March 2018

¡Colorin Colorado! has resources for educators and schools about Dreamers. The resources include interviews with educators, booklists for children and teens, and explanations about DACA. The website is updated as new information and resources become available.

A partnership between Great Schools! and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence has produced several videos to support families as they build positive relationships and develop children’s emotional intelligence. Games that families can play with their children to expand emotional vocabulary and awareness are also included.

The Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) website contains free resources—training, webinars, articles, and guides—to enhance the use of assistive technology with individuals with disabilities. Teachers, families, service providers, and state and local leaders can register on the website to receive e-mail updates.

Do you have a family and school engagement success story? Our project wants to highlight successful family and school engagement practices happening in Illinois. Call (877) 275‑3227 or e-mail blaumann@illinois.edu to share your success story.

Illinois ASCD PreK and Kindergarten Conference, March 7–9, Schaumburg, IL

TESOL 2018 International Convention & English Language Expo, March 27–30, Chicago, IL

Illinois Afterschool Network Conference, April 7, Springfield, IL

Illinois Association of Title I Directors Spring Conference, April 23–24, Springfield, IL

College Changes Everything Conference, July 19, Tinley Park, IL

See the Illinois Families and School Success events calendar for additional conferences, workshops, and events.

Please forward our e-newsletter to your friends to help spread the news about the Illinois Families and School Success website throughout the state!

For more information about Illinois Families and School Success, reach us by phone at (877) 275-3227 or e-mail at family-engagement@isbe.net.