- A+ Education Centers
Offering children tutoring and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, and ACT preparation. Offers three locations.
http://www.apluscenters.com/
- 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.
http://www.ausl-chicago.org/
- 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.
http://www.asm.cps.k12.il.us
- 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.
http://www.barrelofmonkeys.org/
- Chicago Academy of Science (CAoS) Club
An online science resource for K-8 teachers. Includes membership information, programs and services, lesson plans, and contacts.
http://www.caosclub.org/
- Chicago's Walking School Bus Program
Route, general information, benefits, how to start a new route, and contact information.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/CommunityPolicing/AboutCAPS/HowCAPSWorks/WalkingSchoolbus.html
- 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.
http://www.crfc.org/
- 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.
http://www.ictc-chicago.org/
- 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 northside and north suburbs.
http://www.mathtutorchicago.com/
- 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.
http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org/
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