All parents can positively impact their children’s learning and healthy development, and when families, schools and communities partner together, schools thrive and students benefit. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to navigate the educational system and know how to best work with district and school personnel. Often times, parents of students with disabilities face additional challenges. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has developed some web pages and resources specifically for parents of students with disabilities.

• A Parent's Guide - Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
  
  
• Derechos y responsabilidades educacionales: entendiendo la educación especial en Illinois “Guía para padres”

Visit ISBE's website: Special Education | Information for Parents/Guardians for more information.