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?
Object and Visual Schedules
Object and visual schedules help all students, including those on the autism spectrum, approach activities with confidence.
Becoming a Young Self-Advocate
Independence is a goal of childhood. However, in communities such as early childhood classrooms, people rely on each other.
Behavior Is Communication
It can be helpful to view challenging behaviors as communication. Children’s actions tell us about their needs and feelings.
