- PEPartnership
Supports the staffing of a Parent Mentor in schools to create collaboration between families and educators for the benefit of children with disabilities. - Illinois PBIS Network
Promotes social and academic success of all students, including those with emotional/behavioral and other disabilities. - Project Choices
Offers support to families and schools to assure all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. - Illinois Service Resource Center
Provides training, technical assistance and resources for parents and educators of students who have a hearing loss and behavioral/emotional challenges - Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project
Focuses on educating and supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. - Project Reach
Addresses the needs of children with deaf-blindness and their families. - No Child Left Behind
NCLB is the main federal law affecting education K-12. Promotes accountability for results, more choices for parents, greater local control and flexibility, and an emphasis on doing what works based on scientific research. - Ideas That Work
U.S. Office of Special Education Programs, dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21. - Ed.Gov
U.S. Department of Education web site promoting student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. - Illinois State Board of Education
State agency provides leadership, advocacy, and support for the work of school districts, policy makers, and Illinois residents in making Illinois education Second to None.
The Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center (ISTAC) is the Illinois State Board of Education's model of integrated technical assistance for families and school districts. Each ISTAC project uses a coaching and support network model, focusing on building the capacity of districts through the implementation of evidence-based practices, utilizing data collection and analysis in support of data-based decision making.