Educational Support Resources
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Program (WIOA)
Olney Central College
305. N. West Street, Olney, IL (Room 208 A)
618-392-7777
WIOA provides activities that increase employment, retention, earnings, and skills in the American workforce.
Family Matters
1901 S. 4th Street, Suite 209, Effingham, IL 62401
866-436-7842
The mission of Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center is to build upon families' strengths, empower parents and professionals to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for students with disabilities, and to enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities.
Mentor Richland County
801 S. West Street, Suite 117, Olney, IL
618-392-3863
Offering school based mentoring program that meets 1:1 for one hour each week. The mission is to enhance the live of a youth through 1:1 mentoring relationships. Call to refer a child or become a volunteer.
Meraki Health
102 N. Jackson, Newton, IL 62448
618-783-7529
Meraki Health offers comprehensive therapy support for children and families with special needs. Offering a variety of outpatient evaluations, diagnostics, therapy and consulting services to support the whole child and family. Our Limitless program provides interest-led, hands-on, functional education to children with diverse learning challenges.
South Eastern Special Education (SESE)
111 W. Mound Street (PO Box 185), Sainte Marie, IL 62459
618-455-3396
SESE provides programs and service to students ages 3-22 residing within its eleven member districts who have been screened, evaluated, and determined eligible for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the Illinois School Code. SESE is responsible for coordinating the special education activities and resources for the eleven member districts.
TRIO - Upward Bound
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
305 N. West Street, Olney, IL
618-395-7777 ext. 2284
Upward Bound provides academic tutoring, college/career counseling, cultural enrichment, and social development, among other services, to over 200 high school students from eleven high schools.All services are free to those accepted into the program.
University of Illinois Extension Office
Richland Illinois Extension Office
306 S. Fair Street, Olney, IL
618-395-2191
Offers a wide variety of educational programs and resources with focuses in community, economy, environment, food, and health.