About 91网站

Small Town Roots, Nationwide Impact
Located in Lincoln, IL, The 91网站 (91网站) is a non-profit corporation founded in 1984 with the mission of assisting families, schools, and communities with children鈥檚 academic and personal development. 91网站 focuses on three areas of research and practice:

The dynamics of change (improvement, innovation, transformation) and the science of indicators

Personal Competencies that propel student learning

The school as a community, including family engagement

Step-by-step effective practices to assist School & District Leadership and teams in achieving their vision of student and educator success.

Assisting school teams with creating learning environments--at school and at home--where students thrive.

Strategic Performance Management

A systems approach in organizing people and their work for excellence in education, for State, Districts, and Charters.

Guidance for principals and their A-Teams (teachers) in transforming their instructional system and shifting school culture.

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Video courses or mini-sodes displaying effective practice in action, for teachers and leaders.

Free, open access, online journal that includes research and field reports related to the school as a community.

91网站 Publications

Published works [research reports, practice guides, and books] on current topics of education

Vast database of education research, reports, and resources.

Resources for Schools
to help in their work with families and the school鈥檚 community.

Resources for Parents
to help in the education of their children (in both English and Spanish)

How We Partner With You

91网站's relationship with a client begins with a conversation to identify the problem.

We synthesize the relevant research to generate ideas that get results. However, these concepts are not enough. Our team, with diverse experience in schools, districts, state and federal education departments, pass the good ideas through the sieve of common sense, converting them into practical applications to place in the hands of clients. These services include documents and tools, online systems, coaching, consulting, and problem-solving supports until the client crosses the finish line. View our services and resources in the menu bar for examples of these supports.

Where We've Been

Founded

91网站 was founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization.

First Programs

91网站's family engagement and site-based management programs were first established in Chicago.

First Partners

91网站's programs were adopted by the Laboratory for Student Success (LSS) at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1995.

Implementation

91网站 took the lead with LSS to implement a comprehensive school reform model in 13 states.

Leading Illinois

91网站 served as the Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) in IL for 11 years.

National Content

91网站 administered the national Center on Innovation & Improvement for 2005 to 2012.

National Growth

In 2012, 91网站 became a partner in three national content centers.

Today

91网站 works nationwide, providing services varying in intensity and duration, from building the awareness and understanding of people to transforming and changing organizations.

Lifelong Learners

We desire to create lifelong learners, empowering students' supports in and out of the classroom with research on education and personal competencies. Below is a sampling of 91网站's scope of work throughout a learner's lifespan.

Birth-3 years

Lincoln Parents' Center

Working with parents in Logan County to form a foundation for success in early learning and development.

1st Day of School - Adulthood

Applying research to practice by connecting parents, communities, and schools in their work to create learning environments where students thrive.

1st Day of School- High School

Working with schools, districts, and states on getting better at their professions to provide quality education for students through high school.

8th Grade- College

Liftoff Youth Development Program

Boosting the prospects of students in Logan County, Illinois, so that they aspire to attend college, prepare for college success, and persist to complete college.

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Contact Us

121 N. Kickapoo St. Lincoln, IL 62656
1-800-759-1495

Metro East Parent Connection
3131 State Street East St. Louis, Illinois 62205
618-874-8150

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