suspend, expel or punish students; rather, the goal is to encourage students to “Seek Help Before Harm.”