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Books Are Fun is bridging the literacy gap and building our student's home libraries with Book Blast. We are inspiring more lifelong readers by putting at least one new, popular book in the hands of every student at your school. It's our mission and our guarantee. Books Are Fun has been committed to bringing the hottest books to adults and children across the United States for nearly 30 years.
bb.booksarefun.com
ECRA Group is a premier research and analytics consulting firm that helps educational leaders improve student outcomes by adopting more evidence-based practices. ECRA is an ISBE approved IL-Empower professional learning partner.
909 W. Euclid Ave., #635
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
847-318-0072
ecragroup.com
Horace Mann, an insurance company Founded by Educators for Educators, supports schools with teacher recognition programs, promotions, student attendance and achievement programs that reflect our commitment to educators.
1 Horace Mann Plz
Springfield, IL 62715-0001
217-788-5305
horacemann.com
Gold ($10,000 – $14,999 Contribution)
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success - including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.
8700 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 900N
Chicago, IL 60631
847-653-4527
collegeboard.org
Since its founding in 2013, CrisisGo has worked with Illinois school districts to create a safer environment for students and staff every single day. Barrington 220 School District was the first district (in the nation) to use the CrisisGo platform. Today, hundreds of Illinois schools (and thousands of schools nationwide) rely on CrisisGo for the emergency management, behavioral assessment, and health monitoring tools vital for a safe and productive educational environment.
130 S. Bemiston Avenue, Suite 501
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-455-7855
crisisgo.com
Hatch Early Learning: Playful Learning Meets Actionable Data to Empower Early Childhood Educators
Hatch Early Learning is the trusted leader in early education. Our interactive learning solutions provide administrators and teachers of early childhood education programs with actionable data on student grade-level readiness across multiple domains of learning including math, literacy, and language plus other areas of child development.
By harnessing the power of our research-based and standards-aligned content, educators gain valuable insights into student progress as they engage with Hatch's interactive, fun, captivating tools individually, in small groups, or as a class. This data empowers administrators and teachers to make informed decisions, differentiate instruction, collaborate more effectively with families or caretakers, and drive targeted interventions for improved student outcomes.
With Hatch Early Learning solutions, administrators can streamline paperwork and record-keeping and save teachers’ time. Our intuitive platforms simplify data collection, analysis, and reporting, reducing the number of administrative tasks and allowing educators to focus on classroom instruction and fostering a supportive educational environment.
Join the network of administrators who trust Hatch Early Learning to transform early childhood education. Together, we can empower teachers, enhance student outcomes, improve family collaboration, and unlock the full potential of your early learners.
301 North Main Street, Suite 101
Winston-Salem, IL 27101
800-624-7968
hatchearlylearning.com
As the largest manufacturer of educational furniture in the United States, Virco Inc., is committed to providing the best selection of classroom, training and hospitality furniture for the education market. Virco employs over 600 people in our two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Torrance, CA, and Conway, AR. As a company, Virco is dedicated to outstanding sales support, product training, space planning and promotional literature. For more information please visit www.virco.com.
2027 Harpers Way
Torrance, CA 90501
800-448-4726
virco.comSilver ($5000 – $9999 Contribution)
Bronze (Up to $4999 Contribution)
"At Carson Dellosa Education, we are dedicated to supporting educators, students, and their families in every way possible, wherever that may be. Our extensive range of tailored school solutions, designed to address critical areas such as prekindergarten readiness, math preparedness, social emotional learning, literacy and SoR support, STEM, Family Engagement and more, caters to the specific needs of students in grades PreK to 8th grade. We invite you to visit our booth and discover firsthand how our solutions can elevate your student’s educational outcomes and overall success."
P.O. Box 35665
Greensboro, NC 27425
614-880-6707
carsondellosa.com
A preeminent education law firm representing public schools throughout Illinois. Guin Mundorf, LLC, represents its education clients in a wide variety of areas, including employment and personnel matters, collective bargaining, open meetings and records, purchasing and contracting, policy development, student rights, FERPA, employee benefits, including HIPAA, vocational education, school finance, election law, tort claims, insurance law, real estate and special education,
The attorneys in our Collinsville office are uniquely positioned to provide quality and cost effective legal services to education clients in Illinois.
310 Regency Ctr
Collinsville, IL 62234-4638
1770 South Randall Road, Suite A #104
Geneva, IL 60134
The Illinois Resource Center (IRC) is the state's premier provider of technical assistance and professional development for educators of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Our experienced practitioners combine the latest scholarship and best practices in order to deliver relevant content and meaningful experiences to the communities we serve.
2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
773-931-0203
irc.thecenterweb.org
As The Most Trusted Partner in Celebrating Moments That Matter, the essence of our mission is conveyed with three simple words: Capture. Celebrate. Inspire. It’s all about recognizing life’s most important moments, and inspiring the creation and celebration of even more. Commemorating milestones takes many forms. Whether it’s the custom graduation announcements that spread the news to loved ones far and wide, that perfectly-framed diploma radiating with pride, or the tassel hanging from your rearview mirror, we honor the stories written by you. These are your moments that matter.
122 W Walnut St
Chatham, IL 62704-7100
217-483-8989
jostens.com
Stifel Nicolaus assists districts that need to finance their building projects or cashflow shortages using bonds or the new county school sales tax.
501 N Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102-2131
314-342-8488
stifel.comCorporate Members
Academic Approach is an award-winning education company focused on Teaching Beyond the Test™ through skills-based preparation™. Whether it’s preparing students for college entrance exams like the ACT or SAT or providing supplemental education through one-on-one tutoring or school programs, Academic Approach develops high-impact, customized education programs that not only raise tests scores but also grow vital college and career readiness skills.
342 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
773-348-8914
schoolprograms.academicapproach.com
549 Indian Trail Road
Antioch, IL 60002
(224)-778-9372
Help 6-12 teachers/students get on track learning 25 ways to accelerate college/career math/reading proficiency, and exam scores (e.g., New Digital ACT, SAT, WorkKeys). Receive $50,000 grant to assist your disadvantaged students, register for Tiffany crystal, gift cards & 35th Anniversary Trip to Disney.
2600 S. River Rd. #400
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-337-3226
cambridgeed.com
Creating class lists just got easier! The process of allocating students into classes as they move from grade-to-grade is time-consuming and charged with emotion. Get it right and your school is setup for a fantastic year; get it wrong and student well-being and teacher satisfaction suffers - for an entire year. Class Solver eliminates bias and create more balanced classrooms for your teachers and students. Take the process into the digital age; no pink and blue sticky notes, charged teachers meetings, spreadsheets or white board lists. Create more balanced and harmonious classrooms in a fraction of the time. Class Solver provides unlimited requests for pairing or separating students and uses all the unique characteristics needed to create the best possible learning environments for students. Visit our website for more information and to request a personalized demonstration.
26 Fox Run Place
Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada R5G 0B1
204-471-4549
classsolver.com
At Custom Education Solutions, we combine our extensive background in education, curriculum development, assessment, intervention, and literacy with quality resources offered by award-winning educational publishers to ensure the best products for your program. Our TeamAs experienced curriculum developers, we understand today’s world of achievement mandates and curriculum standards, and are skilled at creating a package of resources to ensure you hit your goals while comfortably staying within your budget.Our ResourcesCustom Education Solutions offers a huge range of resources in our three curriculum showrooms, from the newest award-winning resources to tried-and-true supplements. Whether you’re looking for a single title or a whole collection, we’re here to help. Hundreds of resources are at your fingertips. If we don’t have what you need – we will find it for you!Our Professional DevelopmentWe love teachers! So, not only have we created a haven for teachers to come and preview curriculum in an inspiring space, we are also constantly offering professional development workshops by award-winning authors on motivating and relevant topics.
235 Remington Blvd, Suite A
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
331-318-4420
customedu.com
At Empire Photography, we specialize in providing high-quality school photography services that celebrate students’ unique personalities and milestones. From individual portraits, celebrating graduation, athletic photography, class group photos to yearbook images, we create timeless keepsakes that students, families, and schools will treasure for years to come.With a focus on professionalism and a fun, engaging approach to photography, we ensure every student feels comfortable in front of the camera. Our skilled photographers bring experience, creativity, and attention to detail, producing stunning images that capture the essence of the school experience. We offer seamless, flexible scheduling, affordable packages, and easy online ordering to make the process convenient for schools and parents alike.Whether it’s school picture day, graduation ceremonies, or other special events, Empire Photography is committed to delivering beautiful, lasting memories with exceptional service.
1911 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711
414-418-9865
empirephotos.com
Entourage Yearbooks is a cutting-edge yearbook company dedicated to delivering high-quality yearbooks at an affordable price. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the latest technology, a variety of design options, and exceptional support throughout the creation of their best yearbook ever!
39 Everett Drive
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
609-269-9748
entourageyearbooks.com
EvaluWise® is the single most effective digital tool for streamlining and improving the teacher evaluation process, regardless of the evaluation model you are using. This tool makes data entry as simple and easy as possible. Built from the ground up by administrators and teachers who understand the real-world demands of educators, EvaluWise® improves the accuracy, usefulness and effectiveness of all evaluation types.
2705 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436-9701
815-725-5510
evaluwise.org
At EVERFI, we’re passionate about whole-child learning and preparing students for the real world. For the past 15 years, we’ve built high-quality learning resources for educators – completely free of charge. EVERFI's catalog contains almost 40 no-cost resources covering subjects ranging from Financial Literacy and Character Education to Career & College readiness to Health & Wellness. In addition to providing no-cost resources for schools, EVERFI is also proud to offer free professional development sessions, webinars, and workshops for educators and administrators on how to maximize the impact of digital programming.
65 Fairchild St.
Charleston, SC 29492
614-507-5977
www.everfi.com/k12
At hand2mind we believe children learn best by doing. For over 50 years, teachers and administrators at thousands of schools and districts across the country have relied on our high-quality, hands-on materials to expand their core curriculum. From math to science to STEM to literacy and from manipulatives to lessons to teacher/parent support materials, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to get students’ hands and minds working together.
500 Greenview Court
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
800-445-5985
hand2mind.com
Illinois Driver Education Teacher Endorsement Programhas partnered with University of St. Francis, College of Education to provide Driver Education courses for educators interested in pursuing a Driver Education endorsement. Candidates benefit from a combination of asynchronus online learning and the face-to-face instructional support of an experienced educator/mentor in the area where they teach or live.
721 Penn Boulevard
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
847-476-3684
307 Lowden Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-9622
ilmtss.niu.edu
Undergraduate school portraits; contemporary school portraits; special event and sports photography; yearbooks; student planners; ID cards.
3500 Snyder Ave., P.O. Box 1177
Sedalia, MO 65301-6871
800-821-7923
inter-state.com
For over 40 years, jmc software has helped schools run more efficiently with our intuitive Student Information System (SIS). Our goal has never changed: To empower schools through technology so they can focus on what matters—student success. We look forward to working with schools in the great state of Illinois!
PO Box 328
Lake City, MN 55041
(800)-524-8182
jmcinc.com
501(c)(3) Non-profit organization partnering with school districts to retain PK-5 classroom reading gains when students are NOT in school. Research-based (two-ESSA Silver Studies), and built on the idea that kids LOVE mail. Students self-select multiple books to receive (and keep) through the mail at regular intervals both during the school year and throughout the summer. (Bilingual titles available) Parents are coached on comprehension questions synced to the student book choices via the KRN Parent App in over 100 languages. Parents report books discussed through the app and all data metrics are provided to the school district for local analytics. Students receive completion certificate and "reading buddy" upon completion. Program qualifies for multiple Title categories, ESSER funds, and has been awarded state and local level grant funding.Grant writing:KRN has a successful development staff able to assist with grant writing for this program.Awards and Recognition:2022 Library of Congress Literacy AwardJohns Hopkins "Best Evidence in Brief"Research published in JESPAR (Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk)
55 Marybill Dr.
Troy, OH 45373
616-402-5971
kidsreadnow.org
At Lakeshore, we believe in creating products that matter. That’s why our hands-on learning materials are meticulously crafted to help children reach key milestones, with top-quality furniture designed for any learning space. We’re also proud to offer services like Complete Classrooms® and free eProcurement—making Lakeshore the one-stop shop for all your early childhood and elementary needs.
2695 E Dominguez St,
Long Beach, CA 90895
909-225-7786
lakeshorelearning.com
The Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program (ILTPP) is a statewide cooperative of Illinois educational entities that aggregate buying power and expertise to procure technology products and services from quality vendor partners while providing valued communication and collaboration. ILTPP is an initiative of the Learning Technology Center (LTC) and contributes to the LTC's mission of building statewide capacity for educational change through technology-related professional learning, programs, initiatives, and support.
3358 Big Pine Trail
Champaign, IL 61822-1406
217-892-4637
iltpp.org
Founded in 1969, Moss prides itself on working with all levels of education to develop a CTE plan for the school. We can supply curriculum, equipment, technical support, and staff development to work toward a highly effect CTE goal. We know education by supporting all levels of schools across the state of Illinois and the upper mid-west. We partner with the best curriculum and training systems providers in the world to supply our customers with cost effective solutions that are good for the classroom teachers, students, and the school. By keeping the students as our focus, we help schools to realize successful CTE programs.
5408 NW 88th St #120
Johnston, IA 50131
812-787-0214
mossent.com
National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, provides quality PreK–12 instructional solutions for math, science, social studies, ESL/ELD, reading, Advanced & Electives, and Career & Technical Education. In partnership with Big Ideas Learning, we offer Kindergarten through high school core math solutions from author Ron Larson.
5191 Natorp Blvd
Mason, OH 45040
(800)-543-0487 ext. 11752
www.NGL.Cengage.com
Test prep can be fun, engaging, and effective. That's what we offer at OnToCollege. Tens of thousands of students have taken our proven, innovative, and fun ACT® and SAT® courses. After two decades of growth, our team of ACT® certified teachers helps students (and entire high schools) improve their test scores, scholarships, and college choices.
7116 Paulson Dr.
Marengo, IL 60152
815-790-3313
ontocollege.com
Play & Park Structures provides quality playground equipment and was the first to offer an Outdoor Creative Play & Learning system that brings standards-based activities to the playground and outdoor environments to support children's physical and mental development.
3602 -37th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
309-339-0536
S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build and general contracting firm with offices in Edwardsville, IL and St. Louis, MO. Founded in 1921, S.M Wilson is dedicated to going above and beyond expectations for their clients by putting people first. The 100% employee-owned company is the nation's 20th largest builder of CMAR, PreK-12 schools.
221 1st Ave., Suite A
Edwardsville, IL 62025
314-791-0920
smwilson.com
Creative Learning Systems®, an education pioneer and developer of SmartLab® Learning, has been transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987. Innovative school leaders nationwide empower learners with SmartLab® Learning’s state-of-the-art STEM-focused solutions, which include problem-solving, authentic, student-led experiences, standards-aligned supplemental curriculum, and rigorous professional development. Our mission is to ensure that today's students will be tomorrow's leaders, prepared and ready to solve the complex challenges of our ever-changing world.
1801 Lefthand Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
303-257-0246
Coming soon!
812-201-3778
Walsworth Yearbooks, the only family-owned yearbook publishers, is keeping the tradition strong and providing innovative ways to create a lasting book of memories.
1463 93rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50266-5012
619-300-5338
walsworth.com
At Warner Family Brands, we provide exceptional two-way communications solutions, and we also help secure property and protect lives with our custom security technology solutions.We offer professional push-to-talk radios and systems with local and nationwide coverage, GPS tracking, and call-recording capabilities, as well as video surveillance recording systems, systems to control access and entry to your buildings, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and more.
1340 Baur Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-993-7070
warnerfamilybrands.com