The purpose of the Family, Youth, and Community Engagement Committee is to raise awareness about issues and proposed recommendations of the P-20 Council, provide opportunities for youth, families, and communities to have a voice in the deliberations, and make recommendations to the P-20 Council about the integration of youth and family and community involvement in education at all levels, including out of school time.
Structure: Co-chaired by two representatives of statewide child, parent and community advocacy organizations
Membership: Members will include but not be limited to representatives of organizations and providers in the areas of:
- Child advocacy
- Parent involvement
- Community-based services
- Early childhood education
- After-school/out-of-school time
- Youth development
- Special needs
- Youth employment/workforce development
- Business/employer
Resources
IL Educational Opportunities for Military Children Commission
White House College Scorecard
Recent Community Outreach
North Central Regional Betterment Coalition
April 12 events in Ottawa, Oglesby, and Princeton