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Familias En La Escuela (FELE) believes that parent participation - in both the classroom and organizational structures of the school - improves the educational experience of all children and the quality of the Chicago Public Schools. FELE supports the mission of IAMS by: Providing and promoting opportunities for parent involvement Enhancing communication between the school and the home Raising funds sufficient to support and, ideally, enlarge extra-curricular programs Functioning as parent and student advocates. All our activities are undertaken in close collaboration with the school faculty, administration and staff.

We are committed to respecting, encouraging, and supporting each child in the process of growing socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. Through providing an environment that invites children to observe, to be active, to make choices and to experiment we provide opportunity for children to develop a sense of competence and initiative.

The Model School’s mission is to provide a true alternative for parents who know that children can’t wait and who want a comprehensive educational program in an ideally prepared humanistic developmental learning environment.

EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL-ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE)

Neighborhood House Nursery School is operated by the Neighborhood Association, a non-profit, community-based organization. Opened in 1920 and located in a charming Victorian house just one block from Taylor Park, the NHNS provides a home away from home environment where children learn to love the process of learning and discovery. NHNS also creates a unique opportunity to connect learning to our natural environment with the use of our garden area. The pre-school program is open to children of parents who live or work in Millburn/Short Hills and the surrounding communities. Our staff works diligently to prepare each child for the transition to elementary school through fostering confidence, self-awareness and the ability to connect all learning to the world in which we live.

Hilltop School, through the use of developmentally appropriate activities, provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively and where relationships are formed with other children and a network of caring adults. Their goal at Hilltop is to provide an environment filled with opportunities for children to explore and learn through fun, hands-on activities.

Peopleplace is a cooperative preschool where parents are partners in the education of their child. Their programs are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.

Their mission is to provide the highest quality preschool and early elementary education

Montessori education promotes the development of the whole child, facilitates the natural growth of self-discipline, and cultivates each child's inherent love of learning. Children's House Montessori School's mission is to provide an educational culture that respects the child's innate desire to learn. Our school fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while preparing every child to be a thoughtful, independent, and compassionate global citizen.

In collaboration with parents, staff, therapists, and community, Children’s Odyssey strives to provide high quality, structured programming for children of varied developmental levels. Creatively designed activities reflect our responsiveness to children’s individual learning styles, needs, and interests while providing an engaging environment for all. Our emphasis on the whole child is consistent with our strong desire to assist a child n reaching his potential.We teach with the understanding that diversity of culture, background, gender, and physical or cognitive ability is a strength to be celebrated and respected.

TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS.

Discovery Preschool will provide high-quality early education, inclusive of all young children and their families, by fostering a sense of community and encouraging the children to discover new things about themselves, their friends, and the world around them.