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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.


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Recommended Practices for Working with Multilingual Families

This tool kit describes recommended practices for early care and education staff who work with multilingual families.
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Orientation and Mobility for Young Children With Visual Impairments

Young children with visual impairments learn from a variety of professionals, including an orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist. This Q&A is about O&M services.
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Orientation and Mobility

This resource list gives information on orientation and mobility for young children.