We serve the needs of Chicago students and their families from PK-College. We also serve and support English as a Second Language learning experiences. We respond to the needs of Black and Latina/o students living south and west of the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago. We provide holistic and individualized supports to students as they navigate the modern world of education in the United States. We facilitate the growth of social and cultural capital to sustain continued academic success. We promote self-advocacy for our students so they are never reliant on others for their needs.

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How We Help

How We Serve our Students

CHIEAC team members work directly with students to provide guidance as they navigate their educational journey. We work with all students and families who are residents of Chicago.

English Language Learning for Children and Adults

Academic

  • Tutoring services are available for high school students and college students specifically in the area of English.

  • Creating individual study plans for students that manages their time and balances their schedule.

  • Individualized Education Plan guidance and support for students and their family.

Wellness

  • Comprehensive Wellness Assessments: We provide planning, support, and guidance to families and students seeking strength restoring wellness to all areas of their life including physical, emotional, mental, financial, academic, and spiritual wellness. We

  • Personal Health Needs: we connect students and families with providers near their area and within their economic means

  • Finance Planning: money can provide a huge amount of stress for financially dependent or struggling students. CHIEAC helps alleviate this stress so students can focus on their students and career goals.

Holistic Supports

Holistic academic supports take a comprehensive approach to student success, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs. This involves mental health services, promoting healthy lifestyles, engaging families and communities, providing personalized academic guidance, ensuring resource accessibility, embracing diversity, and developing essential life skills. By recognizing and integrating these factors, educational institutions aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters academic excellence and overall personal growth.

CHIEAC Student Services

  • Intersectional Approach

  • Multilingual Support Services

  • Representation in Curriculum

  • Community Partnerships

  • Total Wellness Programs

  • Allyship Training

  • Individual Academic Advising

  • Student-Led Support Networks

  • Culturally Relevant Curriculum

  • Customized Study Plans

CHIEAC is committed to creating more equitable and accessible educational opportunities for Black and Latina/o students living in Chicago.

Embarking on the college journey exposes individuals to a range of challenges, including social dynamics, academic demands, mental health, and financial pressures within the United States educational system. In response to these varied obstacles, CHIEAC asserts its commitment to offering vital resources and individualized mentorship, purporting to guide students through this transformative phase by tailoring support to their distinct needs.

Examples of our previous work…

  • Technology Access Initiatives

  • Mentorship Partnerships

  • Career Development Classes

  • Summer Enrichment Programs

  • Parental Education Workshops

  • Homework Assistance and Tutoring

  • Social-Emotional Support

  • Language Support Services

  • Academic Motivation