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The Illinois Early Learning Project is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for families, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois.


What’s New on IEL?

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Welcoming Preschoolers with Vision Disabilities

The blog provides information for preschool programs educating a child with blindness or visual impairment.
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Blind and Visually Impaired Resources

This list provides resources for early childhood educators and families about children who are blind or visually impaired.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources

This list provides resources about children who are deaf or hard of hearing for early childhood educators and families.