21. K-12 Standards Fact Sheet Helped over 150 school districts and intermediate education agencies establish Hawaii, Florida, Kansas, Iowa, Idaho, illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, http://www.mcrel.org/standards/

Browse Search Activities Lesson Plans ... Reference McREL's Contributions to K-12 Standards Published a database of K-12 content standards, entitled Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education online and in print Posted standards-based resources on McREL's website where anyone who has Internet access may examine and use the material Developed with Achieve, Inc. the Achieve+McREL standards database, an on-line tool that enables content providers to align their contentoncewith the McREL standards database and that content will be aligned automatically and instantly with 40+ states' standards in the Achieve+McREL standards database. Posted in 1999 Standards for Career Education Helped over 150 school districts and intermediate education agencies establish and implement standards-based education Developed a comprehensive standards-based vocabulary list derived from an analysis of McREL's standards database that may be used for instructional, organizational, and key word search purposes by teachers, curriculum administrators, students, parents, and content providers. Helped the states of California, Hawaii, Florida, Kansas, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Washington with various aspects of standards-based education (e.g., standards drafting, reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing)

22. Technical Assistance - Development And Revision Of Content Standards SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CONSORTIA OF DISTRICTS, AREA education agencies ARTEC Consortium Twin Falls, Idaho illinois - illinois State Board of education http://www.mcrel.org/PDFConversion/Standards/StandardsTechAsstSheet.asp

Projects from 2000 to the present (see also Projects during the 1990s STATE/TERRITORY EDUCATION AGENCIES Review and recommendations regarding American Samoan English language arts and mathematics content standards (2004) Delaware - Department of Education Review and recommendations. Delaware state standards in the language arts and high school mathematics (2004) Hawaii - Department of Education Recommendations for the identification of essential standards. Hawaii state standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, educational technology, health, physical education, career and life skills, and world languages (2003) Hawaii - Office of the Auditor Review and recommendations. Hawaii state standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies (2001) Idaho - Idaho State Board of Education Review and recommendations. Idaho state standards in the humanities (2000) Kansas - State Board of Education Review of Reading and Mathematics Standards (2003) Minnesota - Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning Analysis and recommendations on Minnesota Profile of Learning (2002-2003) Recommendations for English language learner standards (2003) North Dakota - Department of Public Instruction Review and recommendations regarding North Dakota Achievement Standards in the English language arts and mathematics (2004)

23. Action For Children - Action For Children Home convince legislators and state agencies of the importance of improved child care policies. EARLY CARE education INDUSTRY VITAL TO illinois ECONOMY http://www.daycareaction.org/

Parents Providers Employers Advocates ... Job Opportunities The Public Policy Program’s efforts to improve child care and early education wouldn’t be possible without you, our advocates. We count on people throughout the state to help us convince legislators and state agencies of the importance of improved child care policies GOVERNOR SIGNS CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT Illinois is the first state to require retailers to warn consumers about dangerous children's products. The new law was drafted by Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office, Kids in Danger, Action for Children and Voices for Illinois Children. PARENT RALLY DAY: Governor Blagojevich was among the speakers who addressed thousands of parents, providers and advocates on May 4, 2005 at the Capitol in Springfield. KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE BUT MAKES TOO MUCH MONEY? Parents who enroll in a special research opportunity will be paid to participate and may also be selected to get help paying for child care. It's easy, it takes little effort and privacy is completely protected. FIRST EVER STUDY SHOWS $2.12 BILLION

24. STATE NCATE Links to State education agencies http//www.ncate.org/resources/statelinks.htm illinois State Board of education 100 North First Street http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Reference/Government_Resources/Education_A

STATE State Education Portals Printer friendly text Home Reference ... Education Agencies State Education Agencies Internet Sites Internet Sites: * U.S. Department of Ed. listing of state departments of education http://www.ed.gov/Programs/bastmp/SEA.htm * Education Commission of the States - States and Territories http://www.ecs.org/html/statesTerritories/state_map.htm * NCATE Links to State Education Agencies http://www.ncate.org/resources/statelinks.htm * Alabama Department of Education Gordon Persons Office Building 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302102 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 Tel: 334/242-9700 Fax: 334/242-9708 E-mail: dmurray@sdenet.alsde.edu http://www.alsde.edu * Alaska Department of Education 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801-1894 Tel: 907/465-2800 Fax: 907/465-3452 http://www.eed.state.ak.us/ * Arizona Department of Education 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Tel: 602/542-5460 Hotline: 800/352-8400 Fax: (602) 542-5440 E-mail: lkeegan@mail1.ade.state.az.us http://www.ade.state.az.us/ * Arkansas Department of Education General Education Division Room 304 A Four State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071

25. IHSCDEA | Home The illinois High School College Driver education Association (IHSCDEA) To cooperate with other agencies which are concerned with traffic safety and http://www.ihscdea.org/

IHSCDEA Home Updated On: T To improve and upgrade the teaching by high school and college instructors of traffic safety and driver education in the high schools and colleges of Illinois. To promote research which attempts to solve problems associated with traffic safety and publish the information for use in high school and college driver education programs by high school and college instructors. To cooperate with other agencies which are concerned with traffic safety and driver education in the high schools and colleges of Illinois. Legislative Threat Watch . . . Severe High Elevated Guarded Low We are currently in a SEVERE level watch, Click here to see why. What's New On Our Site . . . Subscribe to our e-Newsletter Comment Through 6/20/05 Free Driver Education Public Relations Brochure March 2005 Congressional Quarterly Researcher - Article on Teen Driving February 2005 New Illinois Licenses For Teens Under 21 - January 1, 2005 ... Legislative Action Committee Presentation - IHSCDEA Fall Workshops 2004 What states are Illinois permits valid in?

26. RRFC Network state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, http://www.dssc.org/frc/rrfc.htm

RRFC Network About the FRC Conferences Federal Resources ... Publications RRFC Network Technical Assistance What's New Home The Regional Resource and Federal Centers (RRFC) Network is comprised of the six Regional Resource Centers for Special Education and the FRC. listing of states by RRC What are the Regional Resource Centers? The six Regional Resource Centers (RRCs) are specifically funded to assist state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities. The RRCs help states and U.S. jurisdictions find integrated solutions for systemic reform, offering consultation, information services, technical assistance, training, and product development. The beneficiaries of the RRCs' work are children and youth with disabilities, and the families and professionals associated with them. Back to top Which RRC serves my state?

27. NCEF Resource List: School Size/Small Schools (illinois University, Chicago College of education, Small School Workshop, Local educational agencies are eligible to apply on behalf of a large high http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/size.cfm

SCHOOL SIZE/SMALL SCHOOLS NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles examining research and changing standards for K-12 school and enrollment size, and class and classroom size. Show all citations Show citations from 2000 to present Show citations from 2002 to present Show Abstracts Hide Abstracts References to Books and Other Media - 78 (5 new citations) References to Journal Articles - 95 (2 new citations) Related Web Sites Related Resource Lists An Analysis of Construction of Small Schools vs. Larger Schools. http://www.maine.gov/education/const/c002.doc Brown, Scott; Johnson, Paul; Doughty, Dale; Cecil, Dan; Keck, Lyndon (State Board of Education, Augusta, Maine , Jul 2005) Presents results of studies in Maine indicating that a consolidated school can serve the same student population and offer the same curriculum with less square footage and thus at a reduced cost than two or more smaller schools. Operating and personnel costs are also lower in the consolidated school option, with savings approaching $3,500 per student over 40 years in Maine. As a school's enrollment decreases, the square footage and subsequent cost per student increases. Interpretation of the data by the Maine Department of Education is included. 19p. Educational Facility Resources from the AIA 2005 National Convention.

28. National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities: Planning Schools Grounds For won an award from the illinois State Council on Business/education partnerships. State and local education agencies usually publish site selection http://www.edfacilities.org/pubs/outdoor.html

Cheryl Wagner National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities May 2000 very school's grounds are potential educational spaces where concepts taught within the school building can come alive to students. Research shows that students better absorb and retain math, science, language arts, and other skills that incorporate their immediate environment and use all five senses (Lieberman and Hoody 1998). Once we accept that education naturally occurs both indoors and out, the term "outdoor learning" will begin to seem as strange as the never- used "indoor learning." Thoughtful and imaginative teamwork by designers, teachers, students, facilities personnel, and parents can develop a new or existing school site's full potential in ways that create: This publication covers the planning and design of school grounds for outdoor learning in new and existing K through 12 facilities. Curriculum development as well as athletic field planning and maintenance are not covered although some references on these topics are provided. Educators have used the outdoors for teaching, gardening, and physical education for more than 100 years. Interest in outdoor learning ebbs and flows, but a heightened international awareness of outdoor learning exists today.

29. Illinois Environmental Education Advancement Consortium A statewide partnership to further environmental education in illinois. agencies and individuals working to build Environmental education (EE) capacity http://www.ieeac.org/

What is IEEAC? IEEAC Goals What IEEAC Offers Accomplishments Current Projects ... Contact IEEAC A state-wide partnership to further environmental education in Illinois. What is IEEAC? The Illinois Environmental Education Advancement Consortium (IEEAC) is made up of professionals, agencies and individuals working to build Environmental Education (EE) capacity by supporting and strengthening a comprehensive EE program for Illinois. Members come from many different institutions and organizations throughout Illinois. IEEAC began as part of the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP), a national partnership funded by the US EPA. For more than eight years, IEEAC has worked closely with the National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP) based at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. IEEAC has also partnered with the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) on several significant projects. For more information about any of the organizations mentioned here, please visit our Resources page.

30. ILA: Jobline: Job Opportunities English Library, University of illinois Library at Urbana Champaign parents, schools, and social service agencies. education The successful applicant http://www.ila.org/jobline/jobs.shtml

About Jobline Job Opportunities List a Job Jobline: Job Opportunities Using Jobline The employment listings on this page are provided as a service to employers and those seeking employment. Please contact the person or institution listed for more information about the job listing, if you have any questions. Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library Clinton Township, MI posted Wednesday, 21 September Description: The Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the library. The successful candidate will have experience in strategic planning, be a "hands-on" administrator, be visible in the library and in the community, have a vision for library service, and have the ability to articulate that vision to the Board, the staff, and the public. Candidates should be able to provide demonstrable examples of successful community/library collaboration, customer service focus, political skills, financial management expertise, and strong Board relations. Education: ALA accredited MLIS Experience: 10 yrs. prof.exp; 5 yrs. as adm.

31. Illinois State Rifle Association Kansas LE agencies free to sell or auction seized firearms basic classroom hunter safety and does not satisfy the illinois Hunter education Requirement. http://www.isra.org/

2005 Legislation Current to end of session! Drawing a Bead Richard Pearson ... HNT Some ISRA Documents are provided as PDF files, to read or print them, you may download the free Adobe Reader. Sept. 23: American Legion Post 1084 Shooting Sports Open House in Roselle! Read the flyer! (PDF) ISRA Press Release United Nations Report Validates Old Adage 'An Armed Society is a Polite Society' A report released this week by the United Nations confirms what law-abiding Americans have known for quite some time. That being that criminals prefer victims who cannot fight back. Based on a crime survey of the world's top industrialized countries, the U.N. report indicates that a resident of the United Kingdom is nearly 3 times more likely to become a victim of violent assault than is a citizen of the United States. The report reveals that Scotland is the most violent country in the industrialized world with over 2,000 Scots attacked every week, which amounts to about 3 percent of the population on an annual basis. England and Wales are close behind with 2.8 percent of the population falling victim to violent assault. By comparison, Americans are victimized by violent offenders at a rate of 1.2 percent. These latest crime figures are a snapshot of the upward spiral of violent crime in the United Kingdom. The rate of violent crime in the UK continues to grow despite the passage of successively more restrictive laws governing private firearm ownership. While violent crime in the UK has been ramping up, the rate of similar crimes in the United States has been declining thanks in large part to the passage of "concealed carry" laws in over four dozen states.

32. Iowa Agencies, Government Offices And Other Resources For People Who Are Disable Area education agencies links to AEAs by name and by location on map illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living provides services in Henry, Mercer, http://www.disabilitytraining.org/iowa-resources.html

Home Announcements Calendar Olmstead ... Resources The contributors to this web site strive to provide reliable information. However, understanding of what constitutes excellence in the many fields related to disabilities, and of how best to provide training in these fields, is constantly changing. Every day, experience and research expand knowledge. For these reasons, neither the authors nor the University of Iowa nor any other party involved in creating the Disabilitytraining.org site warrants that the information it contains is in every respect accurate or complete. Nor are they responsible for errors, omissions, or the results obtained from the use of this information. We encourage you to seek multiple sources of information and to discuss the information you find here with others, including other providers of training relevant to people with disabilities. The following sites are not part of our website, and we have no control over their content or availability. Press the Back button on your browser to return to this page after visiting these resources. Press Home to return to our starting page.

33. Resource Center · Directory Of Illinois Websites Directory of illinois Websites; Legal Assistance; Government agencies; Specific Disability illinois Network for Augmentative and Alternative education http://www.equipforequality.org/resourcecenter/illinoiswebsites.php

@import "../css/css_diaspora.css"; Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Equip for Equality Contact Info Support Us Search Home About Us Publications Resource Center You are Here: Home Resource Center > Directory of Illinois Websites Text Size: A A A A Directory of Illinois Websites Legal Assistance Government Agencies Specific Disability Advocacy Organizations ... Back to the Resource Center Page Tools: Print This Page Send to a Friend Bookmark Syndicate (RSS) Directory of Illinois Websites for People with Disabilities, Family Members, Service Providers, and Professionals Equip for Equality provides this directory of resources for additional information. Inclusion in the directory should not be construed as an endorsement of any kind. We plan to keep expanding the directory, so please contact us if you would like your organization included. Legal Assistance AIDS Legal Council of Chicago American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois American Jewish Congress Legal Clinic Asian Human Services Legal Clinic ... Northern Illinois University College of Law Government Agencies Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools Office of Specialized Services City of Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Chicago of Chicago ... U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

34. Education Working Paper 1 | Apples To Apples: An Evaluation Of Charter Schools S When charter school opponents in illinois pointed out that charter schools rely on information collected and made available by state education agencies. http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/ewp_01.htm

Site Navigation Support M.I. Scholars' Articles M.I. Issues Subscribe to City Journal Board of Trustees Staff Directory Links M.I. Book Catalog Internship Opportunities Join email updates HOME ABOUT MI CCI CLP ... CONTACT Education Working Paper No. 1 July 2003 Apples to Apples: An Evaluation of Charter Schools Serving General Student Populations Jay P. Greene, Ph.D. Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Greg Forster, Ph.D. Senior Research Associate, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Marcus A. Winters Research Associate, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Executive Summary Charter schools—public schools that are exempt from many of the procedural regulations that apply to regular public schools—are a widespread but poorly-studied form of education reform. With nearly 2,700 charter schools now educating more than 684,000 children nationwide, policymakers and parents need to know how the education charter schools provide compares to that provided by regular public schools. Assessing the academic performance of charter schools is difficult, because many charter schools are targeted toward specific populations such as at-risk students, disabled students, and juvenile delinquents. This makes it very challenging for researchers to draw a fair comparison—comparing targeted charter schools to regular public schools is like comparing apples and zebras. As a result, there are very few reliable research findings on the academic quality of charter schools as compared to regular public schools.

35. Illinois State Resources Web www.ebdnetworkil.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Web www.ishail.org Jodi Fleck, Principal education Consultant illinois State http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/il.htm

NICHCY State Resources : Illinois A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Illinois State Resources Table of Contents State Agencies Disability Organizations Parent Organizations Other Organizations The offices listed on this state sheet are primarily state-level offices. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information and assistance about disability issues in your state. If you find that an address or number has changed or is incorrect, please e-mail us at nichcy@aed.org and let us know. State Agencies and Organizations Age of Eligibility Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education United States Senators Honorable Richard J. Durbin (D) 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

36. Cross Roads Search And Rescue Volunteers providing education, service, and support to federal, state, county and local agencies free of charge. Includes dog/handler training seminars, articles, links, and contacts. http://www.crsar.com/

Cross Roads Search And Rescue of Illinois, Inc. We are dog handler teams training for missing persons response. Cross Roads Search And Rescue of Illinois, Inc. We are volunteers dedicated to providing education, service, and support to federal, state, county and local agencies free of charge. No community or agency is ever charged for our services. Donations are gratefully accepted. We are a not for profit corporation granted 501c3 status by the Internal Revenue Service. All donations are tax deductible and will be acknowledged with a receipt for tax purposes. Cross Roads Search and Rescue of Illinois, Inc. 1031 Chatham, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

37. Illinois Network Of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies - Welcome! illinois CCR Rs work in partnership with parents, business leaders, government officials and child care providers to make high quality child care available http://www.ilchildcare.org/

@import "../includes/inccrra.css"; About INCCRRA Early Childhood Professionals Glossary The Bright Horizons is working with our global relief partner, Mercy Corps International , to create the Hurricane Katrina Comfort for Kids program. This program will provide “Comfort Kits” for children age 5 and under that include a small bag, stuffed animal, and developmentally appropriate toys and other comfort items, as well as guidance for parents to help their young children cope. The current "Comfort for Kids" program is modeled on a program the same partners created to help traumatized New York school children in the aftermath of 9/11. Tips for parents and child care providers: HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH LIFE AFTER KATRINA: What Parents and Child Care Providers Can Do Helpful Links Parents and Providers Helping Children KidCare , the state program that offers health care coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans, is currently accepting applications. Families can apply online at www.kidcareillinois.com

38. Welcome To The Office Of Illinois State Fire Marshal Offers fire safety programs and services to citizens, fire fighting agencies and organizations throughout the state. Features kid's area, awareness and education, arson investigations, and contacts. http://www.state.il.us/osfm/

Partnering With The Fire Service To Protect Illinois www.state.il.us/osfm Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor OSFM Links Arson Investigation Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Elevator Safety Fire Prevention and Public Education ... Petroleum and Chemical Safety Information Home News About the Director Agency General Information ... NFIRS OSFM Features Hispanic/Latino Affairs Illinois Risk Watch "Fire & Administrative" Equipment Exchange Program Illinois Remembering When ... Home Search Illinois Current Focus FIRE PREVENTION WEEK October 9-15, 2005 Click here for more information... Notice to Business Owners and Local Inspection Enforcements Use/Sale of Aluminum Paint Spray Booths The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has been made aware of the fact that paint spray booths constructed of aluminum may be being marketed within the United States. The OSFM cautions owners of businesses that use paint spray booths as well as local fire and building code enforcement officers that the use of aluminum in paint spray booths is prohibited by the applicable codes of the two predominant code publishing organizations in the United States.

39. Illinois Network Of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies - Welcome! The illinois Network of Child Care Resource Referral agencies (INCCRRA) is an illinois CCR Rs currently list over 17400 child care providers on their http://www.ilchildcare.org/index1.htm

@import "../includes/inccrra.css"; About INCCRRA Early Childhood Professionals Glossary The Bright Horizons is working with our global relief partner, Mercy Corps International , to create the Hurricane Katrina Comfort for Kids program. This program will provide “Comfort Kits” for children age 5 and under that include a small bag, stuffed animal, and developmentally appropriate toys and other comfort items, as well as guidance for parents to help their young children cope. The current "Comfort for Kids" program is modeled on a program the same partners created to help traumatized New York school children in the aftermath of 9/11. Tips for parents and child care providers: HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH LIFE AFTER KATRINA: What Parents and Child Care Providers Can Do Helpful Links Parents and Providers Helping Children KidCare , the state program that offers health care coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans, is currently accepting applications. Families can apply online at www.kidcareillinois.com

40. The Council For Disability Rights SEA state education agency. ie, illinois State Board of education. Section 504. Provision of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits recipients of http://www.disabilityrights.org/glossary.htm

The Council for Disability Rights Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities CDR HOME NEWS BOOKS VIDEO ... HOW TO HELP A Parent's Guide to Special Ed / Special Needs Glossary of Special Education Terms Prepared by Dr. Joy J. Rogers, Professor, Loyola University School of Education Achievement/ability discrepancy. A criterion often used to determine whether a child has a learning disability. It asks, is the child working up to expectations? One "formula" for determining the presence of a discrepancy has been promulgated by the Illinois State Board of Education. Some districts have developed their own. Some scholarly texts offer alternative formulae. ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This law follows the principles established under Section 504. It provides for the protection from discrimination of persons with disabilities and allows claims for compensatory and punitive damages. Adaptive behavior. A sort of "practical intelligence." It is usually measured by scales that identify how well a person manages within his or her own environment. ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

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