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Illinois State
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100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
100 W. Randolph, Suite 14-300 Chicago, IL 60602
www.isbe.state.il.us/students.htm
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866-262-6663
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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself
Ceramics Studio |
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a
creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are
welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning
needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our
talented staff is waiting to help.
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THE PAINTBRUSH |
Lincoln Park,
Lakeview and Surrounding |
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2856 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657
THEPAINTBRUSH@THEPAINTBRUSH.NET
www.thepaintbrush.net |
773-636-1968
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Bringing art and music together, classes at The Paintbrush
introduce children to artists from the great masters to their more
contemporary counterparts, while they listen to music from
classical to modern. Students paint, draw, collage, sculpt, and
more to create their very own artist-inspired masterpieces.
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Bible |
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Convention and Curriculum Fairs |
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March 7 and 8, 2008 Friday & Saturday |
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In-Home
Conference
(Illinois
Nonsectarian Homeschooling Options for a Meaningful Education) |
Illinois
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Pheasant
Run Resort & Spa
4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
www.homeeducatorsconference.org/ |
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You are invited to attend the 11th Annual In-Home Conference
sponsored by The Home Educators Conference Fund. A
Conference aimed at enhancing the wide spectrum of
philosophies of Homeschooling. Expected attendance – 1200 +
adult and children. 70 + workshops for teens and children.
70 + workshops for adults. Conference site is all under one
roof. On-site housing.
www.homeeducatorsconference.org
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Curriculum Sources |
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Illinois
Department of Natural Resources |
Illinois |
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One Natural
Resources Way
Springfield, IL
62702
Division of Education
Dnr.teachkids@illinois.gov
www.dnr.state.il.us |
217-524-4126
Fax: 217-782-9552 |
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Division of
Education provides Illinois-specific natural resources-related
materials and programs for educators. Lessons, background
information, student activities, posters, items for loan and
workshops are just some of the many educational resources
available. Order materials online.
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Dance |
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The McNulty
School of Irish Dance |
Various locations
throughout Illinois |
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8640 W.
Sunset Rd.
Niles, Il. 60714
www.mcnultyirishdancers.com |
847-698-4434
Fax: 847-518-0863 |
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The McNulty School of Irish Dance develops confidence coordination
and teamwork skills. The school strives to develop responsible,
respectful young people who also happen to dance beautifully. The
combination of creative instruction, discipline and praise has
worked for over 35 years.
Youth classes are in Arlington Heights, Bloomington, Brookfield,
Chicago (South Loop) Crystal Lake, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Oak
Park, Naperville, Niles, Rockford, St. Charles and Villa Park.
Several adult locations also.
Please visit our
website at
www.mcnultyirishdancers.com or call our office at
847-698-4434. |
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Naperville
Park District |
Chicago’s Western
Suburbs - Naperville (DuPage and Will counties) and beyond |
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320 W. Jackson
Avenue
info@napervilleparks.org
www.napervilleparks.org |
630-848-5000 |
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Thousands of participants each year are served through the
Naperville Park District’s 900+ recreational, arts, sports and
environmental programs and events for all ages. Facilities include
more than 130 parks, two championship golf courses, sports fields,
a unique outdoor aquatic facility, and a beautiful 3+ mile
downtown Riverwalk.
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Diploma/GED |
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Joan Treland
and Associates |
DuPage County,
Western Cook County, Eastern Kane County |
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1776 B.
South Naperville Road, #105
Wheaton, IL 60187
www.trelandeducation.com |
630-653-9222
Fax: 630-653-0816 |
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Joan Treland and Associates is fully accredited as a special
function school by the North Central Association, and Commission
on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. We offer a
variety of services for individuals from preschool through adult.
Our services include the following: ACT/SAT, college applications,
cognitive, processing, achievement testing, all ages. ADD
evaluations, LD testing, and tutoring in most subjects, executive
functioning, remedial, basic, honors, AP and Homeschooling
sessions. See website for extensive information.
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Distance Learning |
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Griggs University/Griggs International
Academy |
United States |
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12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
www.griggs.edu
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800-782-4769
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Griggs University/International Academy is an accredited,
values-based distance education and homeschool
provider. Griggs offers both individual courses and complete
programs to students for preschool through university.
Providing academic stability in a changing world since
1909—formerly Home Study International. |
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Early Education |
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Kindermusik at
Trinity |
Peoria and
surrounding communities |
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135 NE
Randolph Avenue
Peoria, IL 61606
kindermusik@trinitypeoria.com
www.kindermusikpeoria.com
www.trinitypeoria.com |
309- 676-4609 |
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Kindermusik at Trinity
offers over 20 classes in all curricula that
Kindermusik ®, the leading music and movement program for
children newborn through seven years old, has developed. Marie
Dicke, a member of Kindermusik International's Maestro Program,
began teaching Kindermusik classes in the Peoria area in 2003. |
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Language Stars
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8 Chicagoland
locations |
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2105 N. Southport
Ave., Suite 209
Chicago, IL
60614
info@languagestars.com
www.languagestars.com |
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100% FUN, 100% IMMERSION! Language Stars offers play-based, fun
foreign language immersion programs for children 12 months through
10 years of age. In a dynamic and fun environment, children are
immersed by native speakers in Spanish, French, German, Italian
and Mandarin Chinese. Learning a foreign language will never
again be this FUN or EASY! Language Stars has centers in
Arlington Heights, Barrington, Deerfield/Northbrook, Hinsdale/Oak
Brook, Homewood/Flossmoor, Lincoln Park, Naperville,
Wilmette/Evanston and programs in over 70 schools across the
Chicagoland area.
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COMPUTER EXPLORERS |
Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will Counties |
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P.O. BOX 5305
Woodridge, IL 60517-0305
Karen Salvino
computerexplorers@gmail.com
http://www.computerexplorers.com/21 |
630-469-1050
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630-839-1225 |
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COMPUTER EXPLORERS offers a variety of educational classes in
science and technology for children ages 3 and up. Our
technology classes cover math, science, language arts, and
critical thinking skills. We also work with digital cameras,
digital moviemaking, Lego engineering, and Lego robotics among
many other fun and educational classes. |
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Educational Events and Activities |
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Spertus Museum
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Northern
Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and Northwestern Indiana |
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610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
museum@spertus.edu
www.spertus.edu |
312-322-1700
Fax: 312-922-3934 |
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The
stunning new Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies offers
innovative exhibitions, classes, and programs open to all.
Highlights include a state-of-art theater, a kosher café,
interactive children’s center (opening Spring 2008), and
spectacular skyline, park and lake views.
Please visit our website for
more information.
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Auditorium
Theatre of Roosevelt University |
Chicago |
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50 E. Congress
Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605
info@auditoriumtheatre.org
www.auditoriumtheatre.org |
312.922.2110
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The Auditorium Theatre offers many cultural and educational
opportunities. Enjoy special student matinee performances by
world-renowned companies. Tour the landmark theatre and find out
about its important place in Chicago’s history. The Auditorium
also offers a performing arts summer camp for children who have
experienced the death of a parent.
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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself
Ceramics Studio |
See website for
locations |
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a
creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are
welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning
needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our
talented staff is waiting to help.
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Mettler
Athletic |
Champaign/Urbana,
IL |
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1809 S. Neil St.
Champaign, IL 61820
andy.derks@mettlerathletic.com
www.mettlerathletic.com |
217-398-9800
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Give students a foundation for a healthy lifestyle with Homeschool
Physical Education at Mettler Athletic! One hour classes led by a
certified P.E. teacher, feature 30 minutes of fitness and 30
minutes of sports skill/games. Our functional facility includes
basketball half court, indoor turf surface, sprint track, and
developmentally appropriate strength equipment.
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Cosley
Zoo/Wheaton Park District
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Chicagoland Area |
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1356 N Gary Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tami Orendorff
torendorff@wheatonparks.org
www.cosleyzoo.org |
(630) 665-5534
(F) (630) 260-6408 |
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Cosley Zoo is a 5-acre zoo located in Wheaton that displays native
IL wildlife and farm animals. Dedicated to conservation,
education, and recreation, we offer a wide array of programs for
many types of audiences. |
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Brunswick
Bowling & Billiards |
See website for a
location near you |
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1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045
http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/
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Brunswick Bowling
Centers offer the perfect opportunity to combine exercise, math,
and science while bowling. All our retail bowling centers offer
home school bowling clubs. Refer to our website, listed above, to
find the center nearest you and sign up on our Bonus Zone for
special offers and coupons. |
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Enrichment Classes |
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Starland
(A center to discover your creativity) |
Chicagoland area
and surrounding suburbs |
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710 Robert York
Ave
Deerfield, IL 60015
Adam More
adam.more@starlandkids.com
www.starlandkids.com |
847-914-9100
Fax: 847-914-0029 |
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We are happy to offer some of the most unique classes
in a variety of creative arts.
In addition to the popular standards such as tap, ballet, musical
theatre, and drama, Starland is breaking new ground with
state-of-the-art computer arts and off the beaten path young
children's classes. |
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Elmhurst School of
Music
Allegro School of Music |
Elmhurst |
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Elmhurst, Il
admin@ElmhurstSchoolOfMusic.Com
www.ElmhurstSchoolOfMusic.Com |
630-303-9877
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Our school provides valuable instruction within a nurturing and
supportive atmosphere. We bring the joy of music education to children
and expand young minds to begin to love all varieties of music. Our
teachers are enthusiastic and highly qualified, bringing the very best
of music education to your child.
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Heaven Meets
Earth
Family Yoga Studio |
Evanston and
surrounding areas |
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2746 Central
Street
Evanston, IL 60201
info@heavenmeetsearthyoga.com
www.heavenmeetsearthyoga.com |
847-475-1500
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Evanston’s first and the North Shores’ only “Green” Yoga Studio
and Eco-boutique offering yoga, meditation classes and more for
adults and kids. Prenatal, Mommy & Baby, Hatha, Kundalini Energy
Healing, etc.
Mention this ad
and receive your first class free. |
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Center for American Archeology
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State of Illinois |
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P.O. Box 366
Kampsville, IL 62053
Mary Pirkl
caa@caa-archeology.org
www.caa-archeology.org |
618-653-4316
(F) 618-653-4232
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We offer hands-on learning experiences in archeology + the natural
sciences, focusing on the rich tapestry of prehistoric Native
American Skills and knowledge. Field trips are customized
according to grade level; curriculum for grades k-12 available.
Our programs are affordably priced- please contact us fro more
information!
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THE PAINTBRUSH |
Lincoln Park,
Lakeview and Surrounding |
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2856 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657
THEPAINTBRUSH@THEPAINTBRUSH.NET
www.thepaintbrush.net |
773-636-1968
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Bringing art and music together, classes at The Paintbrush
introduce children to artists from the great masters to their more
contemporary counterparts, while they listen to music from
classical to modern. Students paint, draw, collage, sculpt, and
more to create their very own artist-inspired masterpieces.
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COMPUTER
EXPLORERS |
Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will Counties |
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P.O. BOX 5305
Woodridge, IL 60517-0305
Karen Salvino
computerexplorers@gmail.com
http://www.computerexplorers.com/21 |
630-469-1050
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630-839-1225 |
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COMPUTER EXPLORERS offers a variety of educational classes
in science and technology for children ages 3 and up. Our
technology classes cover math, science, language arts, and
critical thinking skills. We also work with digital
cameras, digital moviemaking, Lego engineering, and Lego
robotics among many other fun and educational classes. |
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SUBMIT
RESOURCE