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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Home School My Child
Find information on home schooling in Illinois and ISBE’s optional home schooling registration form.
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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.
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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.