• Definitions → Definitions of terms used in the Project Approach
• Resources → Resources about the Project Approach
• Research → Research related to the Project Approach
• Examples → Examples of Projects
• Projects → PIP Projects
• Lilian's Blog→ Thoughts from Lilian Katz, Ph.D.
• Calendar→ Find events related to the Project Approach
• Members→ Members only. Login required.
• Directors→ Supporting teachers in project work
• IEL Web Site → Visit the Illinois Early Learning Web site
• Home→ Return to the Illinois Projects in Practice home page

Welcome!

The Project Approach helps young children meet the Illinois Early Learning Standards!

The Illinois Projects in Practice (IllinoisPIP) Web site provides support, resources, and information for teachers, specialists, administrators, and trainers interested in the implementation of the Project Approach in Illinois classrooms for preschool children.

Maintained by the Illinois Early Learning Project (IEL), and developed under the guidance of Lilian G. Katz and Sallee Beneke at the University of Illinois, IllinoisPIP facilitates communication among educators who have completed either Projects in Practice or Great Expectations training. For more information on these training events, check out our training calendar or call the Illinois Resource Center Early Childhood Division (The Center) at 224-366-8525.