Welcome to the Educational Advocacy Assistance Catalog
This page will provide educational advocacy recorded webinars, documents, enrichment resources, and links to support the children and youth we serve. The resources are meant to be utilized by advocates, staff, and caregivers.
Special Education Resources
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The Special Education Disability Areas page includes information, research, resources, and best practices on the following program areas: Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Visual Impairment.
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Children with disabilities sometimes need and are entitled to special equipment and services to ensure that they have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Learn more about equipment, funding, consultation, and evaluation resources, implementation strategies, best practices, and other services available.
Educational Advocacy Webinars
Educational Advocacy Documents
Hands-On Educational Games and Activities for Children and Youth
Providing multiple modalities of learning increases student learning outcomes, especially for kinesthetic hands-on learners and students with disabilities. Engaging with a child in learning through play also increases attachment and promotes co-regulation. Below are age-appropriate activities for students and their caretakers.
Academic Enrichment for Children and Youth
Enrichment packets are designed to support students in their learning outcomes. Before presenting activities to a family or struggling student, please consider the student's barriers to successful learning outcomes, educational support, and grade level. Discussion with the student's caretaker and teacher will guide you in presenting appropriate material as needed.
Online Tutoring and Academic Support for Children and Youth
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Online Courses, Lessons and Practice
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At this time, the program is on hold as students return to in-person learning. Please check back in the Spring of 2022.
The purpose of this free online tutoring program is to provide support to families in the community. Tutoring is provided by students enrolled in teacher education courses at Illinois State University. Participating families will not be charged for the tutoring sessions. -
Remote Learning Resources
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Access an entire list of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
Resources and References
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Illinois State Board of Education
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Resources for monitoring, understanding, and addressing chronic absence.
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FREE, research-based, and Common Core-aligned reading comprehension curriculum.
