D219 and Community Resources: D219 / Community Resources for Parents and Families

The Center serves as a welcome resource for parents to support them in advocating for their children's academic achievement. Through survival-based programming, the Center offers English classes, Digital Literacy, Citizenship prep, access to community services, and uniquely designed workshops. Programs are crafted to meet parent needs and encourage parental involvement and leadership in the community at large. Ultimately the Center strives to provide the skills and tools to understand and navigate the U.S. educational, legal and health systems.

ELL Parent Center
9440 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 568-7611

District 219 is committed to providing the delivery of services to children and youth and their families to ensure reduction of barriers to enrollment and academic participation. Please navigate our website to help you understand how to register, enroll, and receive services at District 219 for homeless children, youth, and their families. District 219 also has a homeless liaison who serves as an advocate for homeless families. Below is the contact information to District 219’s Mckinney­Vento / Homeless liaison.

Laura Bolech
Assistant Principal of Student Services & Niles North Homeless Liaison

Phone: 847-626-2191
Email: laubol@d219.org

Dr. Antwan Babakhani 
Assistant Principal of Student Services & Niles West Homeless Liaison

Phone: 847­-626-­2930 
Email: antbab@d219.org

Our family liaisons work as a bridge between the school and the districts’ families to:

• Interpret at school events and for counselors, deans and teacher meetings.
• Help foster effective communication.
• Translate correspondence.
• Advocate on the behalf of families whose first language is not English.