Special Education Information and Resources

Southwest Cooperative 
6020 W. 151st St. 
Oak Forest, IL 60452 
708-342-5370 
Fax 708-687-2247

Western Illinois University 
College of Education and 
Human Services 
1 University Circle 
Macomb, IL 61455-1390 
309-298-1634 x286 
800-227-7537 x286 
Fax 309-298-2305

ISBE Information for Parents and Guardians and Parent Guide linked table of contents

Information about special education programming and services in Illinois.

Provides information, support, workshops and referrals to both families and professionals. ** Also in Hmong, Spanish and Somali **

Provides a range of information on disability topics, including information on: IDEA, the law authorizing special education. Most articles are also available in Spanish. CPIR serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) to aid them in serving families with children with disabilities. CPIR also houses the NICHCY Legacy articles- created by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY), the former national organization of this type.

Peter Wright, Esq. special education attorney provides easy to understand information on the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004, (IDEA )that governs both early intervention and special education services. Wright’s law is a great resource for parents and professionals who want to better understand the law behind special education services and what it means for their child. Wright’s law also offers a free e-newsletter. Also in Spanish

Provides listings of service providers and organizations serving families of children with special needs, by state. The list is alphabetical, not categorical. Use the User Guide to focus your search.