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But grades alone don't tell the whole story. Talk with your child's teacher about summer learning. Explore programs and more below.
*CARAVAN survey conducted by Big Village, March 2023
#GoBeyondGrades shares ideas and resources to help you:
ASK THE TEACHER
Ask the teacher if your child is on grade level in reading and math
BE IN THE KNOW
Be in the know about your child’s learning and what’s expected in each grade
BE IN THE KNOW
Check out this video to see how you can support your child’s reading >>
The Readiness Roadmap shows you what’s expected in each grade >>
What to do if your child’s school isn’t teaching reading right >>
The Right to Read: Learn more about the literacy crisis and what you can do as a parent >>
A Guide to Reading Advocacy: What to ask and look for >>
CONNECT TO PROGRAMS
Connect to programs for summer learning like tutoring, camps, activities, jobs, and more
CONNECT TO PROGRAMS
Explore Chicago Public Schools’ summer programs >>
What do you want to explore? Start with a Book! >>
Support your child’s success with Zearn Math >>
Get ready for the next grade with Khan Academy >>
Access online enrichment activities from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America >>
Find more Chicago summer learning programs below >>
Chicago Summer Learning Programs
Offers high-quality learning programs that inspire learning, build community, and nurture joy
Aims to dismantle the barriers that prevent underrepresented students from immersion in STEM
Helps students build strong reading skills and a lifelong love of books through virtual resources
Provides diagnostic testing and intensive one-to-one tutoring in reading and writing
Offers out-of-school learning support with a certified teacher in-person or online
Provides free, unique math enrichment programs for 5th-12th grade students of diverse backgrounds
Offers collaborative, hands-on STEM education while positioning inventors as role models
Encourages girls to explore computer science by learning to code with hands-on real-world projects
Offers programs that blend literacy and math, creative/performing arts, sports, field trips and more
Connects students with the field of conservation and provides valuable work-skills and jobs training
Offers a free, nature-based science enrichment program that engages students in hands-on experience
Teaches students about finance, culture, and communications and places them in paid internships
Offers incoming 9th-graders the opportunity to get acquainted with with their new school
Invites students to help prepare, launch, track, and retrieve a scientific payload and share results
Aims to build a deeper pool of students pursuing computing and technology-related fields in Illinois
Brings together Chicago companies and organizations to offer employment and internship opportunities
Helps teens explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for the future
Aims to empower students to excel in school, become good citizens, and lead healthy lives
View a video highlighting one family’s story of getting their child the support they need in school.
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