Parent & Student Resources
- English & Other Languages
- 日本語 Japanese
- Русский Russian
- Español Spanish
- தமிழ் Tamil
- తెలుగు Telugu
- українська Ukrainian
English & Other Languages
English & Other Languages
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Latino Family Literacy Project
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- Student Online Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
- Talking with children about difficult things in the news
- Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
- School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
- Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
- How to Talk to a Child worried about deportation
- How to talk to a child about deportation and separation
- ILRC: Family Preparedness Plan
- A Bilingual Book Focused on Coping Skills for Children of Immigrants
Talking with children about difficult things in the news
Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
How to Talk to a Child worried about deportation
How to talk to a child about deportation and separation
ILRC: Family Preparedness Plan
A Bilingual Book Focused on Coping Skills for Children of Immigrants
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
-
Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
-
Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Latino Family Literacy Project
The Latino Family Literacy Project is a research based program designed to teach the importance of establishing a family reading routine and helps both parents and children develop a love for reading together as a family.
The Family Literacy Project is a 6- to 10-week program in which parents meet once a week for two hours with teachers and administrators who've been specially trained to deliver the program. During each meeting, parents receive a new bilingual book written for their child's age group—either at the preschool, elementary, or junior high level—and teachers read through that book with them, pointing out ways to emphasize the book's themes, call attention to important details, and ask questions that will not only help their children understand what they've read but will also motivate them to read more.
The books in the program are carefully selected and address themes that provoke meaningful family discussions. Every week parents have the opportunity to talk about their at-home experiences with that week’s book. Often times parents share that the books have served as starting points for their families to have conversations about important topics that can sometimes be difficult and don’t naturally surface in daily communication. Throughout the program, parents and children also document their experiences by using a disposable camera to create a family album featuring photos that capture the fun they've had and the lessons they've learned after reading books together.
The impact of the program is perhaps best expressed by the parents who participated in the project themselves. For instance, Margarito Rios loved how the project provided him and his daughter with an opportunity to get to know each other better simply by reading together. "I discovered so much about my daughter," said Mr. Rios. "I was surprised at some of her answers. We read and discussed the book and learned about each other. We had the opportunity to learn more about our traditions and culture too."
Furthermore, Enrique Segura said the project helped his family go from not reading at home to having reading become a nightly family activity and having the staff recognize his family whenever it visited the library. "At home, our whole family changed," said Mr. Segura. "Before starting this program, we weren't really that interested in reading. We now read every night for about 30 minutes. This was a nice experience because it improved our reading experience at home 100 percent."
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
Student Online Resources
-
Series on PBS exploring the language of Spanish and English - videos and games
-
Spanish Playground
Computerized games reinforcing vocabulary, grammar, numbers, etc. -
YouTube - Spanish Playground
YouTube channel dedicated to match their website to support learners of all ages to learn Spanish
Please note many of these websites run advertisements. It is important that students are monitored while using these websites in order to best provide them with a safe learning experience.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
日本語 Japanese
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シカゴ日本商工会議所 Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago |
|
日系アメリカ人奉仕委員会文化プログラム Japanese American Service Committee Cultural Programs (Chicago) |
Japanese
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
- Talking with children about difficult things in the news
- Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
- School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
- Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
Talking with children about difficult things in the news
Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
-
Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
-
Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
Русский Russian
|
Культурный центр «Круг сообщества» Krug Community Circle (cultural center) |
Russian
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
- Talking with children about difficult things in the news
- Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
- School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
Talking with children about difficult things in the news
Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
-
Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
-
Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
Español Spanish
|
Socios para Nuestras Comunidades Partners for Our Communities |
|
Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Noroeste Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
Spanish
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Latino Family Literacy Project
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- Student Online Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
- Talking with children about difficult things in the news
- Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
- School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
- Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
- How to Talk to a Child worried about deportation
- How to talk to a child about deportation and separation
- ILRC: Family Preparedness Plan
- A Bilingual Book Focused on Coping Skills for Children of Immigrants
Talking with children about difficult things in the news
Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
How to Talk to a Child worried about deportation
How to talk to a child about deportation and separation
ILRC: Family Preparedness Plan
A Bilingual Book Focused on Coping Skills for Children of Immigrants
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
-
Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
-
Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Latino Family Literacy Project
The Latino Family Literacy Project is a research based program designed to teach the importance of establishing a family reading routine and helps both parents and children develop a love for reading together as a family.
The Family Literacy Project is a 6- to 10-week program in which parents meet once a week for two hours with teachers and administrators who've been specially trained to deliver the program. During each meeting, parents receive a new bilingual book written for their child's age group—either at the preschool, elementary, or junior high level—and teachers read through that book with them, pointing out ways to emphasize the book's themes, call attention to important details, and ask questions that will not only help their children understand what they've read but will also motivate them to read more.
The books in the program are carefully selected and address themes that provoke meaningful family discussions. Every week parents have the opportunity to talk about their at-home experiences with that week’s book. Often times parents share that the books have served as starting points for their families to have conversations about important topics that can sometimes be difficult and don’t naturally surface in daily communication. Throughout the program, parents and children also document their experiences by using a disposable camera to create a family album featuring photos that capture the fun they've had and the lessons they've learned after reading books together.
The impact of the program is perhaps best expressed by the parents who participated in the project themselves. For instance, Margarito Rios loved how the project provided him and his daughter with an opportunity to get to know each other better simply by reading together. "I discovered so much about my daughter," said Mr. Rios. "I was surprised at some of her answers. We read and discussed the book and learned about each other. We had the opportunity to learn more about our traditions and culture too."
Furthermore, Enrique Segura said the project helped his family go from not reading at home to having reading become a nightly family activity and having the staff recognize his family whenever it visited the library. "At home, our whole family changed," said Mr. Segura. "Before starting this program, we weren't really that interested in reading. We now read every night for about 30 minutes. This was a nice experience because it improved our reading experience at home 100 percent."
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
Student Online Resources
-
Series on PBS exploring the language of Spanish and English - videos and games
-
Spanish Playground
Computerized games reinforcing vocabulary, grammar, numbers, etc. -
YouTube - Spanish Playground
YouTube channel dedicated to match their website to support learners of all ages to learn Spanish
Please note many of these websites run advertisements. It is important that students are monitored while using these websites in order to best provide them with a safe learning experience.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
தமிழ் Tamil
|
சிகாகோ தமிழ் சங்கம் Chicago Tamil Sangam |
Tamil
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
-
Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
-
Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
తెలుగు Telugu
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గ్రేటర్ చికాగో తెలుగు సంఘం Telugu Association of Greater Chicago |
Telugu
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
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Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
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Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
українська Ukrainian
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Український Чикаго Ukrainian Chicago |
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Українська молодіжна асоціація Палатина Ukrainian Youth Association of Palatine |
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Асоціація української молоді Чикаго Ukrainian Youth Association of Chicago |
Ukrainian
- Community Resources
- Community Partnerships & Tutoring
- Language Learning for Adults
- Multilingual Parent Resources
- What Are Assessments Used For?
- Additional Resources
Community Resources
- Talking with children about difficult things in the news
- Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
- School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
- Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
Talking with children about difficult things in the news
Tips for Families and Educators: Talking to Children About Violence
School Safety and Crisis: Talking to Children About Violence
Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
Community Partnerships & Tutoring
Weekly literacy tutoring and enrichment are provided at East Park Apartments for kindergarten through third-grade students from Kimball Hill and Willow Bend Elementary Schools. Programming focuses on early literacy and foundational math skills. Kids learn through games, songs, books, and more. All are welcome!
- East Park Apartments Tutoring
- Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
- Parent Mentor Program
- Partners for Our Communities (POC)
East Park Apartments Tutoring
Mrs. Carolina Ruiz
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Willow Bend Elementary School
Mrs. Ruiz has 17+ years teaching primary and kindergarten students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in primary education. This is Mr Ruiz’s first year teaching in the United States. She has a great rapport with children and always treats them with respect, kindness, and love.
Yohana Amante Negrete
Grade 1 Dual Language Teacher at Kimball Hill Elementary School
Green Lane Apartments Tutoring
Parent Mentor Program
Community Consolidated School District 15 is proud to partner with Partners for Our Communities (POC), the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Parent Engagement Institute to bring the Parent Mentor Program into our classrooms at Virginia Lake, Lake Louise, and Jane Addams Elementary Schools.
How It Works
-
Potential parents are interviewed, selected, and provided an initial full week of training.
-
Parents are assigned to a classroom (not their own child’s) where they work one-on-one or in small groups with children for two hours a day Monday through Thursday.
-
Parent Mentors come together on Fridays or Saturdays each week to spend time together and to receive ongoing support and training around academic instruction, community engagement and leadership skills.
-
After reaching 100 volunteer hours, our parent mentors receive a small stipend provided by grant funding.
Partners for Our Communities (POC)
Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural. By leveraging the services of over 15 partnering organizations, POC accelerates access to critical resources, meeting the needs of underserved families in the most efficient and cost-effective way, including Counseling & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Education Services, and Youth Programs.
Language Learning for Adults
Language Learning for Adults
- Adult ESL Night School Township High School District 211
- Adult ESL Classes District 214
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
- Family Literacy for ESL District 214
- Free and Low-Cost Ways to Learn a New Language
- Harper College - ESL Courses (Intermediate and Advanced Levels Only)
- Learn English with Anna Level 1
- Learn English with Anna Level 2
- Palatine Library - ESL Book Club
- Palatine Library - ESL Conversation Club
- Partners for Our Communities (POC) - ESL Support & Conversation Practice Class
Multilingual Parent Resources
Local Resources for Parents—This is a list of local resources for parents.
Dual Language Links
- Dual Language Education Can Close the Achievement Gap
- Dual Language Immersion Approach Will Change Achievement in American Schools
- Dual Language Schools
Supporting Your Emerging Bilingual Child
- Bilingual Kids Rock
- Colorin Colorado: Resources for Families
- Colorin Colorado: “Being Bilingual Is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home”
- Colorin Colorado: “Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish”
- Colorin Colorado: “Partnering with Indigenous Families from Latin America”
- How to Raise a Bilingual Baby
Video Library for Multilingual Parents—The Illinois Resource Center (IRC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Multilingual Department, has developed a video library as a resource for members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils (BPACs) and parents of English Learners. The purpose of the video library is to address topics including family engagement, Pre-K–Grade 12 educational programs and services, higher education opportunities, parental leadership and advocacy, and immigration and community issues to help BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities. The videos, 10-30 minutes in length, are available in various languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, and French. All are welcome to take advantage of this valuable resource.
What Are Assessments Used For?
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
- WIDA-Screener—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELs. The WIDA Screener is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to Level 6 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- WIDA ACCESS—All English learners participate in the ACCESS test as required by the Illinois State Board of Education each year. The ACCESS assessment measures the English language proficiency levels of every student in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Additional Resources
Upcoming Multilingual Events
all day
Jane Addams, 1020 E Sayles Drive, Palatine
all day
Jane Addams, 1020 E Sayles Drive, Palatine
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