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Chicago Education, Schools & Universities

The University of Chicago - A private, nondenominational, coeducational institution of higher learning and research located in Hyde Park, a culturally rich and ethnically diverse neighborhood seven miles south of downtown Chicago.
About the University of Chicago - A page of links compiled by the University News Office that explores facts, history, plans, finances, events, news, and life at the U of C.
Art, Culture, and Recreation - Guide to activities, events, and organizations that enrich the life of the university community.
Awards & Honors - Laurels won by the University of Chicago and its people, including more than 70 Nobel Prizes.
Chicago Life - A user's guide to the University of Chicago.
Maps - Maps of the region, the city, the neighborhood, and the University of Chicago campus.
University of Chicago Movies - Flash movies about the university and the city of Chicago, as well as panoramas of the Main Quadrangle and Botany Pond.
Chicago State University
Columbia Chronicle - Weekly student newspaper of Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago - Providing visual, performing, media and communications degrees and programs.
Columbia College On The Ground - Student group for social and political activism. Features events, activities and photos.
DePaul Information Services - Security resources and services.
DePaul University - Official site.
The DePaulia - Weekly student newspaper of DePaul University.
Lifelong Learning and Suburban Campuses - Offers programs aimed at a more mature audience.
Erikson Institute - Located in Chicago. Offers masters and doctoral programs specializing in early childhood development.
Illinois Institute of Technology - IIT is a private, Ph.D.-granting institution with programs in engineering, science, psychology, architecture, business, design and law.
Stuart School of Business, IIT - The Stuart School is an AACSB accredited school that has developed industry-based graduate programs to provide expertise in newly emerging areas of finance, business, and technology management.
Tech News - Student newspaper of the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Tillmans' IIT Home Page - Provides support for students in Michael Tillmans Instructional Design and Knowledge
Management classes at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) - Doctoral and advanced studies in clinical social work with classes on weekends. Features overview of programs and student information.
Loyola University Chicago - A Jesuit Catholic university dedicated to knowledge in the service of humanity. A comprehensive, independent, urban institution of higher education and health care in Chicago, Illinois.
Meadville/Lombard Theological School - A theological school serving Unitarian Universalism and liberal religion.
North Park Theological Seminary - Official seminary of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
North Park University - A Christian liberal arts university located in Chicago. Academics, admission and financial aid, university relations, student life, information resources, news and events.
The Douglas D4 Site - Find out about life in Douglas Hall--Wing D, 4th Floor.
Northeastern Illinois University - Features academic programs in the arts and sciences, business and management, and education. Offers an events calendar, alumni resources, admissions information and news. Located in Chicago.
Rush University - Official web site of Rush Medical College and Rush College of Nursing. General information, academic information, academic calendar, online classes, electronic publications, course syllabi, departments, timetable of courses, contacts, upcoming events, network services .
Saint Xavier University - Located in Chicago, admission and financial aid, student services, academic programs, news, alumni, library and technology.
Facility Planning and Space Analysis at UIC - Complete maintenance of space inventory for campus buildings.
University of Illinois at Chicago - A public research university and home of the Flames; site features information on programs, admissions, registration and news.

A+ Education Centers - Offering children tutoring and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, and ACT preparation. Offers three locations.
Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) - Non-profit organization founded by community leaders, and contracted by Chicago Public Schools for management of the city's first contract school, The Chicago Academy, a teacher preparation program and northwest side K-8 school. Overview of programs, application, and the school.
After School Matters - ASM provides after-school activities to Chicago youth, while simultaneously preparing them for the demands of the workplace. Includes programs in art, sports, technology, and writing. Features application form, and contacts.
Barrel of Monkeys - Ensemble of actors and educators that creates an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. Offers creative writing workshops, children's programs, and contact information.
Chicago Academy of Science (CAoS) Club - An online science resource for K-8 teachers. Includes membership information, programs and services, lesson plans, and contacts.
Chicago's Walking School Bus Program - Route, general information, benefits, how to start a new route, and contact information.
Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago - Law-related education program for elementary and secondary schools. Helps schools foster critical thinking skills and responsible civic action in students. Programs and events, publications, newsletters, and calendar provided. Available in français and español.
Inner-City Teaching Corps (ICTC) - A service organization that is committed to serving children in the inner-city. Includes details of its programs for urban youth education, and its efforts to recruit, train and support mid-career and retired professionals in becoming teachers.
Math Tutor Chicago - Math tutoring services offered by Tom Heineman, former math teacher and now a full-time tutor. Serving the Chicago area with a focus on the north side and north suburbs.
Young Chicago Authors - Non-profit organization promoting creative writing, literacy and literature among the city's urban youth, by using unique teaching opportunities and performance.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) - The city's school district with over 435,000 students in more than 600 schools. Site offers information on services, report cards, school links, administration, testing and details on alternative, charter, magnet and special programs.
CAPE - Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education - Serves students by advancing the role of the arts in K-12 public education. Features partnership information, curriculum examples, participating schools and organizations, special projects and links.
Catalyst: Voices of Chicago School Reform - Publication that provides news about the issues affecting Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago GEAR UP Alliance - Seeks to increase the number of students graduating and going on to post-secondary education by effecting positive whole-school, systemic change in Chicago public schools. Resources and learning networks for parents, educators, and students.
Chicago Public Education Fund, The - A venture-capital fund and results-oriented foundation created to increase community investment and act as a catalyst in improving the city's schools.
Chicago Public Schools/University of Chicago Internet Project (CUIP) - Seeks to enhance teaching and learning in 29 Chicago Public Schools through the use of the Internet and other technologies. Includes overview of initiatives, management and training, and technology expo.
Consortium on Chicago School Research - Independent federation of Chicago area organizations that conducts research on the city's public schools, the problems they face, and the mechanisms for improvement. Features impact studies, publications, and contacts.
CPS: No Child Left Behind - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) implementation of the federal program created by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, which promotes educational choice in a new way, by requiring school systems to offer parents in low-performing schools the opportunity to transfer their children to better-performing schools. Includes affected schools, news and press releases, parent letters, and national site.
Dorsey Academic Preparatory Center, Thomas A. - Serve students who have not met the CPS eighth-grade promotion criteria and are 15 years or older as of December 1st of the subsequent school year. Includes information on class size, programs, calendar, and faculty.
Museums and Public Schools (MAPS) - A new and creative approach to teaching and learning. Blending museum resources and inquiry-based instruction with the Chicago Academic Standards and Curriculum Framework Statements.
Northside Learning Center - A special education high school.
Parents United for Responsible Education (PURE) - Association for parents and local school council (LSC) members that seeks to improve the education of public school students. Offers membership program, articles, an events calendar, news, and contact details.
Web Institute for Teachers (WIT) - An intensive four-week seminar aimed to help progressive K-12 teachers integrate the use of the Web in the classroom. A project of the Center for School Improvement (CSI) and the Chicago Public Schools/University of Chicago Internet Project (CUIP) in collaboration with the Graham School of General Studies at the University of Chicago.

Chicago Sudbury School - Follows the Sudbury Valley Model of learning where students and teachers are equal. Includes information on the model, FAQs, location, tuition, calendar, links and contacts.
Chicago Waldorf School - Offering an independent, non-denominational education from early childhood, grade school and high school. Includes overview of the Waldorf philosophy, programs, and contacts. Located in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
Francis W. Parker School - This co-ed day school for Junior Kindergarten through the senior year of high school. Includes information on philosophy, programs, admissions, and contacts.
Lake View Academy - An alternative high school program (grades 10-12) that offers a second chance to teenagers in the Chicago area who have had little success with the public school system. Affiliated with the Lake View Presbyterian Church.
Latin School of Chicago, The - College preparatory school established in 1888 serves students in grades junior kindergarten through twelve.
Loop Lab School - An elementary school located in the heart of the Loop.
Lycée Français de Chicago - French multicultural and bilingual school, kindergarten through 12th grade. This independent, not-for-profit school is oriented towards the French Baccalaureate, and provides an overview of its curriculum, after school and lunch programs.
Morgan Park Academy - An independent school with more than 127 years of service to children from preschool to 12th Grade. Admissions, academic, athletic, alumni, staff and student information featured.
North Park Elementary School - A K-8 elementary school on the north side.
North Shore School - An independent, nonprofit, nondenominational, co-educational, elementary school (preschool through 8th). Includes information on school, curriculum, events calendar, links, and contacts.
Renaissance Preparatory School - An independent, private junior high and high school for students who are academically and/or artistically talented, and who have clear goals beyond the secondary school experience.
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools - Independent college-preparatory K-12 school.

Academy of Communications and Technology Charter School - Home of the Phantoms. ACT Charter School features information on its unique programs, policies, faculty and staff, and contacts.
American Quality Schools - AQS is a not-for-profit educational management company that operates the city's charter schools. Includes curriculums, online registration form, employment, newsletters, and contacts.
Ariel Community Academy - Small experimentalist PreK-7.
Charter School of the Chicago Children's Choir - The Choir Academy, offers focused music instruction for 4th through 6th starting in 2001. The school will add a grade level each year until enrollment covers grades 4th through 12th. Overview of program, admission, and contacts are provided.
Chicago Charter School Foundation - Operates preschool-12 charter schools that provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Site provides information on Chicago International Charter School (CICS), history, leadership, and opportunities.
Noble Street Charter School - Links to resources for student projects. Descriptions of school and staff. Links to student work. Links to Northwestern University Settlement and Camp.
North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School in Chicago - Operated by the University of Chicago as both an excellent school for urban children and as a center for staff development, especially in the area of literacy education.

Beasley Academic Magnet School - K-8 full-site magnet school.
Brooks College Preparatory Academy, Gwendolyn - Full-site magnet school for grades 9-12.
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences - Home of the Cyclones. The CHSAS facility, including the land lab, is located on the last farm in the city. Includes programs, awards and honors, sports schedule, projects and activities, contacts, and community resources.
CPS Magnet Programs - Chicago Public Schools. Includes programs ranging from early childhood and elementary to high school. Program descriptions, school directory, and contacts are provided.
Curie Metropolitan High School - Home of the Condors. Includes overview of programs, news, and events calendar, and online teaching resources for students, parents, and teachers. Participates in the International Baccalaureate Program.
Disney Magnet School, Walt - PreK-8 grade school that is part of the Fine Arts Magnet School Cluster and delivers arts integrated instruction. Member of the Sheridan Park/Uptown Magnet Cluster.
Franklin Fine Arts Center - Full-site K-8 magnet school for performing and creative arts, located in the Old Town community on the near north side. Features its lunch menu, events calendar, and contact details.
Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, Frank W. - Full-site magnet school for grades K-8. Features student projects and graphics. Region 4, Unit 3690.
Jones Academic Magnet College Preparatory High School - Offering professional programs in finance, law, and the arts. Features include student newspaper, admissions information, programs and activities.
Kanoon Magnet School, Gerald Delgado - Dual Language (English-Spanish) K-8 school part of the Village Park Magnet Cluster. Features school projects, sports and principal's page.
Lane Technical High School - A college preparatory public school. Includes teacher directory, class times, school calendar, library and departments information, and alumni reunions. Also provides photo gallery of the school's art collection.
Murray Language Academy - A K-8 foreign language magnet school located in the Hyde Park community on Chicago's southside. Includes details of its Japanese, Spanish and French programs, along with reading, fine arts, and an events calendar.
Newberry Math and Science Academy - Kindergarten through eighth grade magnet school featuring community and student calendars, local school council and PTA resources, and contact details.
Northside College Preparatory High School - Located in CPS Region 1. Features information for students, teachers, parents and staff on its programs, admissions, departments, and contacts.
Payton College Prep High School, Walter - Full site magnet school for grades 9-12 that uses unique selective enrollment criteria and forms. Includes overview of programs, sports and academics, homework web, links, and contacts.
Pershing Magnet School for the Humanities, John J. - K-8 public school with an integrated humanities curriculum. Features photos and highlights for teachers and students, along with contact information.
Randolph Elementary School, A. Philip - Full-site magnet school prekindergarten through sixth grade featuring information on its academic programs, science fair, student and teacher resources, newsletter, and handbook.
Soloman Elementary School - A K-8 Northwest Magnet Cluster school in the quiet residential neighborhood of Peterson Park. Features program for International CPS Scholars.
Stone Scholastic Academy - Full-site magnet school serving grades K-8 in the West Rogers Park Community. Features principal's message, newsletters, teachers directory, and calendar.
Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center - Provides a college preparatory curriculum with an emphasis placed on the areas of science and mathematics for grades 9 through 12. Features discussion forums, events calendar and bulletins, sports and academic programs, and staff contacts.
Young Magnet High School, Whitney M. - College preparatory school featuring information on its admission requirements, athletic and academic programs, activities calendar, and contacts.

Abbott Elementary School, Robert S. - Preschool, kindergarten through eighth grade public school. Features details of its after-school programs, student, parent and teacher resources, events calendar, and contacts.
Alcott School, Louisa May - K-8 public school with magnet programs. Features details of its Renaissance Program, events calendar, links, and resources.
Ames Middle School - Grades 6, 7 and 8. Includes information on its academic curriculum, student programs and projects, events calendar, and contacts.
Armour Elementary School, Philip D. - Features a monthly newsletter and events calendar, campus park information, demographics, local school council, and resources.
Bass Elementary School, Perkins - Preschool, K-8 public school. Features photos of student projects and interests, Ogden Park, and contact information.
Beaubien Elementary School, Jean Baptiste - Regular preschool, K-8 public school serving the Jefferson Park community. Details its programs including special education, bilingual education. Also serves as a Regional Gifted Center, and has after school programs, and summer enrichment programs.
Belding Elementary School - Preschool, K-8 regular school with magnet programs. Features student and teacher resources, and school calendar.
Blaine Elementary School, James G. - Preschool, kindergarten through 8th grade specializing in the fine arts and participates in magnet programs. Includes details of programs, and resources for students, parents and teachers.
Byrne Elementary School, Michael M. - Kindergarten through eighth grade public school with magnet programs and special education. Includes student projects, lunch menu, teacher resources, and events calendar.
Cárdenas Elementary School, Lázaro - Preschool, K-3 school services Little Village students in two buildings. Includes history and programs, along with some content in spanish.
Carroll-Rosenwald School - Ashburn-Wrightwood area controlled-enrollment school with three buildings: the Julius Rosenwald Branch (PreK-2), the Julius Rosenwald Addition, and the Charles Carroll School (Grades 1-8), located nearly 1.5 miles away from the others. Calendar, events, and contact details provided.
César E. Chávez Multicultural Academic Center - Pre-school through 10th grade year round public school.
Chicago Academy - Chicago Public School's first "contract school" is both a Chicago public elementary laboratory school (K-4) and a school-based teacher training facility. Offers photo gallery, links for teachers and parents, events and contacts.
Christopher School, Walter S. - K-8 public school that provides educational and health services for students with and without disabilities or other health impairments, including multiply disabled students. History, calendar, services, and contact details provided.
Clark School, George Rogers - Preschool, K-8 small public school that is located in the West Side Austin neighborhood, and is part of the South Austin Magnet Cluster with an emphasis in Fine and Performing Arts. Includes newsletter, calendar, history, and student resources. (Region 1, Area 3)
Cleveland School, Grover - K-8 school located on the city's north side. Includes information on the school's history and namesake, along with academic programs and student resources, alumni message board, links, and contact details.
Courtenay Language Arts Center, Mary E. - PreK-6 school with special education. Focus on language arts emphasizing a child-centered curriculum which incorporates reading, writing, languages (French and Spanish), speech, and technology. Located in the southeast section of the Ravenswood community.
De La Cruz Academy, Juana Ines - Middle school (6-8) with a preschool. This small school features information on its programs, affiliations, and accomplishments, staff contacts, and student resources.
Dyett Academic Center, Walter H. - Year-Round school with magnet programs for grades 6-9. Features math, science, reading and language resources, student and teacher links, after school programs, and staff contacts.
Ebinger Elementary School - Eagles. Provides information for students, parents, and teachers, including lunch menu, art projects, and contacts.
Edgebrook School - Small school for kindergarten through eighth grade. Offers accelerated reading and mathematics, and experimental-based science, research and writing.
Falconer School, Laughlin - Kindergarten through sixth grade public school. Features principal's message, mission, student and teacher resources, events calendar, and contacts.
Fernwood School - K-8 school specializing in math and science. Offers student and teacher resources, events calendar, and contact information.
Fort Dearborn School - Preschool, K-8 public school located in the Washington Heights community area. Includes school calendar, administrative contacts, and student projects.
Foster Park School - Preschool, K-8 public school with magnet programs. Features student and teacher resources, projects and events.
Fuller Elementary School, Melville W. - Preschool, K-8 school featuring the school report card and school improvement plan.
Garvy School, Marcus Moziah - K-8 school that is part of the Washington Heights West magnet cluster and specializing in math and science. This northwest side school provides an overview of its history, student projects, resources and links, along with teacher and parent resources.
Grant Community Academy, Ulysses S. - K-8 school
Gray School, William P. - K-8 regular school that features its academic programs, sports, clubs and activities, PTA, and student handbook.
Greeley School, Horace - K-8 Regional Gifted Center for students whose first language is Polish, Russian or Spanish. Student programs and projects, resources and events are featured. Part of the Lake View North magnet cluster.
Greene School, Nathanael - K-5 school located in McKinley Park on the southwest side. Features its history, academic programs, events calendar, and resources for students and teachers.
Hale Elementary School, Nathan - Shows art projects and a school newspaper made by students.
Hamilton School, Alexander - K-8 school and member of the Lake View North magnet cluster programs with programs in fine and performing arts. Includes overview of programs, museum in the classroom, events and contacts.
Harte Elementary School, Bret - PreK-8 public school featuring classes for autism, special education, and magnet programs.
Harvard Elementary School, John - Public K-8 school on the southwest side that features details of its programs, faculty, and events, including special education.
Hay Community Academy, John - Preschool, kindergarten through 5th grade public school with magnet programs. Features teachers pages, student projects pages, events calendar, a monthly newsletter, newspaper, book club, and science fair information.
Hayt Elementary School, Stephen K. - A historical landmark, as well as a neighborhood school, located in the community of Edgewater serving pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Features its school newspaper, accelerated reader program, educational links, and events calendar.
Healy School, Robert - It serves a diverse population of almost 1400 students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Located on the near South Side in the shadows of Comiskey Park.
Herbert Elementary School, Victor - PreK-8 public school that offers an events calendar and resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Hitch Elementary School, Rufus M. - Features news, events, and programs for students, teachers, and parents, including local school council, PTA, academic achievements, and community partners.
Jamieson Elementary School, Minnie Mars - Northwest side pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school that offers a newspaper, academic and athletic information for students, teachers, parents and staff.
Johns Community Academy, Vernon - Offers middle grades 4-8 in the Englewood community. Features student, teacher and parent resources, an events calendar, and student projects and pages.
Kinzie School - Preschool, K-8 public school with magnet programs and special education.
Kozminski Community Academy, Charles - K-8 public school located on the south side in the Hyde Park area. Features overview of school, its programs, curriculum, an event calendar, and resources. An International CPS Scholars School.
Lake Shore Preparatory School - Educates children from toddlers through the second grade expanding yearly, one grade at a time, through eighth grade.
Lavizzo Elementary School - Includes information on teachers, staff, a virtual photographic tour, student projects.
Lincoln Elementary School, Abraham - K-8 public school that provides information on its academic programs, student projects, and an events calendar.
Logandale Middle School - Grades 6-8 located in the Avondale area of the Logan Square Community. Includes student and teacher resources, events calendar, and contact details.
Mayer School, Oscar F. - Preschool, K-8 school part of the Lincoln Park magnet cluster specializing in fine and performing arts.
Mays Academy, Benjamin E. - K-8 school in the Englewood community and part of the South Austin magnet cluster with programs in math and science. Includes student and teacher resources, events calendar, school history, and staff contacts.
McAuliffe Elementary School, Christa - K-6 public school that includes information on Sharon Crista McAuliffe, and the school's reading and math programs, lunch menu, and resources.
Medill Elementary School, Joseph - K-6 small school that includes details of its programs, lunch menu, school calendar, and contacts.
Melody/Cole Elementary School - This PreK-8 grade school offers information on classes, programs, sponsors, resources, news, and the school calendar.
Metcalfe Community Academy, Ralph H. - Preschool, K-8 school servicing the greater community of the West Pullman area. Features school calendar, Mustang sports, and resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Montefiore Special School, Moses - Offers highly structured classes for emotionally and behaviorally disordered male students in grades 4-8. Includes overview of curriculum including computer and vocational training, calendar, feedback form, and contact details.
Mozart Elementary School - Controlled enrollment school for grades PreK-6, with small school annex PreK-2. Includes resources, an events calendar, photo gallery, and web cam for students, teachers, and parents.
Mt. Greenwood Elementary School - K-8 public school that offers information on its magnet programs, events calendar, school newspaper, young authors, and contacts.
Murphy Elementary School, John B. - Includes resources and an events calendar for students, parents, and faculty.
Ogden Elementary School, William B. - Features resources for students, parents, teachers, alumni, and the community. Includes student projects, links, policies, lunch menu, and staff contacts.
Oglesby Elementary School, Richard J. - Preschool, K-8 public school with controlled enrollment. Includes history of school and namesake, along with an events calendar, and resources.
Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences, Jose Clemente - Features an overview of its student programs, projects and events. This mainly Latino community school also offers photo gallery, its humanities program, Day of Dead annual parade, and contact details. A Regional Gifted Center.
Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary School, Josefa - Preschool, K-2 public school located in the largely Hispanic community of Little Village. Includes school profile, calendar, local classroom school councils, and links.
Peirce School of International Studies, Helen C. - A preschool, kindergarten through 8th grade campus specializing in international studies. Opened in 1915, the school now includes the original facility and two annexes. Includes lunch menu and events calendars, links, resources and contacts.
Peterson School - Teaches grades K-8. Provides a history of the school, staff directory, and a newsletter.
Piccolo Specialty School, Brian - PreK, K-8 school located on the west side that serves as a Specialty School for Small Schools. All small schools comply with the DePaul Children First program, Probation requirements, SIPAA, Reading Improvement Plan (RIP), and general school policies and procedures. Student, teacher and parent resources are featured.
Pulaski Community Academy, Casimir - Regular K-8 school that houses one of the two city wide Hispanic Gifted Bilingual Programs. Features overview of its history, current programs, student and teacher resources, and calendar.
Ray Elementary School, William H. - Multi-ethnic, multi-cultural elementary school located in the heart of the Hyde Park community just two blocks from the University of Chicago campus. Includes magnet programs and resources for students and teachers.
Reavis Elementary School, William C. - K-8 public school that includes details of its programs, classes, and events for students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Sandoval School - Public pre-school through 8th grade. Includes calendar and contacts.
Sawyer Elementary School - K-8 public school with a K-3 annex, each located in the West Elsdon section of the southwest side. Features classroom pages, teacher resources, school calendar in English and Spanish, and contact details.
Scammon School, Jonathan Y. - Preschool, K-8 public school located on the northwest side. Features school and community information, volunteer opportunities, and contact details.
Shields Elementary School, James - Preschool, K-8 controlled enrollment school located in the Brighton Park area. Features student and teacher links, school report card link, events calendar, and administration contacts.
Shoop Academy of Math, Science, and Technology, John D. - Preschool, K-8 public school located in the Morgan Park area. Features volunteer form, teacher resources and class assignments, and contact details.
Suder School, Henry - K-8 regular school with magnet programs featuring student projects, resources for students and teachers. Located on the near west side and serves approximately 300 students of African American descent, most come from the Chicago Housing Authority's Henry Horner Homes.
Telpochcalli School - K-8 small school integrating Mexican art and culture to educate and develop fully bilingual/biliterate students in English and Spanish. Features school profile, history, special education, student programs and projects, and contacts.
Volta Elementary School, Alessandro - Public school serving the Albany Park and North Park neighborhoods. Features information on staff and faculty, and local School Council, and programs.
Wadsworth Elementary School, James - K-8 school that offers information on its calendar of events, garden initiative, a photo gallery of activities, Internet project, and staff contacts.
Ward Elementary School, James - Preschool, K-8 regular public school featuring resources for students, parents, and teachers, including student projects, department overviews, media center, uniform policy, website survey, and contact details.
Washington Elementary School, George - Preschool, K-8 public school with magnet programs located on the southeast side. Features calendar and supply links, brief overview of school programs, and links for parents and teachers.
Waters Elementary School, Thomas J. - Preschool, K-8 public school on the city's northwest side. Serves as a Fine and Performing Arts Academy, and features its faculty, student projects, a newsletter, and school calendar.
Whistler School, John - Preschool, K-8 public school with special education located in the Maple Park and Morgan Park area.
Whittier Elementary School - A progressive elementary school located in the barrio of Pilsen.
Wildwood School - A K-8 neighborhood public school with a magnet program for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes activities, local school councils, student resources and projects.

Austin Community Academy High School - Offers attendance and administration policies, and teacher resources.
Benito Juarez High School - Serving the largely Hispanic population of the Pilsen community. Features photos and resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Best Practice High School - Part of the Creiger Complex, a school-within-a-school.
Bogan High School - Offers information on its International Baccalaureate and schools to career programs, along with school calendar, and resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Carl Schurz High School - Home of the Bulldogs. Features an introduction to its academic and athletic programs, links, school calendar, and contact information.
The Chicago Scholars Foundation - Invites one graduating senior from each high school in Chicago to become a Chicago Scholar. Features archive of selections, how to become a Chicago Scholar, events calendar, education resources, and contacts.
Dugan Alternative High School - Grades 9-12. Features a holistic approach to teaching young people; involving community leaders, teachers, professional counselors, probation officers and the Holy Cross/IHM Parish staff. Located in the Back of the Yards community.
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy - Provides an introduction to its integrated curriculum (blend of academic and technical subjects) and use of an instructional model that promotes vocabulary development. Student population is primarily African-American and offers a variety of clubs, activities and programs.
Edwin C. Foreman High School - Features information on student projects, academics, clubs, and sports. Also, offers teachers resources, and a parents newsletter.
Englewood Technical Preparatory Academy - Eagles and Lady Eagles. A co-educational school for grades 9 through 12. [CPS Region 5]
Gordon S. Hubbard High School - Includes staff names and contact information.
Gordon Tech High School - Rams. Features overview of academics, athletic, music and special interest programs, events calendar, and resources for students, teachers and parents.
Hirsch Metropolitan High School of Communications - Features its weekly bulletin, school news and policies, and calendar.
John Hope College Preparatory High School - Supports grades 5-12 with details on its college prep magnet program curriculum, academic requirements, sport programs, and resources for students and teachers. A member of the Urban-Suburban Northwestern Consortium.
Kenwood Academy - Regular school for grades 7-12, with magnet programs.
Lake View High School - Provides information about the history, organization, and programs at the school.
Lincoln Park High School - Includes resources for students, parents and teachers, along with the media center, clubs, sports, performing arts, alumni, links and volunteer opportunities.
Morgan Park High School - Highly ranked regular school with students coming from the Chicago neighborhoods of Morgan Park, Beverly and Mount Greenwood. Includes Web-based lessons, resources and calendar for students, parents, and teachers, and programs.
Mount Carmel High School - Offers news, information and an events calendar for students, parents, teachers,and staff. Features an alumni in the military section, bookstore price lists, and overview of academic and athletic programs.
Nicholas Senn High School - Includes biannual report, list programs and extra-curricular activities, awards and goals.
Nikola Tesla Alternative High School - Features the school events calendar, photos of student projects, and contact details for staff and faculty.
Paul Robeson High School - Home of the Raiders. Features school calendar, principal's message, links, and contacts.
Percy L. Julian High School - Primarily a college preparatory school with special emphasis on mathematics, science, and computer technology. Includes overview of programs, and an events calendar, resources and admissions. Serves the Washington Heights area, and portions of Roseland and Morgan Park.
Prosser Career Academy - Top-rated school grades 9-12 offering academic and vocational education, featuring information on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, magnet programs, and contacts.
Roberto Clemente High School - Offers news, photo galleries, sports and academic program information for students, parents, and teachers.
Simpson Alternative High School - Lists programs for pregnant or parenting students in grades 7-12 including homebound services, admission policies, counseling services, student projects, newsletter, and contacts.
South Shore High School - Offers a School of the Arts and Entrepreneurship, along with JROTC and an honors program as the Chicago Math and Science Technology Academy.
Sullivan High School - Home of the Tigers. Features projects and programs, school calendar, athletics and academics, and resources.
Thomas Kelly High School - Home of the Spartans. Includes athletic and academic program information, calendar, and contacts. Member of the Magnet Programs for Fine and Performing Arts, Metropolitan Studies, International Language (Spanish and Chinese).
William Howard Taft High School - Includes information on projects, programs, graduation requirements, resources for students and teachers, and school calendar.

Chicago Roofers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) - Training skilled craftsmen for the public and roofing Industry serving Chicago, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Application form, pay rates, training schedule, and links.
Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) - A non-profit organization committed to improving women's economic equity by increasing the number of women and girls working in well-paid, skilled jobs traditionally held by men.
Coyne American Institute - Vocational training and trade school, providing electrician training, HVAC courses, electronics technician training. Features include online request form, class descriptions and staff contact information.
Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) - Doctoral and advanced studies in clinical social work with classes on weekends. Features overview of programs and student information.
Jewish Vocational Services, Chicago - A charitable organization that provides educational and vocational counseling, job placement, vocational rehabilitation and skills training services, including non-sectarian employment.
Professional Bartenders School of Chicago - Features contact information of its flexible class schedules, and job placement assistance.

Blair Early Childhood Center - Preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade classes that provide educational, health and therapeutic services for physically and multiply disabled children ages three to seven years.
Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children - Local chapter of the NAEYC, an association of educational professionals working who work with children from birth through third grade.
Children's Creative Center - Offers preschool program for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Hours of operation, care philosophy and meal information provided.
Early Stars - Campaign sponsored by the Chicago Accreditation Partnership to educate people about accreditation and how it can help improve the quality of early childhood child care available to low-income families. Includes listing of accredited centers, calendar of events and related articles.
Musik Makers - A music class for babies and children, 6 months to 4 years old. Includes overview of the program's benefits, available classes, registration, and contacts.