The resources referenced in this section of District 155’ s web site are intended to provide information and resources that are helpful to our students, parents, and community members. This section includes references and links to community agencies and services.
District 155 Technology Toolkit for Parents and Students
ISBE Mental Health Resources
District 155 Parental Involvement Policy
World Book Online
- A verified digital resource for grades pre-K through high school
CPR Training
- A video posted by the Illinois High School Association
Walking to School Safety Tips
- A resource page for parents of students who walk or ride a bicycle to school
Understanding Common Core Standards
- A parent resource page to facilitate understanding of the Common Core standards
Homeless Information and Liaison
- An informational page on "Who Is Homeless?" and the District's Homeless Liaison
National Center for Homeless Education
- The NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school
Family Education Network
- An online community center for parents with children up to 18 years of age
Parent News
- This site has many choices for parents, movie reviews, health news, and the latest news for parents
Power School Parent Portal
- This site is intended to provide parents, students and teachers with a tool to communicate student performance. It is a Web-based application that may be accessed from any place the parent/guardian can access the Internet.
Illinois Foster & Adoptive Parent Association
- Organization that supports foster parents in achieving safety, performance, and well-being for the children and youth in their care.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program
- A caregiver support program
Family Watchdog
- A free service to help locate registered sex offenders in your area
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Wilson K-2 Instructional Videos
- A collection of instructional videos used at Wilson Elementary
EMERGENCY INFORMATION & IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
- Boys’ & Girls’ Town National Hotline (800) 448-3000
- Child Support Hotline (800) 374-3346
- Crisis Center for South Suburbia (708) 429-SAFE
- National Runaway Hotline (800) 227-4000
- South Suburban Council Substance Abuse (708) 957-2854
- Child Abuse Hotline (800) 252-2873
- Missing Child Helpline (866) 503-0184
- Foster Parent Hotline (800) 572-9124
- Youth Hotline (800) 232-3798