Rainbow Cafe
Rainbow Cafe provides non-judgmental support and access to personal, community, spiritual, and health resources to LGBTQIA+ people in Southern Illinois.
Family & Community Partnership
National Equity Project
The National Equity Project is a nonprofit, social impact organization committed to increasing the capacity of people to achieve thriving, self-determining, educated and just communities. Schools can find resources for racial justice and educational equity.
Parent Engagement Institute
A partnership between Palenque LSNA and the Southwest Organizing Project, the Parent Engagement Institute (PEI) builds the capacity of community organizations, parent leaders, and schools to replicate the Parent Mentor Program model and build transformative parent leadership in schools and communities across Illinois and beyond.
Parental Involvement vs. Parental Engagement
Efforts to improve children’s educational outcomes are much more effective when the family is actively involved. This blog from 2023 discusses the difference between parental involvement vs parental enagement, and gives examples for true engagment such as providing training for parents of children with special needs and involving parents in key school-wide decisions.
Mental Health Literacy Website
Website committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education and resources. Materials are provided in a variety of mediums that include videos, animations, brochures, e-books, face-to-face training programs, and online training programs – all specifically designed to meet the needs of children, youth, young adults, families, educators, community agencies and health care providers.
Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
Whether you’re seeking online therapy, supportive organizations, or emergency help, you’ll find trusted resources here for LGBTQ individuals.
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Mikva Challenge
Youth led/youth voice work to develop youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.
National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement
Association/platform for advancing practices, promoting evidence-based policies, building capacity and leadership in the field, and upholding family, school, and community engagement as a core strategy for improving child development and student achievement
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Individual and Contextual Factors Associated With School Connectedness in the Context of Counseling in Schools (2020)
Research article offering insights into fostering connectedness in the context of counseling in schools with consideration to students’ developmental needs. NOTE: PAID ACCESS ONLY
Institute for Educational Leadership
IEL provides a range of supports to school districts, including: assessment of current practice; coaching district engagement staff; technical assistance in implementing assessment recommendations and action plans; and designing summer institutes and other professional development and peer learning activities where necessary.