"Helping parents help their children."
During the last decade, Niles Township has become home to the largest growing population of immigrants and refugees in the Chicagoland area. Rapidly changing demographics prompted the Niles Township Superintendents' Association to spearhead an effort to create a parent center. With the support of local school boards, the Niles Township Schools' English Language Learner ELL Parent Center opened its doors in July, 2008.
The Center serves as a welcome resource for parents to support them in advocating for their children's academic achievement. Through survival-based programming, the Center offers English classes, access to community services, and uniquely designed workshops. Programs are crafted to meet parent needs and encourage parental involvement and leadership in the community at large. Ultimately the Center strives to provide the skills and tools to understand and navigate the U.S. educational system for the rich and diverse tapestry that is the backdrop for sixteen schools (Niles North, Niles West, and their Pre-K-8 feeder schools) in Skokie, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, and Niles.
Center Objectives:
1) Literacy - so that parents can effectively communicate
2) Access to Community Resources - so that parents can support raising healthy children
3) Parent Education - so that parents themselves can model life-long learning
ESL
English as a Second Language
Saturday
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
January 7 - May 19
Click for details:
Jan-May2012.pdf
FAMILY LITERACY
This class combines traditional ESL with PEP (Parents as Educational Partners) curriculum. Participants learn relevant school and health information and work on their English using computer programs differentiated to their levels. Hands-on activities are included for parents to better understand American culture. This class is for parents with children in 8th grade or below. The instructors are from Oakton Community College.
FamLitJan-Apr2012.pdf
Tea - n - Talk
English Conversation Class
Fridays
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
September 16th - December 16th
Tea-n-Talk Video
EngConvFlyerJan-May2012.pdf
Intensive English for Beginners
Participants will have an opportunity to rapidly increase their English by meeting four mornings a week.
FREE Intensive ESL Class_flyer_Spring2012.pdf
Mom From Another Country Bloggers
Improve your English through writing and learning the lastest technology! Visit the link below to blog with mothers from all over the world.
Mom Blog
Reading for Healthy Families
Improve your reading skills and learn how to keep you and your family healthy.
Click here for class details:
ReadingforHealthyFamiliesFeb-May2012.pdf
Writing Class
Thursdays
1 - 2:30 p.m.
This class helps students improve their writing skills.
WritersWorkshopSept-Dec2011-1.pdf
The Learning Basket (Parents of children 0-3)
FREE parental training for residents of Skokie, Morton Grove, Niles, and Lincolnwood. The Learning Basket, a program of The Institute of Cultural Affairs, is a series of group discussions and instructional time that focuses on the importance of parents as teachers. Parents will learn about children's growth, brain development and experience the benefit of interactive playtime with simple toys. Sessions will be conducted in English and Spanish - interpreters for other languages may be available upon request. Participants will receive a Play to Learn activity book and each of the 18 toys used during the group.
Click on the icon below for translation:
LearningBasketJan2011.pdf
LngBsktFall2010SPANISH.pdf
Homework Help & Positive Parenting
Bring your children for help with their homework while you learn how to build your child's self-esteem, improve communication, and discipline effectively. Practical ways to support your child's academic achievement such as tutor.com and Brainfuse will also be shared.
HHPPOct-Dec2011.pdf
Drugs, Alcohol, and Teen Sex Awareness
Learn what your teen is dealing with and how to talk to him or her. Parenting and effective discipline tips will be shared.
(Parents of children 12 yrs old & up)
Class currently not offered. Click here for previous class details:
awareness.pdf
Bridging Mother-Daughter Group
Share challenges and build healthy relationships!
(Mothers and Daughters, at least 12 years old)
BrdigingFlyer.pdf
CitClsSPANISHMar-Jun 2011.pdf
Immigration, Visas & Medicaid
Get your questions answered by Kris Sadur, Constituent Advocate/Outreach Coordinator for Congresswoman Schakowsky.
Call for an appointment.
Citizenship
Prepare for your citizenshp interview and exam. HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) volunteers will teach those who are on the path to citizenship everything they need to know.
This class is conducted in English.
CitSept-Nov2011.pdf
Financial Literacy
Learn how money works in the USA.
FinLitSeptNov2011.pdf
FREE Computer Classes
Registration Recommended
Limited space!
CompSept-Dec2011.pdf
CompT-ThOct-Dec 2011.pdf
Life After High School
Prepare for life after high school. Learn about paying for college and learn about students' rights regardless of legal status.
OCC_HIASpresatELL2-24-11.pdf
Health Fair
School physicals, dental exams, and immunization information. Social workers available. Registration is recommended.
2010HealthFair.pdf
Employment
Learn how to conduct an effective job search, how to talk to employers, and more through presentations by Upwardly Global representatives.
Getting Around Town
Learn how to use public transportation to get where you want to go. A PACE representative will be available to answer questions and a computer demonstration will allow participants to become actively engaged in this hands-on workshop. Interpreters are available upon request.
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
Email resume & cover letter to: cwallace_skokie68.org
VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME
Call to schedule an appointment:
847-568-7617
