Special Education Information and Advocacy Resources
Enhance Learning
At STAR NET, we believe that access to high-quality resources empowers educators, caregivers, and families to support young children in reaching their fullest potential. Search our Recommended Resources for more.
Equip for Equality
Works to advance the human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Illinois. EFE provides publications, events and disability-rights trainings to help people with disabilities and their families become better advocates for their rights.
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center, a federally funded Parent Training Center, exists to provide education, support, resources, and community linkages for families navigating the Special Education system, experiencing key educational transitions, and seeking needed supports and services in the school and community. We work with students with disabilities and their families to ensure they understand their educational rights under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and can fully participate in the Special Education process.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)
One of two Illinois Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers providing training about IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to parents. FRDC serves the counties of Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties in northern Illinois. They provide information, trainings and resources in English and Spanish.
FetaWeb, From Emotions To Advocacy
Run by psychologist, Pamela Wright, wife and partner of Peter Wright. FetaWeb is the companion website to Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition – The Special Education Survival Guide by Pam and Pete Wright, which teaches families effective special education advocacy skills.
Illinois Administrative Code Part 226 – Special Education
TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SUB CHAPTER f: INSTRUCTION FOR SPECIFIC STUDENT POPULATIONS PART 226 SPECIAL EDUCATION
Illinois Child Find Project
Educating the public about the importance of early intervention and early childhood special education services for eligible children as early as possible in their development, the Child Find Project develops and disseminates informational education materials, and resource and service information to Illinois school districts, early intervention providers, health care providers, families, child care providers, educators, families and the general public.
Illinois STAR NET
Illinois STAR NET promotes excellence through best practices in early childhood education for young children with disabilities. STAR NET Region II and VI represents two of the six statewide STAR NET regional offices. Visit the Illinois STAR NET website for a map of all the STAR NET Regions and counties served.
Illinois State Board of Education – Special Education Parent Rights Guide
ISBE Information for Parents and Guardians and Parent Guide linked table of content.